US billionaire's planned expansion to €4.75m Kinsale home shot down on appeal

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        September 2, 2026

US billionaire's planned expansion to €4.75m Kinsale home shot down on appeal

Good Morning Cork — 2026-09-02

Plans included a new building housing a gym, gallery, swimming pool and a rooftop padel court
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US billionaire's planned expansion to €4.75m Kinsale home shot down on appeal
• Plans included a new building housing a gym, gallery, swimming pool and a rooftop padel court
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Light drizzle · High 22° · Low 16°
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Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
Cork Beo · yesterday
IKEA Ireland invests €6 million to cut prices as families face cost-of-living crunch
• The reductions have been applied to 457 popular products
TheCork.ie · yesterday
Culture Night Cork City 2026 take place on Friday 18 September
• One Night For All: Culture Night Cork City – Friday, 18 September Culture Night returns on Friday, 18 September, inviting people to come together for a night of free cultural discovery, creativity and connection.
• Presented by Cork City Council and part of a nationwide event led by The Arts.
TheCork.ie · yesterday
Dovida to create 70 home care jobs across Cork
• Home care provider, Dovida, has launched a new recruitment campaign for people to light up lives in their local community.
• The company is creating 70 new caregiver roles across Cork to help support more people to live independently at home and stay connected to their family, friends, and communities.
• The new roles will be a mix of flexible.
Cork Beo · yesterday
Calls to redevelop 'half-empty' Cork city multi-story car parks for social housing
• Councillor says empty, eyesore multi-stories are wrong on every level
The Echo (Cork) — Top News · Local news · yesterday
Man who allegedly took lawnmower from Montenotte garden was seen and heard on doorbell camera, court told
• “The incident is also captured on high quality doorbell camera showing the intruder warning her not to take a picture of him or it will be "the sorriest thing she ever did".
• This is clearly heard on the audio CCTV footage provided,” Det Garda Drew said.
The Echo (Cork) — Top News · Local news · yesterday
Bessborough survivors group to seek judicial review of planning decision
• In February, Cork City Council granted planning permission to Estuary View Enterprises 2020 Ltd to build 140 apartments on land at the former Cork mother and baby institution
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday
Cork city car parking fees rise by up to 30% from Wednesday
• Cork councillors question whether higher fees will encourage people into the city centre as council cites rising costs
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday
'A deep sense of sadness in the area': Fisherman named after boat sinks off West Cork coast
• The experienced inshore fisherman had gone pollock fishing from Castletownbere before a major search operation was launched early on Tuesday
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 · 756 signal(s) · 11 route(s)
Bessborough survivors group to seek judicial review of planning decision
In February, Cork City Council granted planning permission to Estuary View Enterprises 2020 Ltd to build 140 apartments on land at the former Cork mother and baby institution
Source: The Echo (Cork) — Top News
Routes:Cork City Council · Cork City Council consultations · Cork City planning search
Douglas · 35 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 · 47 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
"Your Event Our Venue"
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 · 0 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
Kinsale source watch
No separate article candidate beat the quality gate for Kinsale today. Keep checking official records, planning, travel, school and event routes before making local claims.
Source: Kinsale Library - Cork County Council
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
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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
Tides
Cork Harbour (Cobh) high water, estimated from the lunar cycle. Check EasyTide for exact times.
04:33
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23:10
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What's On · 59 items
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 59 priority public listings from 59 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
2 Sep · Cyprus AvenueBoyce Avenue2–3 Sep · Curraheen ShowgroundCircus Extreme2 Sep · Sin ÉCosy Club2 Sep · Fred ZeppelinsCrüe Comedy2–3 Sep · Studio 12 | Backwater Artists GroupExhibition — Room Innate By Danny Foley2 Sep · Cork Public MuseumExhibition: Life, Death, Legacy: Ireland's Connected Bronze Age2 Sep · The Welcome InnFireside Folk2–3 Sep · The EverymanJudy – End Of The Rainbow2 Sep · The Lavit GalleryLorraine Parker | Unfamiliar Landscape2 Sep · Intermission BarPanic At The Disco2–3 Sep · St. Peters CorkPlayspaces2 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreShoot The People2 Sep · The Hideout Café And Art GalleryThe Enchanted Whisper Of The Emerald Isle2 Sep · Sherkin Island Community HallThe Heavenly (In)visibles Art Exhibition2 Sep · The GablesThe Lee Sessions - Traditional Irish Music Session2–3 Sep · Sin ÉThe Lee Sessions Trad Trail2 Sep · Old OakTraditional Irish Music & Dancing2 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreTrainspotting (18)2–3 Sep · Cork CityUpdown Circus Festival2 Sep · The WoodfordWeekly Quiz Night3 Sep · 115 Café And Wine Bar115 Jazz Jam Sessions3 Sep · The Welcome InnBallads & Banjos3 Sep · Cork Arts TheatreBy The Light Of The Silvery Moon3 Sep · Centre Park RoadCircus Vegas3 Sep at 19:30 · Ionad ÁiseComhrá Gaoluinne Le Máire Uí Laoire3 Sep · Fred ZeppelinsCorey Cahill3 Sep · Cork City Hall & The Clayton HotelEuropean Body Psychotherapy Conference - Eabp Congress 20263 Sep · The GablesGables Thursday Session3 Sep · Quaker Meeting HouseInternational Folk Dancing3 Sep · Coughlan'sJulianne Quirke3 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreSarah Long: Residency & Exhibition3 Sep · El FenixSeán Long3 Sep · The RoundyStand-up Comedy Club: Thursday Showcase3 Sep · Sin ÉStuart Wilde3 Sep · Old OakThe 2 Drops3 Sep · Cork Opera HouseThe ELO Tribute Show4 Sep · Western Gateway Building, University College CorkArtificial Intelligence at 70 – Ireland’s AI Heritage4 Sep · Wavelength Rooftop BarThe Lizberries - a tribute to The Cranberries5 Sep · Clancy's CorkABBA Drag Brunch with Mockie Ah!5 Sep · Cork PrintmakersAdvanced Bookbinding Weekend Course5 Sep · The EverymanCreative Art Therapy at The Everyman5 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreTEST TUBE BABIES - AN ALTERNATIVE COMEDY SHOW6 Sep · Le Caberet, CorkLe Caberet & Hidden Attic - Freshers Sunday 6th6 Sep · Clayton Hotel Silver Springs CorkSouthern Brides Wedding Festival Expo6 Sep · SuperValu Páirc Uí ChaoimhThe Female Health & Fitness Summit6 Sep · Clancy's CorkWe Love The 80's Drag Brunch with Mockie Ah!7 Sep · Cyprus AvenueFolklore, Female Aging & The Hag9 Sep at 22:00 · Le Cabaret, CorkFRESH OFF THE BOAT9 SepWebinar: Parkinson's and dementia10 Sep · Le Cabaret, CorkLe Caberet & Hidden Attic, County Colours Night Thursday 10th Freshers Week10 Sep · Voodoo RoomsVoodoo Freshers Week Thursday11 Sep · 77 Grand ParadeCointreau Spicy Margarita Launch Night12 Sep · The PavAJA - A Tribute to Steely Dan - Live at The Pavillion Cork12 SepMaternal Disparities & Equity: Black Maternal Health Certification Pilot12 Sep · Bru ColumbanusMedical Qigong12 Sep · savoyØXN12 Sep · Maureen'ssmachoface - 1st birthday (featuring M'ADAM, hegrá and guests)13 Sep · Kino Events HouseCaipirinha Masterclass13 Sep · T23 D76VLife drawing Cork City
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