Tánaiste delivers Budget 2027 blow for first-time buyers

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        September 20, 2026

Tánaiste delivers Budget 2027 blow for first-time buyers

Good Morning Cork — 2026-09-20

A personal income tax package will be the focus - he's ruled out upping the Help-to-Buy scheme
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Tánaiste delivers Budget 2027 blow for first-time buyers
• A personal income tax package will be the focus - he's ruled out upping the Help-to-Buy scheme
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Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
Cork Beo · yesterday
On-the-run killer left Irish prison for funeral and hasn't been seen since
• PSNI and An Garda Síochána are liaising in a bid to track him down
Cork Beo · yesterday
Village 'hearts simply broken' after woman dies in workplace tragedy in Kilmeedy
• The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will lead the workplace accident investigation
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · Local news · yesterday
Bantry's Darragh McElhinney breaks Irish 5km record at the World Road Running Championships
• The Bantry AC athlete bettered the 13:26 set by Alistair Cragg in 2012, while also improving significantly on his own previous best of 13:33 from 2025.
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · Local news · yesterday
Mark Keane and Ballygiblin big guns fire to beat Russell Rovers in relegation playoff
• Keane featured during the Aussie Rules off-season while Darragh Flynn and Cathail O'Mahony were back from injury
TheCork.ie · Local news · yesterday
Cork business owners worried their staff cannot afford housing
• Cork Chamber has recentlys called for a significant expansion of access to Cost Rental housing, including an increase in current income eligibility thresholds in Cork as part of its Budget 2027 priorities.
• It follows the results of a new survey of Cork Chamber members which highlights the growing.
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · 4 days ago
Decision due on plans to demolish Cork house linked to notorious 2019 murder
• The remains of 64-year-old Frankie Dunne were found in the garden of the property in 2019
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 · 807 signal(s) · 11 route(s)
Cork City Road Traffic (Special Speed Limits) Bye-Laws 2026
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 · 42 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 · 57 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 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. d
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 · 32 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
Get On Board NAO SANTA MARÍA 17–20 September 2026 | Kinsale Harbour
Get On Board NAO SANTA MARÍA 17–20 September 2026 | Kinsale Harbour 425 years after Don Juan del Águila and his Spanish forces landed in Kinsale in September 1601, the Spanish are returning to Kinsale — this time by sailing ship. Kinsale Cultural & Heritage Society, in conjunction with Fundación Nao Victoria and with the kind cooperation of Cork County Council, are delighted to welcome a Spanish sailing vessel to Kinsale from **17–20 September**. Discover what life was like at sea, explore the ship’s decks and imagine the journey made by Spanish forces who sailed into Kinsale more than four centuries ago. The vessel will be berthed in Kinsale Harbour and will be open to the public for tours, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into life aboard the type of Spanish sailing vessels that arrived in Kinsale in 1601. A replica of **Christopher Columbus’ flagship from his 1492 voyage**, the ship brings history to life and offers a unique opportunity to step aboard and experience the world of Spanish maritime exploration for yourself. **A remarkable piece of maritime history — returning to Kinsale.**
Source: Kinsale town site JSON feed
Routes:Kinsale Library - Cork County Council · Kinsale town site · Kinsale town site JSON feed
Mallow · 30 signal(s) · 3 route(s)
TRANSPORT & TRAVEL
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Source: Mallow town site
Routes:Kanturk-Mallow Municipal District - Cork County Council · Mallow town site · Mallow town site RSS feed
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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
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What's On · 66 items
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 66 priority public listings from 66 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
20 Sep · Cork City HallA Night at the Opera by Candlelight - 20th September, Cork20 Sep · T12 V1WHArt + Wellbeing Classes with Amal Hope20 Sep · The Hot Box SaunaASANA LAB- TRADITIONAL HATHA YOGA20 Sep · Kino Events HouseATASTEOFTHEWORLD CORK POP UP <3320 Sep · Cyprus AvenueDenise Chaila20 Sep · plugd recordsEamon Ivri & JQ (Duo) with Declan Synnott at Plugd20 Sep · Quaker Meeting HouseForgiveness20 Sep · Clayton Hotel Silver SpringsNavigating ADHD: A Supportive Workshop for Parents Cork20 Sep · Scoil Cholmcille- Blarney StreetOne Day Voice Workshop for Actors20 Sep · Ballyhass Activity ParkBallyhass Triathlon Races20–21 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreBitter Christmas (15a)20 Sep · The Blue HavenBo Collins20 Sep · Centre Park RoadCircus Vegas20–21 Sep · St. Peters CorkCork Voices Of The Irish Revolution20 Sep · The VicarstownDJ Hungry20 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Jus Me (Crystal Bar)20–21 Sep · Studio 12 | Backwater Artists GroupExhibition — Room Innate By Danny Foley20–21 Sep · Cork Public MuseumExhibition: Life, Death, Legacy: Ireland's Connected Bronze Age20 Sep · Arty's BarGundy20 Sep · CantysHank Wedel20–21 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreI Want Your Sex (18)20 Sep · The Welcome InnJack Ahern20 Sep · Dwyers Of CorkLast Call20 Sep · Seventy SevenMick Grace20 Sep at 13:00 · Sin ÉMiss Your Flight Session20 Sep · The Lavit GalleryNew Irish Art20 Sep · Cork Opera HouseOnóirListing graphic (not a photo)20 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreReggae Sundays with Live Band Yes “i” & DJ Gwada Mike20–21 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreSarah Long: Residency & Exhibition20–21 Sep · Blackwater Valley Makers GalleryStill Standing20 Sep at 12:00 · Crane Lane TheatreThe Cork Record and Cd Fair20 Sep · CantysThe Hollyz20 Sep · The GablesThe Lee Sessions - Traditional Irish Music Session20–21 Sep · Charlie'sThe Lee Sessions Trad Trail20–21 Sep · Old OakTrad Session21 Sep · Voodoo RoomsCLUB 99 @ VOODOO ROOMS MON 21 SEPT21 Sep · National Esports CentreChildren's Gaming Habits and Online Safety Seminar21 Sep · Dwyers Of CorkDanny Dineen21 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Val (Crystal Bar)21 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreJazz Improv! (All Players Welcome)21 Sep · Old OakKaraoke with Fitzies Magical Flute21 Sep · Fred ZeppelinsReusab-alt Pop Up Shop21 Sep · The Blue HavenTrad Duo and Irish Dancers22 Sep · Don GregorioSeptember 22nd Pasta Workshop22 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 SepCoach zu Coach | Mein KI-Backoffice24 Sep · Voodoo RoomsHennessy Night @ Voodoo - Thurs 24 Sept24 SepSHOWBANDS LIVE MUSIC AND MOVIE SCREENING AT THE PALACE THEATRE FERMOY25 Sep · The GlucksmanFriday Lates: DOSE at the Glucksman with Nashpaints25 SepKarl May Total - online Fantreffen Nr. 4426 Sep · Method FitnessAfrobeats X Urban Hip Hop Dance Class (Cork Pop-Up)26 Sep · Griffith College CorkCNM Cork Open Day - Saturday 26 September 202626 Sep · Kino Events HouseLions Led By Donkeys Podcast LIVE IN CORK 26th September26 Sep at 19:30 · The Palace Theatre FermoyHow’s Your Father? – Starring Conal Gallen at the Palace Theatre Fermoy27 Sep · Cork Lotus YogaAmbient Sound Bath: Traditional & Electronic Sounds27 Sep · Marina MarketFeelgood Live27 SepMarketing Breakthrough: 40X Your Holistic Business [$297 Value]27 Sep · The Liberty Bar X ResistancePAINT YOUR OWN CANVAS - NEON PAINT EXPERIENCE29 SepWebinar: PPWR 2026 - Verpackungen neu geregelt3 OctEthically Shady: Navigating the Gray Areas of Interpreting3 Oct · The Address Hotel CorkLeeds 40th Birthday Bash3 Oct · Cyprus AvenueTwilight Rave (Cork)3 Oct · Cork City Council, City HallVaughan Williams - Symphony No. 23 Oct at 19:00 · The Palace Theatre FermoySHOWBANDS Gala Concert at the Palace Theatre Fermoy
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Douglas
Douglas is now served by Cork City Council transport planning including the Douglas East-West Link project.
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Whiskey-making in Midleton began in 1825 when the Murphy brothers converted an old woollen mill into the Old Midleton Distillery.
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