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<p>Finbarr Harrington was elected to Cork County Council in the Bantry-West Cork local electoral area in 2024, having failed to be elected five years earlier. Picture: Brian Lougheed</p>

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Cork deputy mayor hits out at coverage of 12-week GAA misconduct suspension

Independent councillor Finbarr Harrington maintained his innocence and said his 12-week GAA suspension had now ended

<p>Finbarr Harrington took up the position of deputy mayor earlier this year as part of Cork County Council’s annual rotation of mayoral roles. File picture: Andy Gibson.</p>

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Cork deputy mayor Finbarr Harrington handed 12-week suspension by Cork GAA

<p>Janice Byrne: 'There seems to be a stigma around your age once you’re over 40, making it much harder to meet someone.' Picture: Gareth Chaney</p>

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Dating apps failed her — now Janice Byrne is heading to Bantry in search of love

Abandoned old country house in the West Cork countryside, Ireland

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Cork councils spend €40m to bring over 800 vacant properties back to use

Nearly €100m needed to resurface national roads in Cork, transport chiefs told

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Nearly €100m needed to resurface national roads in Cork, transport chiefs told

Cork City Social Housing: 'We have vastly increased the housing supply in the city'

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Cork City Social Housing: 'We have vastly increased the housing supply in the city'

Cork parking pressures fuel tensions between neighbours and spark calls to convert green spaces

Cork parking pressures fuel tensions between neighbours and spark calls to convert green spaces

Rising car ownership and adult children remaining in the family home are intensifying parking pressures in Cork housing estates, prompting fresh calls to convert some green spaces into parking areas

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Cork County Council to draw up Kinsale traffic plan to tackle summer gridlock

Cork County Council to draw up Kinsale traffic plan to tackle summer gridlock

Engineers will examine short-term measures to improve traffic flow while plans for a long-term northern relief road progress

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Cork councils could unite in bid for second Sport Ireland Campus

Cork councils could unite in bid for second Sport Ireland Campus

Mayor of County Cork is to seek support from Cork City Lord Mayor for a joint effort to persuade the Government to build a sport campus to 'serve the southern half of the country'

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Road safety concerns at tourist hotspots in West Cork

Road safety concerns at tourist hotspots in West Cork

Calls for action at narrow sections of road where growing visitor numbers and traffic are causing delays

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

West Cork councillors demand greenway updates after row over landowner notifications

West Cork councillors demand greenway updates after row over landowner notifications

Cork County Council has agreed to provide monthly briefings on greenway projects after councillors raised concerns about how information on the proposed Skibbereen-Baltimore route was distributed to affected landowners

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Local authority 'mini cabinets' to give more powers to councillors

Local authority 'mini cabinets' to give more powers to councillors

New municipal councils will represent all residents within their area, rather than just towns

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Water mains bursts and low pressure raise safety fears in Carrigaline

Water mains bursts and low pressure raise safety fears in Carrigaline

Councillors warn repeated water outages and low pressure are threatening public safety and undermining plans for future housing growth

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Cork aims to secure share of €300m Ryder Cup tourism windfall

Cork aims to secure share of €300m Ryder Cup tourism windfall

Councillors want the county to promote its tourism, hospitality and golf offering ahead of the major sporting event in Adare

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Heatwave could cost taxpayers millions more as melting roads force changes to resurfacing

Heatwave could cost taxpayers millions more as melting roads force changes to resurfacing

Cork roads chief says councils face rising resurfacing costs as climate change brings more frequent extreme heat and melting roads

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Cork club sells Carrigaline pitch to county council for €2.5m

S Cork club sells Carrigaline pitch to county council for €2.5m

The sale will unlock funds for Avondale United's new state-of-the-art facilities and pave the way for up to 70 homes

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

'There's no such place as Durrus': West Cork councillors hit out at Uisce Éireann communication

'There's no such place as Durrus': West Cork councillors hit out at Uisce Éireann communication

Councillors were highly critical of the water utility over 'absolutely terrible' communication around water outages and boil water notices in West Cork

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Council crackdown may add 36 West Cork properties to Derelict Sites Register

Council crackdown may add 36 West Cork properties to Derelict Sites Register

Schull, Skibbereen and Drimoleague top the list of West Cork towns where properties are being examined for inclusion

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Public toilets in busy West Cork village 'way beyond needing an upgrade'

Public toilets in busy West Cork village 'way beyond needing an upgrade'

Recent inspection of Ballydehob's public toilets identified a number of problems, including a slippery floor during wet weather, and a door design that allows wind and rain into the building

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Road Markings: Dividing Line

Tourists in West Cork 'darting out onto main roads' because of faded road markings

Danny Collins says Cork County Council should explore purchasing its own road-marking truck in partnership with Kerry County Council

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

'There is going to be a major accident': Calls for traffic calming on Bantry’s unofficial bypass

'There is going to be a major accident': Calls for traffic calming on Bantry’s unofficial bypass

Councillor said residents had repeatedly raised concerns about speeding and dangerous parking conditions along the route, where many children walk to school

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Carrigaline amenities ‘not keeping pace’ with plans for 5,000 new homes

Carrigaline amenities ‘not keeping pace’ with plans for 5,000 new homes

Elected members warn recreational infrastructure must keep pace with major population and housing growth

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Council-run allotments could allow Cork residents to grow their own food

Council-run allotments could allow Cork residents to grow their own food

New development plan could include community growing spaces aimed at improving food security and wellbeing

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Rathcormac residents ‘sick of’ lorries creating road safety hazards, councillors told

Rathcormac residents ‘sick of’ lorries creating road safety hazards, councillors told

Safety concerns raised over long-term lorry parking and school drop-off access in north Cork communities

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

West Cork population set to grow by 20% as council plans major housing expansion

West Cork population set to grow by 20% as council plans major housing expansion

Housing, infrastructure and transport planning will be shaped by significant population growth forecasts across the region

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

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Cork County Council to let tenants move into homes before upgrade works are completed

Vacant properties will be advertised earlier as the council seeks to reduce lengthy re-letting delays

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Calls for pedestrian crossing and traffic calming on N71 at Lisavaird over school safety fears

Calls for pedestrian crossing and traffic calming on N71 at Lisavaird over school safety fears

Teachers currently stop traffic on the national route to allow pupils safely reach the community hall

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

High-voltage power transmission tower against clear sky

Red light visible for miles from new telecoms mast sparks backlash in West Cork

The issue was highlighted at a recent meeting of Cork County Council's West Cork Municipal District by Independent Ireland's Danny Collins

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Cork council seeks ‘expressions of interest’ for land once earmarked for FAI ‘Centre of Excellence’

Cork council seeks ‘expressions of interest’ for land once earmarked for FAI ‘Centre of Excellence’

The failed FAI project in Glanmire was announced in 2015 to some fanfare by the then chief executive of the FAI John Delaney and the local authority

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

‘Treacherous, madness, and bedlam’: N25 traffic congestion worsens in East Cork

S ‘Treacherous, madness, and bedlam’: N25 traffic congestion worsens in East Cork

Traffic congestion between Carrigtwohill and Midleton is worsening, with councillors warning further housing growth and delays to road upgrades will only deepen an already chronic problem

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Calls grow for Midleton swimming pool as town’s population set to surge

Calls grow for Midleton swimming pool as town’s population set to surge

East Cork councillors say rapid population growth demands major investment in sports and leisure infrastructure

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Carrigaline schools to join air quality monitoring project as new pollution monitor installed

Carrigaline schools to join air quality monitoring project as new pollution monitor installed

New monitoring equipment and a proposed schools programme aim to boost air quality awareness in Carrigaline

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Cork council to zone enough land for 50,000 homes after requests from housing minister

Cork council to zone enough land for 50,000 homes after requests from housing minister

The bulk of the new homes are earmarked for the commuter rail corridor between Little Island, Glounthaune, Carrigtwohill and Midleton

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Bog roll bandit leaves toilet goers discommoded in East Cork town

Bog roll bandit leaves toilet goers discommoded in East Cork town

Council staff replenish supplies each morning, but public toilets are reportedly stripped bare within minutes

Fri, 29 May, 2026

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Easing rural housing rules would deepen ‘two-tier’ system, warns expert

Restrictions on one-off housing include requirements to have a residential connection to the area and cause to live in the locality for work reasons

Tue, 26 May, 2026

East Cork tourist town landmark set for unveiling of lighthouse platform after five year wait

East Cork tourist town landmark set for unveiling of lighthouse platform after five year wait

The platform will be installed on the lighthouse’s eastern facade, overlooking a rocky cove, accessible by steps

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Planning board gives go-ahead to major solar farm turned down by Cork County Council

Planning board gives go-ahead to major solar farm turned down by Cork County Council

An Coimisiún Pleanála upheld appeal by developer against council’s ruling on its proposed 100MW solar farm located across six parcels of land on the southern bank of the River Lee

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Support for Schull's Foreshore Walk to be named after late doctor in 'fitting tribute'

Support for Schull's Foreshore Walk to be named after late doctor in 'fitting tribute'

The late Dr Larry O’Connor was 'widely respected' and played a key role in the development of town's secondary school, council hears

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Residents in Cork housing estate 'at wits' end' as raw sewage spills into children's play area

Residents in Cork housing estate 'at wits' end' as raw sewage spills into children's play area

Sewage spill in Castletownbere estate an environmental and health and safety hazard, councillor says

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Battery thefts from speed signs costing Cork County Council thousands in repairs

Battery thefts from speed signs costing Cork County Council thousands in repairs

Council officials say repeated thefts and vandalism are leaving key road safety signs out of operation across Cork

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Delayed Government grants holding up projects to stop erosion of Cork's coastline, councillor says

Delayed Government grants holding up projects to stop erosion of Cork's coastline, councillor says

'If central government cannot act on these urgent matters, the public and the State will ultimately lose land to the sea.'

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Rising costs may cut amount of work done on Cork's roads, councillors told

Rising costs may cut amount of work done on Cork's roads, councillors told

Inflation will eat into the record €239m funding from the Government this year, Cork County Council’s director of roads and transportation said

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Reduced motorway toll or bridge over river put forward as solution to Cork town's traffic gridlock

Reduced motorway toll or bridge over river put forward as solution to Cork town's traffic gridlock

One councillor said she knows four people in one family who live on the southside of Fermoy who pay tolls daily to commute to and from Mitchelstown for work

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

'An institution in Cork politics': Taoiseach leads tributes to former mayor Joe Carroll following death

'An institution in Cork politics': Taoiseach leads tributes to former mayor Joe Carroll following death

Political colleagues and community leaders remember longtime councillor’s contribution to West Cork and his lasting local impact

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

East Cork garda stations regularly closed and calls not answered by gardaí, councillors say

East Cork garda stations regularly closed and calls not answered by gardaí, councillors say

Councillors have claimed patrol cars have been summoned from as far away as Youghal to incidents in Cobh — a distance of 42km

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

'I'm another one of the Bessborough babies': Emotional appeals as councillors seek memorial

'I'm another one of the Bessborough babies': Emotional appeals as councillors seek memorial

Fine Gael councillor Jack White described the trio's comments as among the “most authentic and compelling contributions” ever made in the debating chamber in County Hall.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

The Almhouses, erected in 1610, in Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland (Eire).

Cork council to seek 'alternative funding sources' to renovate historic alms houses in Youghal

Three of the five houses, known as Boyle’s Alms Houses, are occupied by county council tenants

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Cork council to create ‘step down’ housing projects for elderly and infirm residents

Cork council to create ‘step down’ housing projects for elderly and infirm residents

As well as building social housing to keep the elderly in the community, it would also free up larger houses for young families

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Descendants to restore grave of Cork man who plotted 1880s dynamite attack on Britain

Descendants to restore grave of Cork man who plotted 1880s dynamite attack on Britain

John Curtin Kent was a relative of the well-known Thomas Kent whose body was exhumed and buried after a State funeral in Castlelyons in 2015

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

'Perfect storm' for East Cork as new homes will overwhelm creaking road network

'Perfect storm' for East Cork as new homes will overwhelm creaking road network

Warnings were made of looming mayhem if road and rail network does not keep up with population boom

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026