Good Morning Cork — 2026-08-15

The full development aims to bring over 1,000 new units to Cork's largest town

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Lead Story

Over 220 extra homes approved for Carrigaline's largest housing development

• The full development aims to bring over 1,000 new units to Cork's largest town

Almanac · Daily readings

Today in Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs

Conditions in your area this morning.

Cork city

17°C

Overcast · High 22° · Low 16°

Wind

7mph

Moderate

High Tide

14:16

Sources

71

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Local news · 6 stories

The local news that matters this morning

Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.

Irish Examiner — Munster · yesterday

Cork property listed on Airbnb received €70,000 in public housing grants

• Cork City Council says enforcement action is under way against a property owner whose grant-aided house continues to be offered as a short-term let

Cork Beo · yesterday

Joyriders drive against traffic on Ireland's busiest road days after horror crash

• Concerns grow over the dangers posed by joyriders attempting to evade gardai

Irish Examiner — Munster · yesterday

New special school in Cork faces delay due to 'overloaded' sewage plant

• Construction of the school's building has been completed, but questions remain over whether it can connect to the local wastewater network in time to welcome students

The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · yesterday

Maxine O’Sullivan retires in style after leading Dream On Baby to Tramore triumph

• Dream On Baby, trained by O'Sullivan's partner Emmet Mullins, bolted up in the finale on the opening day of the August Festival

The Echo (Cork) — Top News · today

Public invited to join free tour of Cork's cinema landmarks

• Cork’s cinematic history will be in focus at Heritage Week this month.

• CARA O’DOHERTY finds out more from Danielle O’Donovan.

TheCork.ie · 2 days ago

Five players to watch in Cork Gaelic Football Championship

• Entertainment The start of the season has shown just how unpredictable this campaign could be.

• Several favourites have already dropped points, while a number of matches have been decided by standout individual performances.

• 1xBet.ie highlights five players who made their mark in the opening group fixtures and are.

Place watch · 6 areas

Across the coverage area

Place-level signals from Cork City, commuter towns and county hubs, kept separate from the main lead list.

Cork City · 735 signal(s) · 11 route(s)

Notice of Intention to Take in Charge Eckinville (formerly San Paula), Orchard Road, Cork

Open consultations, submissions and civic participation records for Cork City.

Source: Cork City Council consultations

Routes:Cork City Council · Cork City Council consultations · Cork City planning search

Douglas · 29 signal(s) · 6 route(s)

Decathlon is Coming Soon to Douglas Village Shopping Centre!

Retail, food and local event signal for Douglas resident service coverage.

Source: Douglas Village Shopping Centre

Routes:Douglas Court Shopping Centre · Douglas Court Shopping Centre JSON feed · Douglas Court Shopping Centre RSS feed

Fermoy · 39 signal(s) · 4 route(s)

EVENT/MEETING ROOM HIRE

Venue, theatre, classes and community activity signal in central Fermoy.

Source: Fermoy Community Youth Centre

Routes:Fermoy Community Youth Centre · Fermoy Community Youth Centre JSON feed · Fermoy Community Youth Centre RSS feed

Kinsale · 1 signal(s) · 4 route(s)

Chance to take over Kinsale café with 'excellent reputation'

The cosy café has a lovely outdoor seating area

Source: Cork Beo

Routes:Kinsale Library - Cork County Council · Kinsale town site · Kinsale town site JSON feed

Mallow · 27 signal(s) · 3 route(s)

TRANSPORT & TRAVEL

Town-level business, community and visitor signal for Mallow; use as discovery, then verify records at source.

Source: Mallow town site

Routes:Kanturk-Mallow Municipal District - Cork County Council · Mallow town site · Mallow town site RSS feed

Local utility · Practical note

Daily source desk

Primary sources checked for today's edition. Use these links to verify records, consultations, travel changes and local service updates.

Resident Desk · official

Public notices and resident checks

Council, planning, travel and official-source items that make this edition useful beyond the headlines.

Official notice: Cork City Council consultations. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Cork City Council. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Cork City planning search. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Cork County Council. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Bus Eireann Cork updates. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->

Tide Table · Today

Tides

Cork Harbour (Cobh) high water, estimated from the lunar cycle. Check EasyTide for exact times.

01:51

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08:03

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14:16

▲ High

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20:28

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What's On · 65 items

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 65 priority public listings from 65 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

15 Aug · The Montenotte HotelAn exclusive Afternoon Brunch with On the Pigs Back - Cork on a Fork15–16 Aug · The Shelbourne BarCork on a Fork: Whiskey and Chocolate Pairing15 Aug · DaliDEAD ASSETS - FORGOTTEN SONGS EP LAUNCH | THE SLUGS | EVIL SCIENTIST15 Aug · 77 Grand ParadeGet Ready at The Cooler Clubhouse15 Aug · The PavHOTBOXX: The Techno Cage Rave - CORK [SAT 15 AUG]15 Aug · Circus FactoryPitch'd Festival Gala - Weird in Cork15 Aug · Gallagher's CorkShaken & Served15 Aug · OdysseyThe Luxx15 Aug · The Crane Lane TheatreTribute Night in Memory of James Spillane Drummer15 Aug · The Fountain PubunCorked - Premium Cork Whiskeys Tasting with Whiskey Chats Podcast15 Aug · St. Peters Cork'Irish Genealogy Basics' with David Ryan15 Aug · BandonBandon Walled Town Festival15 Aug · Triskel Arts CentreBatman: The Fantastical Cinema Of Tim Burton (15a)15 Aug · Triskel Arts CentreBilly Lingwood: Residency & Exhibition15 Aug · The VicarstownBlack Dog Presents: DJ Alex15 Aug · CobhCobh People's Regatta15 Aug · Cork Opera HouseCork Heritage Day – Cork Opera House Tour – Cork Opera House15 Aug · Cork CityCork On A Fork Food Festival15 Aug · The Welcome InnCruise Ship Sessions15 Aug · Dwyers Of CorkDanny O Leary15 Aug · The VicarstownDJ Big Daddy Can15 Aug · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Che-k15 Aug · The VicarstownDJ Jus Me15 Aug · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Sadhbh Casey (Crystal Bar)15 Aug · The Old Town Whiskey Bar at BodegaFiesta Latina with DJ Wilros & Guest15 Aug · Cyprus AvenueFriends In Low Places - The Garth Brooks Experience15 Aug · The White HorseJ.p. Cormier15 Aug · The Welcome InnJoe Black15 Aug · Triskel Arts CentreLaura Hyland - Navigator Artist In Residence Performance with Rebecca Collins & Eithne Ni Cathain15 Aug · Seventy SevenNovusax15 Aug · St. Peters CorkPlayspaces15 Aug · Fred ZeppelinsPony Tramp15 Aug · SkibbereenSkibbereen Blues, Soul & Roots Festival15 Aug · West Cork Collective Gift ShopSli...members Summer Exhibition15 Aug · The RoundySophie Barrett (& The Guy Next Door) Debut15 Aug · The RoundyStand-up Comedy Club: Earlier Show15 Aug · The RoundyStand-up Comedy Club: Primetime Comedy Show15 Aug · The WoodfordSuperbloom15 Aug · The EverymanTales From Acorn Wood15 Aug · City LimitsThe Best Of Cork Summer Series15 Aug · The Poor RelationThe Darts15 Aug · The Ewe ExperienceThe Ewe Experience Wildlife Weekends15 Aug · The Ewe ExperienceThe Last Dance At The Ewe Experience15 Aug · Sin ÉThe Lee Sessions Trad Trail15 Aug · Holy Trinity ChurchThe Music Of The Lord Of The Rings: Tribute To Howard Shore15 Aug · Cork Opera HouseThe Sound of Music15 Aug · CantysTony Milner15 Aug · The Boole Library UCCUCC Library - Printed In Defiance- The Making Of The 1916 Proclamation15 Aug · Blackwater Valley Makers GalleryWhere Wings Meet Water15 Aug · Briery GapWhite Raven Trio with Gerry O'Connor | Traditional Songs and Stories15 Aug · Coughlan'sWoah! Mama!15 Aug · Cork Arts TheatreWord Against The Word16 Aug · Marina Training ClubBEHERBEST16 Aug · Casa at The RendezvousCasa, Brazil meets Greece Sunday16 Aug · The Counting House (Beamish & Crawford)Counting House Drinks Theatre with Tastings16 Aug · The PavIndonesia Extreme Metal: JASAD, DEADSQUAD, DEATH VOMIT + DESERTED16 Aug · The Imperial Hotel & SPAPembroke Street Table - Cork on a Fork Festival16 Aug · AyeSIP & FROST17 Aug · Franciscan Well Brewery & BrewpubBeyond White: Orange Wine & Cheese Tasting18 Aug · Cork City HallThe Princess Proms: Cork19 Aug · Urban PantrybareMinerals x Urban Pantry Mindful Beauty & Wellness Coffee Morning21 Aug · savoyDMode21 Aug · Kino Events HouseElite Pole Student Showcase21 Aug at 21:00 · The Secret GardenThe Secret Garden Leaving Cert Results Night!27 Aug · Live at St Luke'sThe Tallest Man On Earth

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This Day in Cork History

On this day · Through the years

Douglas

Douglas is now served by Cork City Council transport planning including the Douglas East-West Link project.

Cork City Council - Douglas East West Link →

Local fact

Did you know? · Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs

The British Board of Ordnance bought out the Ballincollig gunpowder mills in 1805 to secure a monopoly on gunpowder manufacture.

Source →

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