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<p>Development under way on both sides of the Cork docklands in Cork City. Picture: Noel Sweeney</p>

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Cost of developing Cork City’s docklands almost doubles in five years to over €1bn

Lion's share of the cost increase stems from the controversial Eastern Gateway Bridge

<p>A visualisation of Cork Luas trams on Bishopstown Rd. Image: LuasCork.ie</p>

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Taoiseach urges GAA and Rugby club supporters to engage with Luas Cork consultation

<p>A visualisation of a Cork Luas tram. Bishopstown GAA Club had already vowed to oppose the route cutting through its grounds 'to the end'. Picture: LuasCork.ie</p>

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Luas Cork: Highfield Rugby Club vows to oppose proposed route

Transport minister calls for compensation for sports clubs impacted by Cork Luas

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Transport minister calls for compensation for sports clubs impacted by Cork Luas

Susie Horgan elected Cork Chamber president

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Susie Horgan elected Cork Chamber president

Proposed Cork Luas bridge would ‘permanently block’ city quays, maritime figure claims

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Proposed Cork Luas bridge would ‘permanently block’ city quays, maritime figure claims

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€2.5bn Cork Luas route faces political pushback over impact on Bishopstown sports clubs

Sports clubs and residents have raised fears over land loss as consultation continues on Cork’s proposed light rail line

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Cork Luas: GAA club vows to fight new route ‘to the very end’

Cork Luas: GAA club vows to fight new route ‘to the very end’

As public consultation on the €2.5bn Luas Cork route continues, one of the two clubs affected has vowed to oppose the plan

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Major part of BusConnects Bishopstown route dropped following Cork Luas plans

Major part of BusConnects Bishopstown route dropped following Cork Luas plans

A spokesperson said the BusConnects Cork team has been coordinating with the Luas Cork team in recent months

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaugnessy Podcast: Everything you need to know about the Cork Luas

The Deirdre O'Shaugnessy Podcast: Everything you need to know about the Cork Luas

Donal O’Keeffe has all the details on today’s episode of The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast

Listen | Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Cork Luas: Mixed reaction after publication of preferred route for €2.5bn transport network

Cork Luas: Mixed reaction after publication of preferred route for €2.5bn transport network

Local politicians broadly welcome preferred route — but raise issues including funding, further disruption on MacCurtain St, and the absence of routes to the Northside and Cork Airport

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

'Couple of hundred' gardens face compulsory purchase orders in 'worst-case scenario' for Cork Luas

'Couple of hundred' gardens face compulsory purchase orders in 'worst-case scenario' for Cork Luas

TII head of light rail delivery Fergus Meehan said the purpose of publishing the revised route was to prompt engagement with local stakeholders

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Cork light rail timeline revealed as Luas project cost more than doubles to €2.5bn

Cork light rail timeline revealed as Luas project cost more than doubles to €2.5bn

By 2036, Cork City could see the first trams on its streets since 1931 'subject to funding and permission'

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

New Luas Cork route unveiled with 27 stops as public consultation opens until June

New Luas Cork route unveiled with 27 stops as public consultation opens until June

Updated 20km light rail plan includes revised Bishopstown route, additional stops, and consultation on major Cork transport project

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Cork Luas: Schools and sports clubs face compulsory purchase orders as preferred route revealed

Cork Luas: Schools and sports clubs face compulsory purchase orders as preferred route revealed

There is concern over the route, with the will create a new public transport connection from Ballincollig to Mahon

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Cork Luas: Key changes, 24 stops and potential impact on homes and businesses

Cork Luas: Key changes, 24 stops and potential impact on homes and businesses

Preferred light rail route expected to trigger fresh debate as communities, businesses and commuters assess potential impacts across Cork

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Michael Moynihan: Luas routes need common sense and proper future-proofing

Michael Moynihan: Luas routes need common sense and proper future-proofing

Proposals to bulldoze houses in mature, long-established residential areas and sports clubs central to their community while leaving Cork Airport out of the plan are misguided and will cause a great deal of outrage

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Cork sports clubs find out about impact of changed Luas route day after Irish Examiner report

Cork sports clubs find out about impact of changed Luas route day after Irish Examiner report

Officers of both clubs have asked to see maps showing the precise revised route, the Transport Infrastructure Ireland has declined to do so

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Cork bus complaints surge past 2,700 as busiest routes hit by delays and cancellations

Cork bus complaints surge past 2,700 as busiest routes hit by delays and cancellations

Key Cork routes plagued by delays and cancellations as pressure mounts for urgent improvements to city’s bus network

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Cork Luas preferred route to be unveiled with major changes later this month

Cork Luas preferred route to be unveiled with major changes later this month

Revised Cork light rail route expected to include western extension and changes in Bishopstown ahead of public consultation

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Cork Luas route change could see homes and sports grounds compulsorily purchased

Cork Luas route change could see homes and sports grounds compulsorily purchased

Proposed changes to Cork’s light rail route could affect housing estates and sports clubs, sparking concern among local representatives

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Cork City to get taskforce aimed at improving investment and promoting the arts

Cork City to get taskforce aimed at improving investment and promoting the arts

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he wants the taskforce to particularly look at the needs of the city centre core

Mon, 30 Mar, 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

Cork Luas: TII to reopen public consultation for 18km route

Cork Luas: TII to reopen public consultation for 18km route

The NTA has said a second round of public consultation will now take place in the second quarter of this year

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Cork Luas build ‘to start in lifetime of this government’

Cork Luas build ‘to start in lifetime of this government’

The project has recently concluded a public consultation, with 1,003 submissions received

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

Cork Luas: What 1,000 residents have to say about light rail plan

Cork Luas: What 1,000 residents have to say about light rail plan

Ann Murphy delves into the newly-published objections and observations on plans for Cork’s light rail system — including not one but three suggested extensions to the proposed route

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Locals want Cork Luas to extend out to Carrigaline, the city's northside, and airport

Locals want Cork Luas to extend out to Carrigaline, the city's northside, and airport

Public consultation found 63% of all respondents wanted Luas Cork extended

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Cork Luas: Minister commits to Cork light rail

Cork Luas: Minister commits to Cork light rail

Transport minister Darragh O’Brien said next five years will be transformational for Ireland

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

Is more congestion in Cork City an inevitability?

Is more congestion in Cork City an inevitability?

New report suggests we need to be far more ambitious about increasing public transport — or we remain doomed to sit in traffic

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Residents call for more time to review Cork Luas route amid complex Blackrock section

Residents call for more time to review Cork Luas route amid complex Blackrock section

Residents in Blackrock and Ballintemple say a highly technical report and complex route plans demand more time for review

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

€20m Cork riverside plan unveiled to turn Horgan’s Quay into pedestrian-friendly space

€20m Cork riverside plan unveiled to turn Horgan’s Quay into pedestrian-friendly space

Cork’s Horgan's Quay could soon see traffic rerouted to make way for riverside parks, a promenade, and bike lanes

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Expert tells conference what Cork Luas needs to deliver on time and within cost

Expert tells conference what Cork Luas needs to deliver on time and within cost

Paolo Carbone, Head of Public Transport Capital Programmes, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, said it was important to take time with the delivery of the light rail system and to 'plan it right'

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Carrigaline 'must be included in Cork's Luas plans', say councillors

Carrigaline 'must be included in Cork's Luas plans', say councillors

With a population of more than 20,000, which is continuing to grow, councillors say Carrigaline's inclusion is a 'must' as it is already one of the largest commuter towns in the country

Wed, 21 May, 2025

Cork Luas could get stuck in traffic, slowing journey times

Cork Luas could get stuck in traffic, slowing journey times

A meaningful public consultation process should help inform the planning, using local knowledge of residents and others using the system

Wed, 07 May, 2025

Cork Airport to make a formal Government submission seeking LUAS connection

Cork Airport to make a formal Government submission seeking LUAS connection

LUAS line amongst a series of public transport upgrades sought by DAA

Mon, 05 May, 2025

Cork Airport link proposed for Luas during public consultation

Cork Airport link proposed for Luas during public consultation

The Taoiseach pledged to accelerate the delivery of the light rail system amid calls from the Labour Party for work to start on it before the end of the decade

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

Why Cork needs transport plans that benefit the whole city — not just one side of the Lee

Why Cork needs transport plans that benefit the whole city — not just one side of the Lee

Dividing the city with parochial concerns just serves to give Dublin the last laugh - and who wants that?

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

New Cork City Council chief targets homes, light rail and cultural revival on South Main Street

New Cork City Council chief targets homes, light rail and cultural revival on South Main Street

Valerie O'Sullivan, Cork City’s new chief executive, sets out plans for housing, light rail, and a vibrant cultural revival downtown

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Michael Moynihan: Cork Luas route and distributor road reveal two-tier planning system

S Michael Moynihan: Cork Luas route and distributor road reveal two-tier planning system

Cork’s latest transport plans favour the south while the northside faces roadbuilding through green space and exclusion

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

Policing Authority meeting

Irish Examiner view: Now could be the time to separate policing and security

It is a fraught time in Irish policing, as seen by the frosty reception for Drew Harris at the AGSI conference

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

Catherine Conlon: Cork Luas will improve health outcomes for generations

Catherine Conlon: Cork Luas will improve health outcomes for generations

Children's ability to move around our city independently of cars, reduced noise pollution and increased exercise for all users will have a massive impact

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Watch: Cork Luas light rail system unveiled

Watch: Cork Luas light rail system unveiled

The proposed route runs 18km from Ballincollig in the west to Mahon Point in the east, with 25 stops along the way

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Launch of the Luas Cork Emerging Preferred Route Public Consultation

Government will do 'whatever it can' to accelerate delivery of Cork Luas, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin refused to be drawn on delivery timelines for the multi-billion euro project

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Draft route for 'long-awaited' €1bn Cork Luas light rail system unveiled

Draft route for 'long-awaited' €1bn Cork Luas light rail system unveiled

The proposed route runs 18km from Ballincollig in the west to Mahon Point in the east, with 25 stops along the way

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Tender process unveiled for €500m in Luas trams for Dublin and Cork

Tender process unveiled for €500m in Luas trams for Dublin and Cork

The tender documentation says TII is planning to expand Luas in the greater Dublin area and in addition, TII is also in the planning phase for a new light rail network in Cork city

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024