Watch: Bonkers back-to-school traffic plaguing drivers on notorious East Cork road

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        September 7, 2026

Watch: Bonkers back-to-school traffic plaguing drivers on notorious East Cork road

Good Morning Cork — 2026-09-07

Business leaders suggest a new ferry to skip the route altogether
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Watch: Bonkers back-to-school traffic plaguing drivers on notorious East Cork road
• Business leaders suggest a new ferry to skip the route altogether
Almanac · Daily readings
Today in Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
Conditions in your area this morning.
Cork city
15°C
Overcast · High 18° · Low 14°
Wind
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Moderate
High Tide
08:45
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Local news · 7 stories
The local news that matters this morning
Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
The Echo (Cork) — Cork Sport · yesterday
Passage advance to the semi final of the Seandun JAHC with victory over Glen Rovers
• Passage were on top for most of the opening half, but Glen Rovers got the game’s only goal to level matters from a penalty midway through the second half.
Cork Beo · Local news · yesterday
Four big cost-of-living changes for September including social welfare deadline
• From bill increases to important deadlines - here's what you need to know
TheCork.ie · Local news · yesterday
HOUSING CRISIS: Rent in Ireland is now so high, that even renting out 2 rooms in a house can exceed the tax free income allowance
• 6 Septembet 2026 By Mary Bermingham [email protected] Amend Rent a Room Scheme tax rules to increase the availability of additional rental bedrooms – says Cork based MEP Billy Kelleher “Serious consideration needs to be given to amending the Rent a Room Scheme to reflect the changing market and to incentivise more rooms to be made.
The Echo (Cork) — Top News · Local news · yesterday
Man was randomly assaulted after leaving opticians in Cork city centre, court told
• When the man was finished his appointment and exited the building, he was violently struck on his face under his right eye with a closed fist by an unknown male, it has been alleged.
TheCork.ie · Local news · yesterday
Carrigaline lady nominated for ‘Mum of the Year Award’
• Carragiline lady Aisling Claffey Healion has been nominated for the 2026 Beko & Woman’s Way Mum of the Year Award, becoming the seventh nominee in this year’s for the prestigious awards.
• Aisling and her partner Martin, welcomed their son Alfie in September 2024 and becoming a mother has.
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · yesterday
Cork charity seeks homes for 80 cats and kittens as surrendered numbers spiral
• 'I don’t think there’s been a day this year where I haven’t had kittens in every room of my house'
Irish Examiner — Munster · Local news · 5 days ago
Man arrested as heroin, crack cocaine and weapons seized in major Cork garda operation
• Six properties were searched in Mahon as gardaí worked with multiple agencies during the high-impact operation
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 · 780 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 · 33 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 · 55 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 · 1 signal(s) · 4 route(s)
Moët & Chandon Champagne to feature at The Blue Haven, Kinsale
3 September 2026 By Tom Collins [email protected] A 5-Course Tasting Menu, Paired with Moët & Chandon Champagnes, at Rare at The Blue Haven, Kinsale When: September 18th Where: Blue Haven Restaurant, Kinsale Rare at Blue Haven invites guests to a specially created five-course tasting menu from Executive Head Chef Meeran Manzoor, thoughtfully paired with a... The post Moët & Chandon Champagne to feature at The Blue Haven, Kinsale appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment).
Source: TheCork.ie
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
Local utility · Practical note
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Council, planning, travel and official-source items that make this edition useful beyond the headlines.
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.
02:32
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08:45
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14:57
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21:10
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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.
7 Sep · Cyprus AvenueSeed Talks: Folklore, Female Aging & The Hag7 Sep · Le Caberet, CorkLe Caberet & Hidden Attic Traffic Light Party, Monday 7th Freshers Week!7 Sep · Quay Co-opAncient Hostility | Bridget and Kitty | Cork Sacred Harp7–8 Sep · West Cork CollectiveCellular7 Sep · The Mills InnCiorcál Comhrá - Fáilte Roimh Chách / All Welcome7–8 Sep · Centre Park RoadCircus Vegas7 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Val (Crystal Bar)7–8 Sep · Studio 12 | Backwater Artists GroupExhibition — Room Innate By Danny Foley7 Sep · Cork Public MuseumExhibition: Life, Death, Legacy: Ireland's Connected Bronze Age7 Sep · Crane Lane TheatreJazz Improv! (All Players Welcome)7 Sep · Old OakKaraoke with Fitzies Magical Flute7 Sep · The Lavit GalleryLorraine Parker | Unfamiliar Landscape7 Sep · Cork Opera HouseMichael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson7 Sep · The Lavit GalleryNew Irish Art7–8 Sep · St. Peters CorkPlayspaces7–8 Sep · Fred ZeppelinsReusab-alt Pop Up Shop7–8 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreSarah Long: Residency & Exhibition7–8 Sep · Blackwater Valley Makers GalleryStill Standing7 Sep · The Hideout Café And Art GalleryThe Enchanted Whisper Of The Emerald Isle7–8 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreThe Last Viking (15a)7–8 Sep · Sin ÉThe Lee Sessions Trad Trail7 Sep · Coughlan'sTrad Session7–8 Sep · Cork CityUpdown Circus Festival8 Sep at 21:00 · Rearden's BarReardens Freshers Hump Day - Tuesday 8th, Freshers Week!8 Sep · Voodoo RoomsVoodoo Freshers Week Tuesday UV Party8 Sep · Triskel Arts CentreArtists Film International 20268 Sep · The PavillionBeau Presents: Dylan Flynn, Alex Nolan B2b Emmon Islam8 Sep at 08:30 · Coughlan'sComedy Cavern: Snatch Improv8 Sep · St. Peters CorkCork Voices Of The Irish Revolution8 Sep at 23:00 · Crane Lane TheatreDJ Ian Richards8 Sep · Cyprus AvenueFreshers 2026: Danny P & Caleb Laurenson8 Sep · Cork Opera HouseFreya Ridings8 Sep · El FenixLouis Butler & Gavin Smith8 Sep · Old OakTraditional Irish Music & Dancing9 Sep at 22:00 · Le Cabaret, CorkFRESH OFF THE BOAT9 SepWebinar: Parkinson's and dementia10 Sep · The PavPAV FRESHERS THURSDAY - 10/09 - INSTINCT X ELEVATE X CCOUTPOST X Q.C.11 Sep · 77 Grand ParadeCointreau Spicy Margarita Launch Night11 Sep · Cyprus AvenueNIRVANA tribute11 Sep · Cork Comedy Club - City LimitsPaul Crowley " That's Paul Folks " Corks Biggest and Original Comedy Club12 Sep · The PavAJA - A Tribute to Steely Dan - Live at The Pavillion Cork12 Sep · Bru ColumbanusMedical Qigong12 Sep · savoyØXN12 Sep · Arts at Civic Trust HouseRooted Values Workshop - Your compass to deeper sense of self12 Sep · Maureen'ssmachoface - 1st birthday (featuring M'ADAM, hegrá and guests)13 Sep · Clancy's CorkCork Speed Dating Ages 45-55 LADIES SOLD OUT! MEN'S PLACES ONLY!15 Sep · Costigan's PubCostigan’s Cut with Planteray Rum15 SepHBR Book Webinar: Elevating Teamwork with Generative AI16 Sep · Ritual - Holistic VenueDeep Healing Somatic Breathwork Session - Private Group18 Sep · Live At St. Luke'sThe 2FM Rising X Culture Night Live From St Luke's, Cork18 Sep · Concert Hall, City Hall, CorkThe Devil's in the Dance Hall - Culture Night Late Cork City18 Sep · Kuma Bikes CorkThe Hysterical Histories VQ (victorian quarter) - walking tour18 Sep · Cyprus AvenueTwoFaced19 Sep · Cork PrintmakersEtching Weekend Course19 Sep · The PavilionIron Maiden and Thin Lizzy. Two legendary live albums. One night LIVE19 Sep at 19:30How’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 · Kino Events HouseATASTEOFTHEWORLD CORK POP UP <3320 Sep · Scoil Cholmcille- Blarney StreetOne Day Voice Workshop for Actors
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Carrigaline
Cork County Council lists Waterpark House on Church Road as the Municipal District Office location for Carrigaline.
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Local fact
Did you know? · Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs
Spike Island in Cork Harbour spans 104 acres and contains a monastery, a star-shaped fortress and a former prison.
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