Cork’s city councillors have approved four variations to the city development plan, paving the way for the delivery of almost 150 social housing units, including a downsizing scheme for the elderly.

A range of events to mark the centenary of the murder of Cork lord mayor Tomás MacCurtain have been cancelled

In a time of self-isolation, the installation of the final restored section of Cork's landmark Daly's bridge took on an added significance today.

An ongoing quest for secure tenure and fair rents. Demands to build more and better housing. Social deprivation and mental health problems.

Independence was an issue in Cork’s local elections in 1920, but a housing crisis, the cost of living, and widespread poverty also influenced the vote, writes Kieran McCarthy.

The history of some of the most iconic places in West Cork are explored through the pages of a new illustrated book that charts the character and the beauty of the region.

Mr Magee was commissioned by Cork City Council to paint the piece on the double gable wall facing Bishop Lucey Park.

An independent councillor and local dentist have appealed the recent decision of Cork City Council to grant planning permission

Work to dismantle Cork's famous Shakey Bridge has begun as the first section of Daly's Bridge has been removed and placed on a barge in the River Lee.

Consultants are to be appointed soon to prepare a report on how to open a gate to provide pedestrian access to Cork’s newest public park.

Plans for more than 270 apartments on the site of the former Ursuline Convent in Blackrock on the southside of Cork city have been approved by An Bord Pleanála.

The long-held vision for Cork’s docklands as a thriving urban waterfront precinct has taken a major step forward after details of a landmark deal emerged.

Designing and building your dream house should not be the preserve of only the rich and famous, says Kieran McCarthy.

Business leaders in one of Cork's most historic city areas have called for a tougher approach and more government funding to tackle long-term vacancy and dereliction following a partial building collapse.

The new Lord Mayor of Cork said he wants to build connections between various communities and residents of the newly enlarged city.

Talks on who will become the next Lord Mayor of Cork were already underway even as the last two candidates took their seats with just a single vote separating them following a recount.

Fianna Fáil is on course to retain its position as the largest party on Cork City Council with Fine Gael a close second after the “green wave” swept Sinn Féin aside over the weekend.

Alan O'Connor (35) who worked in the Natural History Collections at the National Museum in Dublin, had just completed a teacher training course.

There is going to be a large number of new faces in Cork’s County Hall after the local election counts are completed and their appearance may well alter the balance of power within the local authority.

The city boundary extension will remove nearly all of Glanmire from the former Glanmire-Cobh municipal district.