Derelict sites must be tackled and some medieval laneways should be opened up to improve pedestrian access as part of a multi-agency strategy to rejuvenate one of Cork’s most historic streets.

Hundreds of thousands of euro have been invested in cycle lanes and in Cork another €2m has been invested in the Coca Cola bike scheme. But why do potholes still abound, asks Caroline Delaney.

It’s sandbags at the ready in Cork city again after the local authority once more warned of tidal flooding today and tomorrow.

The New Year won’t bring any let-up in the stormy weather in the south of the country as flood alerts have been issued in Cork city and county.

COASTAL areas have been put on flood alert with high tides, gales and heavy rain forecast this weekend.

Some residents in the Middle Parish in Cork chose to leave their homes last night in fear that there would be a repeat of the events of November 19.

CORK developers Murrayforde say the company is in a healthy state despite the appointment of a receiver.

GARDAÍ believe a fire that gutted a derelict warehouse in the centre of Cork may have been started deliberately.

THE Bodega Bar in Cork city has been bought by developer Owen O’Callaghan, in a €7 million swoop, and is set to be redeveloped as a shop.

AS flood warnings were issued yesterday for Cork city and county, the OPW (Office of Public Works) was criticised for not reacting swiftly enough to the growing prospect of global warming submerging low-lying areas.

IF fantastic light looks through the eyes of bridges then the River Lee’s latest addition can only add to the spectacle.