Place: Glanmire

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Ossian Smyth press conference
Groups hit out at delay in public consultation for Blackpool flood relief scheme
According to plans outlined on the OPW's national flood information portal, the planning process for both the Glanmire and Midleton schemes have taken between 8 and 10 years

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

Gareth O'Callaghan: Cork's catastrophic floods brought out the very best in people
S Gareth O'Callaghan: Cork's catastrophic floods brought out the very best in people
The sense of community spirit shown by the residents of Midleton and Glanmire last week was heartening to witness

Sat, 28 Oct, 2023

Ireland Energy Summit
'Nature-based solutions are the best protection against flooding', says Environment Minister 
Although Ireland has good systems for modelling and predicting weather systems, 'we need to enhance our modelling of flood systems,' Eamon Ryan said

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

Glanmire residents 'held hostage' by the threat of further flooding
Glanmire residents 'held hostage' by the threat of further flooding
Calls for emergency funding and action to prevent further damage

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

Cork flood relief schemes mired in lengthy planning delays
Cork flood relief schemes mired in lengthy planning delays
In 2015 Storm Frank led to a major consultation on preventive measures in several of the worst-hit areas in Cork.  Storm Ellen followed in 2020, Storm Barra in 2021, and Storm Eunice in 2022, but Glanmire only recently began flood-relief work while Midleton is still at planning stage

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

Strong community spirit amid the devastation of Storm Babet
Strong community spirit amid the devastation of Storm Babet
Groups, individuals, and businesses in Co Cork are providing support for those impacted by this week's flooding

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

OPW, council and flood scheme workers to look at ways to better protect Glanmire 
OPW, council and flood scheme workers to look at ways to better protect Glanmire 
OPW Minister Patrick O’Donovan made the pledge as he toured the area on Friday

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Built environment should not be exacerbating flood issues
Irish Examiner view: Built environment should not be exacerbating flood issues
The issue of natural flood plains and river courses adversely affected by housing development is set to come into focus

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

Government willing to open fund for flood-hit sports clubs, says minister
Government willing to open fund for flood-hit sports clubs, says minister
Department of Enterprise ready to activate flooding support scheme for businesses, while Sarsfields GAA Club is praised for its work in preventing further flooding in Glanmire

Thu, 19 Oct, 2023

Storm Babet: Planning objections delaying flood schemes, says Micheál Martin
Workers dam off road in Glanmire to prevent flooding after mattress blocked culvert
On Wednesday flooding from Storm Babet meant cars were abandoned on streets, with water gushing past their windows and some roads remain closed

Thu, 19 Oct, 2023

Fresh rain warning for Cork as Storm Babet clean-up begins
Fresh rain warning for Cork as Storm Babet clean-up begins
A status yellow rainfall warning has been issued for Cork, Kerry, and Limerick from 11pm on Thursday

Thu, 19 Oct, 2023

'We are all just devastated': Historic Cork hurling club badly damaged by Storm Babet
'We are all just devastated': Historic Cork hurling club badly damaged by Storm Babet
Sarsfields GAA Club suffered extensive damage after the Glashaboy River burst its banks, after Storm Babet saw almost a month's rain fall in 24 hours

Thu, 19 Oct, 2023

Homes and businesses in Cork begin clean-up after Storm Babet unleashed havoc
Homes and businesses in Cork begin clean-up after Storm Babet unleashed havoc
Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe said funding is available after parts of Cork experience a month’s rainfall in a day

Thu, 19 Oct, 2023

Storm Babet floods cause extensive damage in Glanmire as residents scramble to protect homes
Storm Babet floods cause extensive damage in Glanmire as residents scramble to protect homes
Engineering firm that was working on flood defences springs into action and helps prevent even more damage in Glanmire

Wed, 18 Oct, 2023

Storm Babet: Army deployed as Midleton 'impassable' with 100 properties flooded 
Storm Babet: Army deployed as Midleton 'impassable' with 100 properties flooded 
Cork East TD James O’Connor said: 'Following severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall, I understand that the Defence Forces will be deployed to provide emergency assistance to Cork County Council'

Wed, 18 Oct, 2023

Cahirmee horse fair
HSE urged to shelve plans for mental health facility in Co Cork
Councillors heard that St Stephen’s Hospital at Sarsfield’s Court in Glanmire will be the site of Cork's new elective hospital, an unsuitably medicalised setting for the mental health unit

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

Glanmire flood defence work to prioritise northern side of town
Glanmire flood defence work to prioritise northern side of town
More than 70 houses and businesses were flooded in the area when the River Glashaboy burst its banks following torrential rainfall in June 2012

Thu, 24 Aug, 2023

Michael Moynihan: Cork should think about the vista it presents to visitors as they arrive
S Michael Moynihan: Cork should think about the vista it presents to visitors as they arrive
We need gates to this city — not to keep people out, but as places where we can clearly declare to one and all: 'This is Cork' 

Thu, 29 Jun, 2023

Ask Audrey: 'She said, that sounds like the 7th circle of hell. I said, it’s Ardmore, actually'
Ask Audrey: Our coffee business is called My Body is a Ballintemple
Queuing to view a house in Glanmire... I don’t know what’s worse there, the queueing or the viewing

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Contracts signed for long-awaited Glanmire flood scheme
Contracts signed for long-awaited Glanmire flood scheme
Construction works are expected to start in early July and continue for 32 months

Thu, 08 Jun, 2023

Work to begin when contract signed on long-awaited Glanmire flood relief scheme
Work to begin when contract signed on long-awaited Glanmire flood relief scheme
The construction works are expected to continue for 32 months and will cost in the region of €14m.

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

Cork motorists to face 20km diversions as Dunkettle roadworks continue
Cork motorists to face 20km diversions as Dunkettle roadworks continue
Westbound N25/N8 approaches to the Dunkettle roundabout will close from Friday evening until at least 9pm on Saturday

Sat, 22 Apr, 2023

Australia cancelled Irish citizen Marina Sologub's visa 'in national interest'
Australia cancelled Irish citizen Marina Sologub's visa 'in national interest'
The Kazakhstan-born space industry consultant, who grew up and was educated in Cork, did not pass a 'character test'

Fri, 03 Mar, 2023

Irish concerns after Cork student declared 'security threat' in Australia
Irish concerns after Cork student declared 'security threat' in Australia
Former Cork TD Bernard Allen says he is 'gobsmacked' to discover Marina Sologub who had previously worked for him has been identified as a security risk

Mon, 27 Feb, 2023

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Cork man shot in LA was a reluctant bishop, but an authentically generous person
In the wake of his violent death, Ann Murphy talks to those who will remember Bishop David O’Connell for his work with the vulnerable and his ‘commitment to justice’

Sat, 25 Feb, 2023

Special 9% Vat rate for hospitality sector extended until September 
Special 9% Vat rate for hospitality sector extended until September 
The Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) will also be extended, and simplified to allow more small businesses to avail of the support

Tue, 21 Feb, 2023

Episcopal Diocese plans sanctuary for undocumented
Cork bishop murdered in Los Angeles was 'a joyful man'
The sheriff of Los Angeles County has promised that his department is "committed to arresting those responsible" for the murder of Cork-born Bishop David O'Connell

Mon, 20 Feb, 2023

Flood works in Cork City and Glanmire to begin by next year — but Blackpool faces further wait
Flood works in Cork City and Glanmire to begin by next year — but Blackpool faces further wait
Disagreement over Blackpool flood plan has caused delay and Office of Public Works has 'to wait for consent to be given', OPW Minister Patrick O'Donovan said

Tue, 07 Feb, 2023

Work to start on Glanmire flood relief before June, says minister 
Work to start on Glanmire flood relief before June, says minister 
The €14m Glashaboy River flood relief scheme has been in the pipeline since 2012 and has hit numerous delays but 'money is not an issue', Dáil told

Fri, 20 Jan, 2023

Cork voluntary group warns Ukrainian orphans 'will die from extreme temperatures'
Cork voluntary group warns Ukrainian orphans 'will die from extreme temperatures'
A Cork-based voluntary group is scrambling to help hundreds of orphaned children in Ukraine. The children are in the previously safe town of Chervonorad, which has recently come under bombardment by the Russians.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

Strep A infection
Cork schoolgirl is fourth child to die with Strep A infection
Saoirse O’Sullivan, a fourth class pupil at Scoil Naomh Iosaf in Riverstown, Glanmire, died on Monday

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

Woman Holding up a shop sign saying: Sorry we're Closed
Glanmire store among seven businesses served with closure orders in November
Inspectors from the FSAI noted that there was 'evidence of rodent interference and damage to food and food packaging' in the storeroom of the Cork store

Fri, 09 Dec, 2022

Cahirmee horse fair
St Stephen's in Glanmire confirmed as site for new elective hospital
Cork centre expected to provide 180,000 extra procedures, treatments, and diagnostic appointments a year

Wed, 07 Dec, 2022

Cork elective hospital plan going to Cabinet as five surgical hubs planned
Cork elective hospital plan going to Cabinet as five surgical hubs planned
No locations chosen yet for the surgical hubs in Cork, Limerick, Waterford, Galway, and Dublin

Sun, 04 Dec, 2022

Mental Health Commission drops court action against Cork psychiatric hospital
Mental Health Commission drops court action against Cork psychiatric hospital
The withdrawal of the prosecution follows four specific assurances by the HSE

Wed, 30 Nov, 2022

Location of new €100m hospital for Cork 'not a northside-southside debate'
Location of new €100m hospital for Cork 'not a northside-southside debate'
Site selection row looms over new elective facility as concerns voiced over distance from other major hospitals

Sun, 27 Nov, 2022

Cahirmee horse fair
Cork elective hospital could be open by 2027
Cork North Central Fianna Fáil TD, Padraig O’Sullivan, was critical of delays of up to eight months within Health Minister Stephen Donnelly’s department

Sat, 26 Nov, 2022

Cahirmee horse fair
Taoiseach determined to 'press ahead' with development of new hospital in Glanmire
Martin critical of delays caused by 'navel-gazing' and says: 'I'm a great believer in getting things done'

Fri, 25 Nov, 2022

Taoiseach confirms Cork's new hospital to be signed off next week 
Taoiseach confirms Cork's new hospital to be signed off next week 
Micheál Martin says he's taking the elective hospitals issue 'by the scruff of the neck', with facilities in the pipeline in Cork, Galway, Dublin, and Limerick 

Wed, 23 Nov, 2022

St Stephen’s in Glanmire chosen as site for new elective hospital
St Stephen’s in Glanmire chosen as site for new elective hospital
Taoiseach Micheál Martin: 'We’re taking this by the scruff of the neck to say we want elective hospitals in Cork, Galway and Dublin'

Wed, 23 Nov, 2022

Over 800 applications received for 32 cost-rental homes in Glanmire
Over 800 applications received for 32 cost-rental homes in Glanmire
The properties have rents at least 25% below market value, with one-bedroom apartments starting at €840 per month.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2022

Minister may issue direction to Cork City Council over planning failures
Minister may issue direction to Cork City Council over planning failures
The Office of the Planning Regulator said that the Cork City Development Plan “fails to implement recommendations” it had suggested.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2022

Cork Education & Training Board to run new special school
Cork Education & Training Board to run new special school
The school will be located on an interim basis in Rochestown in a premises which will become available in early 2023.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2022

Cork bar launches autism-friendly days and special menus 
Cork bar launches autism-friendly days and special menus 
A Cork bar/restaurant has launched autism-friendly days and special menus following a collaboration between itself and a COPE Foundation jobs coach.

Tue, 21 Jun, 2022

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