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<p>The controversial restoration project made headlines last year when initial costs of €326,000 were announced. The spend later rose to €361,000. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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Restoration of Cork City's fireman’s rest surges past €400,000

The conservation work was completed last year, yet the structure already appears to be rusting

<p>Fine Gael councillor Shane O'Callaghan said: 'People are going to be looking to city council after this report is published, saying you need to do this and this and this, but we’re not getting extra money to do anything. It’s creating unrealistic expectations and pushing them onto the council.'</p>

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Cork City Futures Group 'a pointless exercise' without funding to back it, says councillor

<p>The gates of Bessborough Mother were covered with teddy bears during a vigil this month which saw people gather to protest Cork City Council’s approval of the apartments. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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Decision on proposed apartments at Bessborough site due in July

Watch: Cork to reclaim tallest building title after 10-day concrete pour

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Watch: Cork to reclaim tallest building title after 10-day concrete pour

Cork City needs close to 21,000 houses built by 2030 to meet targets

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Cork City needs close to 21,000 houses built by 2030 to meet targets

Cork mayors ring Shandon bells to mark completion of major restoration project

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Cork mayors ring Shandon bells to mark completion of major restoration project

Cork councillors to decide on Páirc Uí Chaoimh bus drop‑off plan despite zoning concerns

Cork councillors to decide on Páirc Uí Chaoimh bus drop‑off plan despite zoning concerns

Cork City Council is to consider the proposal but acknowledged it would 'contravene materially the objectives' of the city’s development plan

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Bessborough plan reawakened trauma of mother and baby home survivors – minister

Bessborough plan reawakened trauma of mother and baby home survivors – minister

Norma Foley acknowledges families' trauma as Cork TDs tell the Dáil the planned development should not go ahead

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Mick Clifford: The Cork TD riding high on the wave of unapologetic anti-immigrant populism

Mick Clifford: The Cork TD riding high on the wave of unapologetic anti-immigrant populism

Ken O’Flynn’s rhetoric, controversies, and political evolution highlight tensions around immigration, misinformation, and the rise of populist narratives, writes Mick Clifford

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Cork has highest number of vacant homes in the country, with more than 8,500 lying empty

Cork has highest number of vacant homes in the country, with more than 8,500 lying empty

CSO said an estimated 70,149 homes in Ireland were vacant over the 12-month period to the end of 2024, with Cork having almost one in every eight vacant dwellings across the country

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Cork council decision to waive third of derelict site levy on former Magdalene laundry 'a disgrace'

Cork council decision to waive third of derelict site levy on former Magdalene laundry 'a disgrace'

Owners of Good Shepherd convent site in Sunday’s Well had accrued €823,943 in outstanding levies but Cork City Council accepted payment of €500,000

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Cork City Council to develop 138 homes at site of former Blarney Park Hotel

Cork City Council to develop 138 homes at site of former Blarney Park Hotel

A civic centre is included in the plan, incorporating a public library, community café and a creche for 32 children

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Close up plastic bag gathering with dog poop droppings on a blue background. Eco friendly solution for pet owners

'Get your sh*t together': Controversy over council's campaign on dog fouling

'I think it’s encouraging children to curse. This is going to be put up on bus shelters, parks — I don’t think it’s appropriate,' says Sinn Féin's Michelle Gould

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Cork's 'largest parade ever' celebrates community and friendship

Cork's 'largest parade ever' celebrates community and friendship

Garda estimates said as many as 60,000 people gathered in the city centre

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Appeal against Bessborough apartment plan expected this week

Appeal against Bessborough apartment plan expected this week

A protest against the planned development outside Leinster House on Wednesday.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

15 dead swans as bird flu confirmed in East Cork

15 dead swans as bird flu confirmed in East Cork

Authorities accused of debating responsibility for their removal

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Possible avian flu concern after 11 dead swans discovered at Loughaderra lake in east Cork

Possible avian flu concern after 11 dead swans discovered at Loughaderra lake in east Cork

'This is a biohazard,' said Proinsias Ó Tuama of Clean Coasts Ballynamona, who reported the find to the Department of Agriculture

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Criticism over 'worrying trend' of vape and phone shops in Cork city centre

Criticism over 'worrying trend' of vape and phone shops in Cork city centre

'This raises questions... what kind of urban centres do we want?'

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Drugs seizure on cargo ship

New law would permit Irish Defence Forces board vessels 200 nautical miles from coast

The plan is to extend control far beyond Ireland’s territorial waters — within 12 nautical miles of the coast — to cover all of its Exclusive Economic Zone

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

40-50 years old sporty couple cycling on electric mountain bikes in rural environment

E-bike 'library' to let Cork residents see which suits their needs

A new e-bike library is to be brought to Cork in April, allowing people to test out different types of e-bikes at their homes for up to four months.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Cork councillor hits out at 'despicable AI-generated false news' over IPAS centre

Cork councillor hits out at 'despicable AI-generated false news' over IPAS centre

It has taken the form of digitally altered council documents circulated around northside WhatsApp groups around people seeking asylum

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

'People are dying': Urgent appeal to move Cork residents from 'damp, rat-infested' apartments

'People are dying': Urgent appeal to move Cork residents from 'damp, rat-infested' apartments

Cork City councillor Albert Deasy said it was 'inhumane' to leave people in these homes

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Further delays in plan to open pedestrian access to Tramore Valley Park

Further delays in plan to open pedestrian access to Tramore Valley Park

Covid-19 and level 5 restrictions have hampered efforts to open a pedestrian access on Half Moon Lane

Wed, 10 Feb, 2021

Limerick Council paid €121,876 for two 'parklets'

Limerick Council paid €121,876 for two 'parklets'

Cost of Limerick's premium parking-space sized green area was more than eight times that of Cork's pilot parklet

Fri, 05 Feb, 2021

Ryan to be asked to speed up Cork's transport plan

Ryan to be asked to speed up Cork's transport plan

Scheme outlines how Cork's light rail system should be delivered by 2040

Thu, 29 Oct, 2020