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Irish Examiner — Munster · today Cork County Council pays out €3.1m in public liability claims, most related to potholes • Council spokesperson said it received 5,338 complaints regarding potholes during the period from June 1, 2025, to July 9, 2026

TheCork.ie · today 100 years of Cork County Council Libraries • 23 July 2026 By Elaine Murphy [email protected] Cork County Council Library and Arts Service Invites Public to Share Library Memories to Celebrate 100 Years Cork County Council Library and Arts Service is inviting members of the public to share their treasured memories of Cork libraries as part of celebrations marking the service’s 100th anniversary. • The post 100 years of Cork County Council Libraries appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).

TheCork.ie · today Cork project awarded €750,000 from the Creative Ireland Climate Action Fund • 22 July 2026 By Mary Bermingham [email protected] An ambitious three-year project designed to enable behaviour change in Cork City by encouraging people to rethink and reduce the number of short car journeys has been awarded €750,000 through the Creative Ireland Climate Action Fund III (2026–2029). • Led by Cork City Council, the Cultureways project is being... • The post Cork project awarded €750,000 from the Creative Ireland Climate Action Fund appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).

Irish Examiner — Munster · today Cork religious community claims cycle lane will cause 'huge health and safety problems' for parishioners • Fr John Fitzgerald, the director of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, said the proposed cycle path route would be an unfair intrusion on elderly residents of the monastery’s infirmary

Irish Examiner — Munster · today Gates erected to prevent 'anti-social behaviour' on site earmarked for housing in Cork's northside • The Land Development Agency (LDA) said it 'has taken proactive steps' to secure the site at Murphy’s Rock

Cork Beo · today €1 sauna sessions as family behind West Cork's Airbnb bus open new wellness space • This special offer is only available for a limited time

Cork Beo · today Simon Harris says Budget 2027 must 'reward working people' • It comes ahead of next week's summer economic statement

The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · today Charity match at Turner's Cross raises over €12k for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland • A lively contest between two proud clubs from opposite sides of the city, with Blackpool Celtic representing the northside and Pearse Celtic flying the flag for the southside

RTÉ News — Munster · today DJ who died at mini music festival in Cork named locally • A 38-year-old man who died at the Love is a Stranger mini music festival at Ballyvolane House in Castlelyons in Co Cork yesterday has been named locally.

The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · today Cork bid to reach sixth camogie final in a row as they take on Tipp in Thurles • Munster rivals have met repeatedly this season but now they collide for the chance to take on Galway or Kilkenny at Croke Park

The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · today IAFC: Four-goal Mitchelstown hold off Gabriel Rangers • Cork footballer Cathail O'Mahony had to leave the pitch in the second 30 minutes, but the Town held on for the win

The Echo (Cork) — Top News · today Council CEO wrote to planning board in support of Páirc proposal rejected in vote • The letter said the proposal would “enable orderly and safe management” of visitors, and remove travel movement along the Marina promenade and conflict with pedestrians.

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What's on: next 7 days

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Fri 24 Jul · Cork City Hall · Eventbrite — Cork events. National Youth Orchestra of Ireland Summer Proms

Fri 24 Jul · Crane Lane Theatre · Pure Cork events. A Band Called If

Fri 24 Jul · The Roundy · Pure Cork events. Alltacht Album Launch

Fri 24 Jul · The Old Town Whiskey Bar at Bodega · Pure Cork events. Baila Baila with DJ Mystic Gold

Fri 24 Jul · The Vicarstown · Pure Cork events. Black Dog: DJ Val

Fri 24 Jul · The Park · Pure Cork events. Childish Lambino

Fri 24 Jul · Cork City · Pure Cork events. Cork Ska & Reggae Festival

Fri 24 Jul · Crane Lane Theatre · Pure Cork events. DJ Big Daddy Can

Fri 24 Jul · Crane Lane Theatre · Pure Cork events. Ilbuko DJ (Crystal Bar)

Fri 24 Jul · The Pavillion · Pure Cork events. Mercy & Salvation Sound & DJ Gwada Mike

Fri 24 Jul · Dwyers Of Cork · Pure Cork events. Stephen & Ciaran Rice

Fri 24 Jul · Sin É · Pure Cork events. The Lee Sessions Trad Trail

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

Survivors and victims of the RMS Lusitania, torpedoed off the Old Head of Kinsale on 7 May 1915, were brought to Cobh, where 193 victims lie in the Old Church Cemetery.

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