Place: Bishop Lucey Park

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Michael Moynihan: Things we could achieve month by month over the first half of the year

Is there a case for calling a halt to the event centre altogether?

<p>In recent times, there have been noticeable advances in access to green spaces in our urban centres. Picture: Denis Minihane</p>

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Here's why green space matters in our cities

SMichael Moynihan: Why are we ripping up climate plans to accommodate the Freemasons?

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Freemasons get part of Cork's Bishop Lucey Park despite objections

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Freemasons must open hall to other groups if they want to extend it into Cork city park

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Council to ‘reimagine’ Christmas festivities in Cork

Plan to remove green space and trees from Cork City park criticised

The works include the removal of seven mature trees from Bishop Lucey Park and replacing approximately one-third of the current grassy ground cover with paving.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2023

Watch the Toy Show at the Marina Market or take a Christmas harbour cruise in Cork

Some great ways to get that festive feeling in Cork — Glow opens on Friday, November 25 and there are Christmas movie classics coming up in December as well

Thu, 24 Nov, 2022

Man jailed for punching garda who told him he could not drink alcohol in Cork city park

The court heard that it required four gardaí to arrest the defendant

Fri, 21 Oct, 2022

University graduate 'living off-grid' produced claw hammer in threatening incident in Cork park

Judge told accused, who lives in tent: 'The guards are there for your protection — not claw hammers'

Sat, 17 Sep, 2022

Cork balladeer Roy Buckley: breaking the American market

Cork singer/songwriter, Roy Buckley, has been described by Phil Coulter as "the last of the great balladeers." The thirty-three year old singer from Ballyvolane, whose recently released single reached No. 2 in the iTunes charts in Ireland, is proud of the accolade.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Man, 40s, arrested following assault in Cork city park

Gardaí have arrested a man in relation to a robbery and assault in Cork city yesterday afternoon.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Winning design unveiled for the redevelopment of Cork's Bishop Lucey Park

The competition was launched in January and submissions were received from 32 architectural practices.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

Design competition announced for €2m revamp of historic Cork city park

A major design competition has been launched for the near €2m redevelopment of an historic park in the heart of Cork city.

Thu, 09 Jan, 2020

Cork traders urged to support customer service charter in time for Christmas

Traders in Cork city have been urged to buy-in to a ‘customer service charter’ initiative which has helped Leeside be crowned Ireland’s friendliest city.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2019

Mum who lost sons to heroin pleads for more beds

A mother who lost three sons to heroin in three years has pleaded for more treatment places and for needle- exchange programmes to be scrapped.

Tue, 29 Oct, 2019

'Her story symbolises the modern Cork': Migrant woman mural almost complete

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

Thu, 19 Sep, 2019

Parking space in Cork city transformed into 'People's Parklet'

A parking space has been transformed into an oasis of calm in the heart of Cork’s inner city.

Wed, 24 Jul, 2019

Try a handmade gift this Christmas - Derval O'Rourke's spiced Christmas almonds

I love this time of year and this week I’m sharing some of my favourite ways to spend my downtime in December. For my recipe, it’s my gingerbread cookies and spiced almonds, both great edible gift options, writes Derval O'Rourke.

Fri, 07 Dec, 2018

BULLETIN: Naughten FoI details show US meeting; Scouting Ireland contacted by 80 alleged abuse victims

Here's your morning bulletin.

Thu, 29 Nov, 2018

Stephen Teap named man of the year for ‘trailblazing’ work

A father of two who has advocated for improved cancer screening after it emerged that his wife died arising out of deficiencies in CervicalCheck has received the Irish Tatler magazine man of the year award.

Sat, 13 Oct, 2018

Digging into the past reveals Cork settled much earlier than thought

Wooden floors uncovered by excavation work on South Main Street suggests urban planning arrived in Cork earlier than we thought, writes Niall Murray.

Mon, 29 Jan, 2018

Arrest after ‘arranged’ near-riot by teenage gangs

A teenager was arrested after a near-riot involving several groups of young people in Cork City at the weekend.

Mon, 15 Jan, 2018

Let it Glow, let it Glow, let it Glow: Behind the scenes at Cork's Christmas festival

Before the Glow Christmas experience opened in Cork at the weekend, Ellie O’Byrne went behind the scenes to see the preparations

Mon, 04 Dec, 2017

Santa’s workshop sets Cork a-Glow for Christmas festival

In a major boost to Cork’s reputation as home to industry, Santa Claus has relocated his workshop from the North Pole to the banks of the Lee for the month of December.

Sat, 02 Dec, 2017

Glow festival saved in time for Christmas after budget adjustments

Christmas in Cork has been saved after City Hall secured enough funding to stage the city’s hugely popular Glow festival again this year.

Thu, 16 Nov, 2017

Irish cities set to glow this Christmas

Cities in Ireland are catching up with the European mainland when it comes to festive markets, says Ciara McDonnell

Sat, 04 Nov, 2017

Douglas Community School principal: ‘If the roof had struck somebody, they would have had no chance’

A school principal has spoken of his relief that nobody was killed or injured when the roof was ripped off its gym before slamming into nearby homes.

Wed, 18 Oct, 2017

Huge clean-up operation under way as Ophelia leaves trail of destruction

A massive clean-up operation is under way across Cork City after Ophelia left a trail of destruction.

Tue, 17 Oct, 2017

Where I sported and played ’neath each green leafy shade

A Cork resident wrote to me about Cork city planners apparent shortsightedness in asphalting over the city’s green spaces, writes Damien Enright

Mon, 04 Sep, 2017

Something for the weekend

Some of the best events for all the family this week, compiled by Colette Keane

Sat, 29 Jul, 2017

Wife, mother, and maker of fine furniture

Ellie O’Byrne met a woman who, perhaps surprisingly, was turning out craft furniture in the Cork of the 1950s and 1960s

Mon, 24 Jul, 2017

WATCH: A retreat from busy city life

YOU don’t have to be overly religious, or religious at all, to simply say ‘Praise be’, and to count secular blessings.

Sat, 08 Jul, 2017

Boxing coach Albie Murphy to get plaque

A plaque is being unveiled to one of Ireland’s greatest Olympic coaches — Albie Murphy — at Bishop Lucey Park in Cork today.

Sat, 27 May, 2017

Fireballs on chains whirled by man outside public park

People passing the front gates of Cork’s Bishop Lucey Park last Friday had to avoid a man whirling long chains with fireballs attached.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2017

Set out your stall for the Christmas festival experience

All across the country, thousands of rosy-cheeked revellers are delighting in the festive cheer of Christmas markets. Kelly O’Brien takes us through the best the country has to offer.

Mon, 05 Dec, 2016

Cork City Council seeks tenders for Christmas production

It may only be the start of summer, but one local authority already has its eyes on Christmas.

Mon, 23 May, 2016

‘Chernobyl clean-up heroes feel dishonoured’ says Adi Roche

Humanitarian Adi Roche has called on the global community to honour the sacrifice of Chernobyl’s forgotten hero ‘liquidators’.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2016

Cork's St Patrick’s Day festival to honour centenarians

Pride of place at the forthcoming St Patrick’s Day parade in Cork will go to anybody celebrating their 100th birthday this year.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Something for the weekend...

Pet experts Pedigree and Whiskas have teamed up to host ‘Pawsitivity in the City’; a free, fun-filled family pet event taking place this weekend in Merrion Square (today 12pm-4pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm). 

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016