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Ambitious plans to enhance Cork city centre come under the spotlight

Tackling anti-social behaviour, expanding public transport and the future of Cork's night-time economy strategy were discussed at the Cork City Council hosted symposium.

<p>Figures show that Cork City Council had a total of €4.9m outstanding in uncollected fines last year. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

Cork councillor in call for for Revenue to collect derelict site levy

<p>The "Togher 2018 Tractor" sculpture built by Dowtcha Puppets and local teenagers, after being set alight at the Cork City Council Bonfire Night family fun event at Clashduv Park, Togher, Cork. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan/OSM PHOTO</p>

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What is Bonfire Night and where does the Cork tradition come from?

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Cork City Council and Port of Cork reach 'agreement in principle' on future sale of city quays

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Cork's Tramore Valley Park path and bridge upgrade starts this week

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Four derelict Cork city centre buildings to be acquired by council

Michael Moynihan: Cork city is now on the menu and Idaho had a seat at the table of change

Now people come into the city for the whole day to see the Rembrandt exhibition in the Crawford, have some lunch, then do the shopping

Thu, 03 Feb, 2022

Green light for health care centre beside Blarney Castle

Second time in recent weeks that the board has decided not to accept the recommendation of one of its own inspectors

Tue, 04 Jan, 2022

Cork Life Centre boss accepts UCC award — young people are 'my greatest teachers'

Honorary doctorate is in recognition of his work, and the work of volunteers and staff, in offering learning opportunities to young people who have been let down by the mainstream education system

Sun, 14 Nov, 2021

‘There’s power in conversation’: Reasons for hope at a Cork city parklet

UCC lecturer in Islam meets with Cork City councillors to foster greater understanding

Mon, 11 Oct, 2021

Revamped for social housing and finally available to rent two months after official opening

The development had to undergo a number of inspections before the homes could be offered to prospective tenants

Wed, 25 Aug, 2021

Cork City development plan to be published for public consultation

The new city development plan is the first for the newly enlarged city, and it will be the first of three in the period to 2040 — a period in which Cork has been earmarked to be the fastest-growing city in Ireland.

Tue, 13 Jul, 2021

Planning watchdog criticises excessive rezoning for housing by Cork County Council

The local authority has been told to rethink its housing targets and zoning policy as it could result in over development in some areas

Sun, 04 Jul, 2021

Tributes paid following the death of a visionary planner who shaped modern Cork

John O'Donnell died at 85 years of age last month but his legacy will be felt in Cork and Ireland for decades to come

Tue, 22 Jun, 2021

New Cork lord mayor set to be elected at venue outside city for the first time

Due to public health guidelines, Cork City Hall cannot host this year’s AGM this year

Fri, 18 Jun, 2021

Letters to the Editor: Time to enact Occupied Territories Bill

It merely seeks to ban produce from the illegal West Bank settlements, rather than from Israel - a very modest proposal

Thu, 20 May, 2021

'Significant mandate' for coastal greenway route, say Cork cyclists

Council say coastal route would impact on an adjoining Special Protection Area as well raising security and privacy concerns for local residents

Thu, 06 May, 2021

Apartment plan gets green light for pub site despite fears it blocks views of Shandon

Kay O’Mahony’s on Dominic Street in Cork will be developed to provide nine new apartments against the recommendation of its own planning inspector

Sun, 18 Apr, 2021

Work to start on major upgrade of Cork City greenway

The Passage greenway will ultimately serve as a vital link in a proposed cross-city cycling route linking the Lee valley to the harbour

Sun, 21 Feb, 2021

Flood warning issued for Cork City for weekend

Council’s warning comes as Met Éireann issues a wind warning for nine counties, including Cork, for tonight and tomorrow morning

Fri, 12 Feb, 2021

Traveller rights activists blast 'hateful, racist' comments after Covid-19 outbreaks

It is not clear how many people tested positive for the virus after an outbreak at the Spring Lane halting site in Blackpool

Sat, 23 Jan, 2021

Cork city street closed to traffic following collapse of historical wall

The collapse, which happened on Industry Street in Ballyphehane, is believed to have occurred in the early hours of this morning.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2021

Flood warning issued for Cork city for the coming days

A period of 'Very high astronomical Spring Tides' will begin from tomorrow and last until Wednesday evening

Sun, 13 Dec, 2020

Irish Examiner view: Our shopping choices were never so important

Positive localism would be a reassuring and wise declaration of solidarity during a difficult time for many businesses

Mon, 23 Nov, 2020

Cork council freezes parking charges as part of Covid recovery

Council agrees €226m spending budget at annual budget meeting

Mon, 16 Nov, 2020

No official ceremony, but Cork city will 'light up' for Christmas next week

Cork City Council says it will install over 45 Christmas trees around the city centre and suburbs to kick off the festive season.

Wed, 11 Nov, 2020

Cork floods: 'It has closed us down for the last two days of trading'

Devastated businesses are counting the cost of flood damage this morning.

Tue, 20 Oct, 2020

Cork city centre badly hit by early morning floods

There are reports of traffic jams in and around Cork city centre this morning, as city officials tackle significant spot flooding in several areas.

Tue, 20 Oct, 2020

Decision to reject 'visually overbearing' Cork apartments is appealed

Planners in Cork City Council rejected the scheme at Dennehys Cross

Mon, 19 Oct, 2020

Caretaker intimidated and prevented from doing essential work at Cork halting site

A caretaker was intimidated and blocked from doing essential work on a Traveller halting site in Cork.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2020

Online conference to mark centenary of Terence MacSwiney hunger strike

A three-day online centenary conference exploring the events leading up to the death of former Mayor of Cork, Terence MacSwiney, will begin tomorrow.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2020

Felling of Cork trees prompts call for consultation strategy

Cork City Council has defended the removal of 24 lime trees along Centre Park Road

Mon, 21 Sep, 2020

Major service cuts as Cork Council plugs €4m gap caused by Covid

Street cleaning, footpath renewal, estate resurfacing, and traffic calming budgets are all facing swingeing cuts following a dramatic drop in the council’s income.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2020

'Wayfinding' signage extended to Cork suburbs

Scheme will help tourists, as well as encourage walking and biking

Tue, 15 Sep, 2020

Father and disabled son living in rat-infested bus get offers to clear €850 rent arrears

Clearing the debt and registering their housing need with Cork City Council will entitle the family to register for council accommodation

Tue, 15 Sep, 2020

Bike lane plans to come before council while new parklets to be rolled out across Cork city

Plans for two key bike lanes will come before Cork City Council for approval next week.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2020

Ten new 'parklets' to be installed in Cork City parking spaces

Cork City Council has now invited applications from ‘parklet partners’ to come forward and adapt the installations which convert parking spaces into outdoor seating areas with planting.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2020

Campaigners slam 'painfully slow' progress on Cork's cycling infrastructure

The Cork Cycling Campaign spoke out after confirmation of delays to the delivery and installation of bike parking bays

Tue, 08 Sep, 2020

Planning permission sought for new pedestrian access to Cork's Tramore Valley Park

Planning permission is finally being sought to convert a maintenance gate into a new pedestrian access to Cork’s Tramore Valley Park.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2020

Cork city's outdoor dining culture leads to closure of river access point

People who have used the platform for lunch breaks expressed their disappointment on social media.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2020

Cork City Council reviewing management of Part V planning regulations

Under Part V planning regulations, private developers are required to deliver a percentage of the homes for social housing.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2020

Watch: Stalled Cork quay upgrades revealed; work to start early 2021

Work on the delayed €6m transformation and upgrade of historic Cork city quays could start early next year, it has been announced.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2020

Comment: Cork must be seen as being back in business, safe and welcoming

A post-Covid reimagining means plans have to be in place that will ‘open’ the city, writes Cork City Council chief executive Ann Doherty

Wed, 29 Jul, 2020

Cork City facing €1m bill to accommodate people it turned down for council housing

Cork City Council is facing a potential annual bill of at least €1m to accommodate people it turned down for council housing following Garda checks.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2020

Cork City Council doubles property inspector numbers to six

Cork City Council has doubled the number of property inspectors on its books as it aims to improve its rate of inspection of private rented dwellings.

Wed, 16 Oct, 2019

Cork council approves €6m upgrade plan for docklands

A controversial €6m road upgrade to help open Cork’s sprawling south docklands for more development has been given the green light despite claims the planning process was flawed.

Mon, 09 Sep, 2019

Cork city council holds first paperless meeting

Cork City Council held its first paperless meeting tonight — a move which will save taxpayers almost €7,000 a year.

Mon, 09 Sep, 2019

SF to seek legal advice after larger parties on Cork City Council accused of 'shafting' long-serving councillors

Sinn Féin has accused the larger political parties on Cork City Council of shafting long-serving councillors by removing them from certain committees during a lengthy and at times tense council meeting tonight.

Mon, 10 Jun, 2019

John Sheehan set to be elected as Cork's Lord Mayor

A GP on Cork’s northside is set to be elected Lord Mayor of the expanded city tomorrow night even as last-minute talks on a voting deal continue.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2019

Cork City Council to change rules on replacements

Cork’s City Council agreed last night to change its rules on the replacement of certain councillors following a resignation, election, sickness, or death.

Tue, 14 May, 2019