Public report leads to Gardaí arresting drink driver more than 12 times over limit in Kinsale

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        September 13, 2026

Public report leads to Gardaí arresting drink driver more than 12 times over limit in Kinsale

Good Morning Cork — 2026-09-13

Gardaí encouraging anyone who suspects intoxicated driving to report it ASAP
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Public report leads to Gardaí arresting drink driver more than 12 times over limit in Kinsale
• Gardaí encouraging anyone who suspects intoxicated driving to report it ASAP
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TheCork.ie · yesterday
Culture Night at Civic Trust House on Friday 18th September 2026
• See www.CorkCity.ie/CultureNight Culture Night, on Friday, September 18th, is a night when people are invited to come together for free cultural discovery, creativity and connection.
• Presented by Cork City Council and part of a nationwide event led by the Arts Council, it gives everyone the opportunity to access,.
The Echo (Cork) — Top News · yesterday
Council to search for private site for park-and-ride at Cobh
• “It is fabulous to see the number of visitors, but very frustrating for them when they can’t find parking spaces,” Independent Ireland councillor Ger Curley said.
Cork Beo · Local news · yesterday
12-hour downpour warning as over 40mm rain to be dumped on parts of Cork
• Warning for flooding as 'persistent' downpours lash the southwest
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday
Cork council vows crackdown on rogue hauliers after cement and debris spills
• Councillors say repeated cement and debris spills are costing Cork County Council money, damaging cars and creating road safety risks
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · Local news · yesterday
Cobh Ramblers complete second-half turnaround against 10 man Cork City
• The First Division champions lost defender Fiacre Kelleher to a straight red card on the stroke of half time, and Cobh Ramblers hit three goals in the second half to win
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · 2 days ago
Cork and Kerry hit with yellow rain warning as Met Éireann forecasts flooding
• Met Éireann warns of persistent heavy rain, difficult travel conditions and localised flooding across Cork and Kerry on Saturday
Place watch · 6 areas
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Place-level signals from Cork City, commuter towns and county hubs, kept separate from the main lead list.
Cork City · 787 signal(s) · 11 route(s)
Free household hazardous waste collection event, however you must register first
9 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy [email protected] The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Cork City Council have teamed up to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Cork City on Saturday, 12th September 2026. Residents can dispose of household hazardous items such as paints (limit of 10 cans or tubs per person), cleaners,... The post Free household hazardous waste collection event, however you must register first appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).
Source: TheCork.ie
Routes:Cork City Council · Cork City Council consultations · Cork City planning search
Douglas · 35 signal(s) · 6 route(s)
Robot Realm Takes Over Douglas Village 🤖
Douglas Village was transformed into a futuristic world of robots on Saturday, 5 September, as families came along to enjoy our fantastic Robot Realm experience! The event brought plenty of
Source: Douglas Village Shopping Centre RSS feed
Routes:Douglas Court Shopping Centre · Douglas Court Shopping Centre JSON feed · Douglas Court Shopping Centre RSS feed
Fermoy · 54 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
How’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen at the Palace Theatre Fermoy
How’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen at the Palace Theatre Fermoy Date: 19th September 2026 Saturday Time: 8pm (Doors open at 7.30pm) Tickets: €28 + Booking Fee Ticket Link: https://www.gr8events.ie/tickets/index.php?event=2802 Tickets available right now here at the Box Office. How’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen “How’s Your Father?” is a non-stop, laugh a minute riot of craic, confusion and constant laughter! It’s the hilarious brand new comedy play from the cream of Irish comedy! Father and son team, Conal and Rory Gallen have written probably their funniest comedy play to date! A B&B! A Landlady! A Priest! A Jockey! A Mystery! Bridie Murphy opens Bridie’s Boutique B&B, much to her husband Willie’s bewilderment! “This is a B&B which has to be seen to be believed!! – Tripadvisor” With their young, confused neighbour, Dick, having some family problems, Bridie steps in to help! There’s only one thing for it! Bring in the Priest! Which only serves to make things even more confusing!! Its a side-splitting tale of love, deceit, mystery, bad food and a bit of “How’s Your Father” thrown in for good measure! Age Recommendation 16+ Check out Conal Gallen on Facebook, Instagram and website.
Source: Fermoy Community Youth Centre JSON feed
Routes:Fermoy Community Youth Centre · Fermoy Community Youth Centre JSON feed · Fermoy Community Youth Centre RSS feed
Kinsale · 3 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
Trad Duo and Irish Dancers
Experience the energy of a lively Irish trad duo, bringing authentic Irish music and atmosphere to the Blue Haven Kinsale. With Irish dancers joining in, it's an interactive experience that gets...
Source: Pure Cork events
Routes:Kinsale Library - Cork County Council · Kinsale town site · Kinsale town site JSON feed
Mallow · 28 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
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What's On · 76 items
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13 Sep · Kino Events HouseCaipirinha Masterclass13 Sep · Clancy's CorkCork Speed Dating Ages 45-55 MEN SOLD OUT! 2 LADIES PLACES AVAILAVBLE13 Sep · Torytop CafeCreate your own silver ring workshop13 Sep · South Parish Community Centre CorkDrama and Improv Sessions with Micheál13 Sep · Collective CorkEase into Autumn: An afternoon of Gentle Restorative Yoga13 Sep · The Secret GardenSecret Garden - Sunday 13th September - Freshers Reloaded, Round 2!13 Sep · The Poor RelationBlues Jam (Players Welcome) House Band: Sanarblan Slim Jims13 Sep · The Blue HavenBo Collins13 Sep · The VicarstownCee-m-cee13 Sep · West Cork CollectiveCellular13 Sep · Curraheen ShowgroundCircus Extreme13 Sep · Centre Park RoadCircus Vegas13 Sep · The EverymanClosing Gala | Another Man: Priosma Queer Film Festival13 Sep · Arty's BarConor Ocean13 Sep at 10:00 · Cork City HallCork Mind Body Experience13 Sep · St. Peters CorkCork Voices Of The Irish Revolution13 Sep · Cork Opera HouseCormac Begley13 Sep · Bantry TownCraic On: Bantry Singles Festival13 Sep · Dwyers Of CorkDerek Burke Duo13 Sep · The Arc CinemaDragging Up The Past: Priosma Queer Film Festival13 Sep · Studio 12 | Backwater Artists GroupExhibition — Room Innate By Danny Foley13 Sep · Cork Public MuseumExhibition: Life, Death, Legacy: Ireland's Connected Bronze Age13 Sep · The Arc CinemaI'm Going To Miss You: Priosma Queer Film Festival13 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreIlbuko DJ (Crystal Bar)13 Sep · CantysJoe Mac13 Sep · The EverymanKrissy Down Under - A Play By Krystal and The Queers: Priosma Queer Film Festival13 Sep · The Lavit GalleryLorraine Parker | Unfamiliar Landscape13–14 Sep · Seventy SevenMick Grace13 Sep at 13:00 · Sin ÉMiss Your Flight Session13 Sep · The Lavit GalleryNew Irish Art13 Sep · Coughlan'sPaul Spring (Quartet) & Aidan Duffy (Trio) & Macdara O Faolain (Solo)13 Sep · St. Peters CorkPlayspaces13 Sep · The Arc CinemaRefracted Lights | International Short Film Programme 2: Priosma Queer Film Festival13 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreSarah Long: Residency & Exhibition13 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreSouldriven13 Sep · Blackwater Valley Makers GalleryStill Standing13 Sep · The GablesThe Lee Sessions - Traditional Irish Music Session13–14 Sep · Charlie'sThe Lee Sessions Trad Trail13–14 Sep · Old OakTrad Session13 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreÚtóipe Cheilteach (Celtic Utopia) (15a)14 Sep · Voodoo RoomsCLUB 99 MON 14 SEPT @ VOODOO ROOMS MTU FRESHERS WEEK14 Sep · Coughlan'sDarragh Fleming: An Evening of Poetry | Filmed For RtÉ14 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Denis (Crystal Bar)14 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreJazz Improv! (All Players Welcome)14 Sep · Old OakKaraoke with Fitzies Magical Flute14 Sep · The Blue HavenTrad Duo and Irish Dancers14 Sep · The PavillionUV Glow Party - Cork Freshers Week15 SepLiving Well With Anxiety - with Dr Sian Williams15 Sep · Don GregorioSeptember 15th Pasta Workshop16 Sep · Aula Maxima, University College CorkComhdháil Teagaisc 202616 Sep · Ritual - Holistic VenueDeep Healing Somatic Breathwork Session - Private Group17 Sep · 5 MacCurtain StCork - Parent In Person Support Group18 Sep · Tyndall National InstituteCulture Night at Tyndall18 Sep · Children & Young People's Library, Cork City LibraryOrigami Workshop, ages 10-1218 Sep at 18:30 · The Palace Theatre FermoyCULTURE NIGHT AT THE PALACE THEATRE FERMOY 202619 Sep · Kino Events HouseATASTEOFTHEWORLD CORK POP UP <3319 Sep · Mayfield Branch LibraryCushion Concerts at the Library (2 - 5 years)19 Sep · Cork PrintmakersEtching Weekend Course19 Sep · The PavilionIron Maiden and Thin Lizzy. Two legendary live albums. One night LIVE19 Sep · Kino Events HouseJALEO @ The Kino19 Sep · ActorsVisionSacred Sound Bath Facilitator 1-Day Certified Training19 & 26 Sep at 19:30; 19 Sep at 20:00How’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen at the Palace Theatre Fermoy20 Sep · Cork City HallA Night at the Opera by Candlelight - 20th September, Cork20 Sep · Clayton Hotel Silver SpringsNavigating ADHD: A Supportive Workshop for Parents Cork20 Sep · Scoil Cholmcille- Blarney StreetOne Day Voice Workshop for Actors21 Sep · Aula MaximaHigher Education Institutions Rural Development Research Symposium 202621 SepOut of Area, Out of Mind? Beyond Boundaries22 Sep · Ursuline College BlackrockUrsuline College Blackrock Open Night 202623 SepOEUK Medical Examiners Quality Seminar - 23 September 202624 Sep · 5 MacCurtain StADHD and Eating: OT Workshop for Adults - CORK24 SepDevenir un leader exemplaire24 SepSHOWBANDS LIVE MUSIC AND MOVIE SCREENING AT THE PALACE THEATRE FERMOY25 Sep · The GlucksmanFriday Lates: DOSE at the Glucksman with Nashpaints26 Sep · Method FitnessAfrobeats X Urban Hip Hop Dance Class (Cork Pop-Up)26 Sep · T12 V1WHFirst Steps! Art and Nature for Early Years26 Sep · Kino Events HouseLions Led By Donkeys Podcast LIVE IN CORK 26th September
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Titanic called at Queenstown, now Cobh, on 11 April 1912 during her maiden voyage.
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