#Cork County Council

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Seánie McGrath: Kanturk success could give Cork's outsiders belief to break through
S Seánie McGrath: Kanturk success could give Cork's outsiders belief to break through
If Tommy Walsh continues to develop and finish off the club season as strongly as he’s been going to date, you’ll have an interesting conversation come November about whether he'll be playing football or hurling for Cork in 2027

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

New housing development
Cork housing developments face Uisce Éireann delays until at least 2030
Cork councillors have raised concerns about water shortages and infrastructure problems holding up hundreds of proposed homes

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

New railway stations urged along Charleville-Cork line as council seeks better services
New railway stations urged along Charleville-Cork line as council seeks better services
Council officials say planned housing growth makes improved rail and bus connectivity essential across Cork and neighbouring counties

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Ni hao, Cork! Councillors and staff take on Chinese lessons to strengthen links with China
Ni hao, Cork! Councillors and staff take on Chinese lessons to strengthen links with China
Five councillors and 18 staff are taking weekly lessons as the council seeks closer cooperation with Jiangsu in trade and education

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Man at Work
Telecoms companies could face fees for poles and ducts on Cork public land
Councillors say private companies should contribute more towards maintaining public land and repairing roads and footpaths affected by utility works

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Cork community groups could get public liability insurance through IPB
Cork community groups could get public liability insurance through IPB
Rising insurance costs have put pressure on voluntary groups, with IPB now engaging with Cork County Council over extending cover

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Cork County Council mistakenly bought property for social housing — in Limerick
Cork County Council mistakenly bought property for social housing — in Limerick
A property bought by Cork County Council is expected to be transferred to Limerick council for allocation to a local family

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Wheelchair access plans scrapped at two Cork Blue Flag beaches over storm concerns
Wheelchair access plans scrapped at two Cork Blue Flag beaches over storm concerns
Council engineers said exposed conditions and tidal activity made beach matting at the two South Cork beaches impractical

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Cork City Council inspected less than 10% of new buildings last year, way below minimum requirements
Cork City Council inspected less than 10% of new buildings last year, way below minimum requirements
Just 9.52% of new buildings were inspected in Cork City compared to 82.59% in Dublin City in 2025, according to a report from an oversight body

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Image of flames on disposable barbecue, charcoal bbq on beach
Cork County Council rules out temporary beach barbecue ban during hot weather
Councillors sought temporary restrictions on barbecues and open fires after a gorse blaze threatened homes near Camden Fort Meagher

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann 2026 - Belfast
Cork councils to join forces in bid to host Fleadh Cheoil with €100m boost predicted
Cork County Council says it will work with the city on a joint bid to host the national traditional music festival

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Columbarium walls at Glasnevin Prospect Cemetery Dublin Ireland in memoriam of the cremated
Call for increase in memorial walls to store ashes in Cork cemeteries as more opt for cremation
Cork County Council has been urged to adapt its cemeteries to cater for changing demands

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Council decides against ban on barbecues and campfires at parks and beaches during heatwaves
Council decides against ban on barbecues and campfires at parks and beaches during heatwaves
Cork County Council heard that current bylaws do not contain a provision for the temporary restrictions

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Coillte asked for funding to restore historic 30ft cross on Corrin Hill in Fermoy
Coillte asked for funding to restore historic 30ft cross on Corrin Hill in Fermoy
Councillors backed a request for funding after concerns were raised about the deteriorating 30ft structure and its importance to local heritage

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Cork council vows crackdown on rogue hauliers after cement and debris spills
Cork council vows crackdown on rogue hauliers after cement and debris spills
Councillors say repeated cement and debris spills are costing Cork County Council money, damaging cars and creating road safety risks

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Greater squad depth gives Clon confidence ahead of Ballincollig test
Ballincollig's situation is perilous. Two defeats have left them needing a result to avoid the relegation play-off

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Rob Downey rocket helps St Nicks reach Cork Premier JFC quarters
Rob Downey rocket helps St Nicks reach Cork Premier JFC quarters
Knowing that only victory would do to progress, St Nicks showed stern character to pass the examination against Kilmacabea

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Cork mayor to seek meeting with fisheries minister over reopening of Mallow salmon hatchery
Cork mayor to seek meeting with fisheries minister over reopening of Mallow salmon hatchery
Councillors say reopening the former hatchery and restoring spawning streams could help rebuild fish stocks and support tourism

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Emergency repairs begin on Cork’s N20 after year of complaints over road condition
Emergency repairs begin on Cork’s N20 after year of complaints over road condition
Work has begun at eight locations on the Cork-Limerick route, with further repairs planned for the Ballybeg Bends later this year

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Irish Rail says no spare carriages to ease overcrowding on Midleton-Cork peak services
Irish Rail says no spare carriages to ease overcrowding on Midleton-Cork peak services
East Cork councillors have called for more carriages and earlier and later services amid concerns over growing commuter demand.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Metal gate Rural lane, edged by hedges, leading towards mountains in the distance
Cork council urged to crack down on landowners over overgrown roadside hedges
Cork councillors say overgrown hedges and ditches are creating hazards, with hundreds of warning letters issued to landowners this year.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Midleton mental health charity appeals to Cork County Council for permanent premises
Midleton mental health charity appeals to Cork County Council for permanent premises
Midleton Hub says demand is growing for affordable counselling and support, but its rented premises are limiting its ability to expand

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Midleton could get outdoor lido as population growth puts pressure on sports facilities
Midleton could get outdoor lido as population growth puts pressure on sports facilities
A councillor says strong demand for outdoor swimming could justify a feasibility study as Midleton’s population continues to grow

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

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

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

Cork deputy mayor Finbarr Harrington handed 12-week suspension by Cork GAA
Cork deputy mayor Finbarr Harrington handed 12-week suspension by Cork GAA
Cork GAA imposed the suspension under a rule covering misconduct considered to have discredited the Association

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

JANICE BYRNE
S Dating apps failed her — now Janice Byrne is heading to Bantry in search of love
After years of dating app disappointments, one Dublin woman is hoping a weekend of speed dating and matchmaking changes her luck

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

Abandoned old country house in the West Cork countryside, Ireland
Cork councils spend €40m to bring over 800 vacant properties back to use
Cork-based anti-dereliction campaigner Jude Sherry said a few tweaks to the process, such as staged payments, would improve the situation

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Nearly €100m needed to resurface national roads in Cork, transport chiefs told
Nearly €100m needed to resurface national roads in Cork, transport chiefs told
Council’s director of roads and transportation says that it’s so bad it’s like driving 'on a lunar landscape'

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Cork City Social Housing: 'We have vastly increased the housing supply in the city'
Cork City Social Housing: 'We have vastly increased the housing supply in the city'
Cork City Council’s second-in-command defends the council’s housing record and suggests changes to the way it delivers maintenance, and why a rent increase may be on the way for some of its thousands of social housing tenants

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

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

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