Future Cork 2026
Congestion Charging Begins In London
Don't let what's happened in London replicate itself in Cork
The streets are our own — except when they aren’t, writes Allan Prosser

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Cork City Futures Group 'a pointless exercise' without funding to back it, says councillor
Cork City Futures Group 'a pointless exercise' without funding to back it, says councillor
Among its aims are maximising Cork City’s potential as a university city, and considering how Cork City’s arts and culture offering could be strengthened

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Future Cork: There is immense potential in Cork if the city turns toward the river
Future Cork: There is immense potential in Cork if the city turns toward the river
Monika Jain argues Cork should reclaim its River Lee waterfront and streets to create healthier, more vibrant public spaces

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Experts and voters agree that green space in cities has major health benefits 
Experts and voters agree that green space in cities has major health benefits 
More walking and cycling infrastructure, a congestion charge, and space for nature are key to unlocking Cork's potential — and our health 

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Collaboration at the heart of Cork County Council’s ambitious development plans
Collaboration at the heart of Cork County Council’s ambitious development plans
Cork County Council is engaging with all local and national stakeholders as it develops housing, infrastructure and frontline services to support the prosperous evolution of Ireland’s largest county

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Future Cork: 2026 must be year of infrastructure delivery for the city
Future Cork: 2026 must be year of infrastructure delivery for the city
Cork’s continued growth depends on faster delivery of transport, housing and strategic infrastructure projects in 2026

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Irish Examiner view: Taoiseach's Future Cork speech opens door to new vision for Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Irish Examiner view: Taoiseach's Future Cork speech opens door to new vision for Páirc Uí Chaoimh
The municipal stadium model has long been in use in other European countries with as many different sports as Ireland, if not more. There is no reason why it cannot work here too

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Future Cork: Stadiums like Páirc Uí Chaoimh should be seen as municipal arenas, says Taoiseach
Future Cork: Stadiums like Páirc Uí Chaoimh should be seen as municipal arenas, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin said Cork should harness Virgin Media Park, Turner's Cross, and the 'extraordinary facility' at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Future Cork: Leaders set out vision for housing, transport and green space
Future Cork: Leaders set out vision for housing, transport and green space
Business and political leaders outline bold plans for housing, transport and greener public spaces in Cork

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Future Cork: City Hall needs to embrace progression and action
Future Cork: City Hall needs to embrace progression and action
From street clutter to stalled ambition, Cork’s civic leaders are urged to act decisively and rediscover pride in shaping the city

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Alan Healy: Ireland's rapid development is hitting critical energy and infrastructure gaps
S Alan Healy: Ireland's rapid development is hitting critical energy and infrastructure gaps
Ireland's rapid development exposes critical infrastructure gaps, with massive energy demands from data centres, EVs, and heat pumps driving future challenges.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Future Cork: Investing in Ireland’s second city will pay off in spades
Future Cork: Investing in Ireland’s second city will pay off in spades
With population set to grow 50% by 2040, Cork argues it needs sustained Government backing to deliver housing, jobs and infrastructure

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Jennifer Horgan: ‘It is what it is’ mentality won’t build a better future for Cork
Jennifer Horgan: ‘It is what it is’ mentality won’t build a better future for Cork
From roadside kindness to theatre ambition, small acts of belief show Cork’s future need not be shaped by resignation

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Irish Examiner view: Future Cork policy must be matched by delivery
Irish Examiner view: Future Cork policy must be matched by delivery
Ahead of Friday's event hosted by the 'Irish Examiner', and the accompanying supplement in print and online, we pause to ask where we're going — and how we're going to get there

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Future Cork: €353m Docklands investment driving Cork housing and infrastructure growth
Future Cork: €353m Docklands investment driving Cork housing and infrastructure growth
Massive Docklands investment, new housing and public realm upgrades are reshaping Cork, but transport and flood risks remain pressing challenges

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Future Cork: A new chapter is on the horizon for Cork, but only with continued support
Future Cork: A new chapter is on the horizon for Cork, but only with continued support
Numerous transformative projects that will change how we live, work and travel in the city are under way, but funding streams are uncertain 

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

Future Cork: Is the city ready to enter the 21st century?
Future Cork: Is the city ready to enter the 21st century?
Five years into our 10-year vision for the city, there has been real progress but the biggest eyesores remain, while city centre green space has been decimated, write Jude Sherry and Frank O'Connor

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Abandoned Religious convent and church, Clonakilty West Cork Ireland
Future Cork: A city's vitality is more important than regulatory perfection
My absurd experience advising nuns about fire safety in a beautiful Georgian convent taught me the most important thing about a building is the life inside it

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Future Cork: The city centre enters a new golden age after decades of change
Future Cork: The city centre enters a new golden age after decades of change
Cork has seen war and peace, boom and bust, and on more than one occasion the flat of the city has risen Phoenix-like from the ashes of total annihilation, writes Cónal Creedon

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Paris, France
'The X-minute city': Reshaping urban life for a more sustainable future
Carlos Moreno’s ideas are reshaping the world’s cities in the face of three challenges

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

UCC students commuting before dawn as housing crisis fuels daily parking battle
UCC students commuting before dawn as housing crisis fuels daily parking battle
Sky-high rents and a lack of public student housing are forcing UCC students into long commutes and daily parking stress

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Students 'denied full college experience' by lack of apartments
Students 'denied full college experience' by lack of apartments
While thousands of apartments have been built in Cork recently, high costs and regulatory uncertainty have slowed delivery of much-needed student accommodation, writes Emer Walsh

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Steady progress on Cork's St Patrick’s Street in 2025 with the arrival of some strong brands
Steady progress on Cork's St Patrick’s Street in 2025 with the arrival of some strong brands
Urban Outfitters was one of a number of new entries to Cork city centre's fashion retail scene in 2025, writes Savills Lia Dennehy

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

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