Scorcher for Cork with 27°C highs expected as 'heat dome' spreads across Europe
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Scorcher for Cork with 27°C highs expected as 'heat dome' spreads across Europe
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Irish Examiner — Munstertoday Cost of developing Cork City’s docklands almost doubles in five years to over €1bn• Lion's share of the cost increase stems from the controversial Eastern Gateway Bridge |
TheCork.ietoday ‘Fort 2 Fort’ Charity Cycle 2026: Another successful year• 19 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kinsale & District was thrilled to collaborate and be part of the 2026 Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle which proved to be another outstanding success, bringing together cyclists, volunteers, sponsors, community groups, and supporters from across Cork in aid of Cork ARC Cancer Support House. |
Irish Examiner — Munstertoday West Cork population set to grow by 20% as council plans major housing expansion• Housing, infrastructure and transport planning will be shaped by significant population growth forecasts across the region |
The Echo (Cork) — Top Newstoday Population of West Cork projected to grow by almost 20% by 2034• Housing, infrastructure and transport planning will be shaped by significant population growth forecasts across the region |
TheCork.ietoday More than 9,700 homes to be unlocked in Cork East through newly announced infrastructure projects• 18 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD James O’Connor has welcomed the announcement of funding for 2 infrastructure projects in Cork East that will unlock more than 9,700 homes across the constituency. |
 | Cork Beotoday Action taken to stop Dublin and Cork hospital consultant ‘nixers’ says Tánaiste• Dublin and Cork maternity hospitals were raised during Leaders' Questions |
 | Cork Beotoday Cork city park being used as 'scrambler racetrack' as TD calls for Garda action• 'Scramblers must be stopped, because I fear there could be another tragedy' |
Irish Examiner — Munstertoday CUH consultants warn of risks to children's services amid delays and staffing shortages• Senior clinicians cite treatment delays, staffing gaps and infrastructure concerns in correspondence to health chiefs |
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sporttoday 'I love the bones of these fellas' - Keith Ricken hails Cork minors’ return to All-Ireland final• Rebels proved too strong for Derry at Parnell Park on Saturday |
The Echo (Cork) — Top Newstoday Uisce Éireann seeks to delay Dáil committee appearance citing 'legal concerns' after action by Cork residents• Earlier this month, Uisce Éireann was invited to appear before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Housing on June 23, to discuss drinking and wastewater quality |
 | RTÉ News — Munstertoday Dancers and musicians lighting up Cork Midsummer Festival• As the countdown to the longest day of the year gets under way, dancers, musicians and performers have been busy in Cork, building up to the summer solstice with the Cork Midsummer Festival. |
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sporttoday Busy week for juvenile camogie as finals take place on several nights to keep everyone busy in Castle Road• It's been a busy few days for the juvenile camogie county board as they held their U14 league finals, which took centre stage in Castle Road.In the... |
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sporttoday Cobh looking to bounce back from Longford disappointment at home to Finn Harps• Fran Rocket and his players will go into this game fourth in the table, three points from Longford Town and Wexford. |
The Echo (Cork) — Top Newstoday Call for Cork County Council to tackle rogue HGV drivers parking in villages• Safety concerns raised over long-term lorry parking and school drop-off access in north Cork communities |
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New Lord Mayor of Cork City is Fine Gael Cllr Damien Boylan from Blarney
20 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cllr Damian Boylan has been elected the new Lord Mayor of Cork at the Annual Meeting of Cork City Council last evening. The Fine Gael councillor from Blarney, who represents Cork City’s North West Ward, was elected by 19 votes to8 with1 abstention at the meeting in City... The post New Lord Mayor of Cork City is Fine Gael Cllr Damien Boylan from Blarney appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).
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Source: Fermoy Community Youth Centre
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Source: Kinsale Library - Cork County Council
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No separate article candidate beat the quality gate for Mallow today. Keep checking official records, planning, travel, school and event routes before making local claims.
Source: Kanturk-Mallow Municipal District - Cork County Council
Routes:Kanturk-Mallow Municipal District - Cork County Council · Mallow town site
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