Place: Tramore Valley Park

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Cork City Council 'stunned' as hundreds queue to snap up 2,500 free trees in an hour

'I think we could have given away double the number of trees'

<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

<p>Vernon Mount Bridge in Cork — the pedestrian and cycle bridge over the N40 South Link Road — links Tramore Valley Park with Frankfield and Grange. Picture: Larry Cummins </p>

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Vernon Mount Bridge: Cork City Council agrees name of new flyover bridge after tight vote

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Donal Hickey: From Yeats to city parks and wetlands — funds for local biodiversity action plans

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Sit back and do nothing — to your lawn anyway — for No Mow May

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Cork City urged to take the plunge with a new city lido

Land swap deal to facilitate bridge to Tramore Valley Park

A vote on the proposal was called after some councillors raised concerns about the lack of information on the matter

Tue, 09 Nov, 2021

Cork soccer and football star Saoirse Noonan's novel one-on-one coaching venture for kids starved of summer camps

The Cork LGFA and Cork City star has set up camp in a local park and business is booming.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Pedestrian plan restores Cork's Marina to its original purpose

The historic Marina riverside amenity in Cork has been pedestrianised for the summer, fuelling hopes that it could become permanent.

Fri, 15 May, 2020

No track for Leevale to return to

Leevale athletes may have no access to local running tracks until September, club chairman Donal Murnane has said.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Fianna Fáil councillor: 'Stop whinging' over returning Cork traffic

A Fianna Fáil councillor has urged some of those advocating for improved cycling infrastructure in Cork to "stop their whinging" and warned that there will be more cars on the road as the country emerges from lockdown next week.

Wed, 13 May, 2020

Pitch closures deepen the urban-rural divide

The closure of pitches has only emphasised the difficulties already faced by clubs in South Kerry, according to divisional PRO Brian O’Sullivan.

Wed, 13 May, 2020

Cork City Council: No pedestrian access to Tramore Valley Park

City officials have ruled out temporary public access to Cork city's newest public park through a maintenance gate.

Tue, 12 May, 2020

Psychologist advises Cork City Hall on measure to alleviate public's fears about reopening

A psychologist is advising the Cork city centre CORE partnership on the phased reopening of the city.

Mon, 04 May, 2020

Learner Dad: "I’m an Irish male born before 1990, so tears are not an option"

Don’t ask me which week it is at this stage — I wouldn’t be surprised to wake up one of these mornings and discover that it’s Christmas Day,

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Making a mark at Marina Park

Roncalli is detached, bigger and fresher and a great option for homebuyers, says Tommy Barker.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Discussions ongoing to resolve cancellation of Cork cycling events due to insurance issues

Cycling Ireland says "discussions are ongoing" in an effort to resolve the insurance issues that led to the cancellation of a number of events in Cork city in recent weeks.

Thu, 28 Nov, 2019

Tánaiste satisfied €140m flood defence plan for Cork is not a 'walls scheme'

The Tánaiste says he is satisfied that the €140m flood defence plan for Cork “is the best engineering solution” and is not a “walls scheme”.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2019

'Significant flooding risk': Tidal flood alert issued for Cork City as Storm Sebastian approaches

Cork City council have issued a tidal flood alert due to a period of very high astronomical Spring Tides.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2019

Consultants to prepare report on pedestrian access to Tramore Valley Park

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.

Tue, 10 Sep, 2019

Man in 'serious condition' after Cork crash

Gardaí are currently at the scene after the incident on the South City Link Road between Tramore Valley Park and the turnoff for South Douglas Road in the city.

Sun, 04 Aug, 2019

Outgoing Lord Mayor criticises long-running Cork events centre saga

The outgoing Lord Mayor of Cork has attacked the government over the city’s long-running events centre saga and said it’s now time for them to deliver.

Wed, 05 Jun, 2019

Cork City Hall reports plant vandalism in Tramore Valley Park to gardaí

City officials have appealed to the public to report anti-social behaviour around Cork’s newest public park to gardaí.

Wed, 05 Jun, 2019

Newest park in Cork City could become concert venue

It’s taken longer than planned, pedestrian and cycling access needs to be improved, but a vast new public park has been officially opened on the site of Cork City’s former dump.

Thu, 23 May, 2019

Four environmental groups have united to back the creation of a directly-elected mayor in Cork

If there is a yes vote, legislation will be required before the first directly-elected mayoral elections in 2021.

Fri, 10 May, 2019

Local Elections: Familiar faces, but seven into six won’t go

In the final of a five-part series, Kevin O’Neill profiles the competitive Cork City South-East constituency.

Fri, 03 May, 2019

True turn-key sale as grand piano is an optional purchase at Palaceanne House

Tommy Barker is impressed by a graceful, elegant property which provides modern living in a period home

Thu, 25 Apr, 2019

Tramore Valley Park to open following parking upgrade

After years of pledges, promises, and missed deadlines, a huge public park in Cork City to rival Dublin’s Phoenix Park is set to open.

Fri, 19 Apr, 2019

City traders should get ‘little taster’ of afternoon car ban

Traders in Cork should be given “a little taster” of the St Patrick’s Street afternoon car ban over the coming weeks to encourage them to embrace change.

Fri, 04 May, 2018

Darragh McElhinney ‘training session’ ends in race victory

It wasn’t written in the script, but a tremendous finish by Darragh McElhinney saw the Bantry teenager take the senior boys’ title at the South Munster Schools cross-country, which took place in ideal conditions at Tramore Valley Park yesterday.

Sat, 27 Jan, 2018

Ask Audrey: 'Come here, do posh girls fake orgasms?'

Ask Audrey has been sorting out Cork people for ages 

Fri, 17 Nov, 2017

180-acre former dump to open as public park after council ring-fences €50k

A huge new public park in Cork City, to rival Dublin’s Phoenix Park, is finally set to open next year.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

€11m for housing repairs in Cork City Council budget

An €11m loan for council housing repairs in Cork city is on the way and funding for road repairs and homeless services has been increased as city councillors agreed not to increase commercial rates and parking charges.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

Campaigners want transfer of Georgian villa to public ownership

Heritage campaigners have backed calls for the fire-gutted remains of a listed Georgian villa to be taken into public ownership.

Tue, 25 Jul, 2017

Check out the high-speed racing action at the BMX National Series

The BMX Ireland National Series was hosted by Cork BMX Club at their track at Tramore Valley Park last weekend.

Wed, 28 Jun, 2017

Call for park and ride to open for sports events in Cork

Calls have been made to open Cork’s park and ride facility during big sporting events to minimise parking chaos in the city.

Fri, 31 Mar, 2017

Sally Pearson leads all-star cast at Athlone GP

A host of international stars are set to take on some of Ireland’s best athletes at the Athlone International Grand Prix this evening.

Wed, 15 Feb, 2017

20-40 teens were in historic Vernon Mount or its environs around time of blaze

Gardaí are closing in on the Vernon Mount arsonists who torched the historic and protected Georgian villa in Cork City at the weekend.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2016

Check out the action from yesterday's Munster Schools Cross Country

A gallery of photographs from the GloHealth Munster Schools Cross Country, held at Tramore Valley Park, Cork City on Thursday, February 11.

Fri, 12 Feb, 2016

Athletics: Majestic Kevin Mulcaire forges clear at Tramore Valley Park

Reigning Munster and Irish Schools senior cross-country champion Kevin Mulcaire eased his way to a comfortable victory at the GloHealth Munster Schools which took place over a demanding course at Tramore Valley Park on the Kinsale Road.

Fri, 12 Feb, 2016

Cork park forced to cancel run as ‘Operation Transformation’ sparks huge demand

Cork’s newest public park has run into more access difficulties after being swamped by people trying to keep fit.

Fri, 29 Jan, 2016

Dump gas powers up to 500 homes in Cork city

Gas from a former dump is generating enough electricity to power up to 500 homes.

Fri, 11 Dec, 2015

New Cork city public park should open in summer

A huge new public park in Cork, to rival Dublin’s Phoenix Park, should open to the public next summer.

Wed, 02 Dec, 2015

Your Monday morning catch-up

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2015

VIDEO: Roll Up Roll Up: The Wolfe Stage School Circus is in Town

Careen and Declan Wolfe of the Wolfe Stage School, Douglas, present the Circus Showcase at the Tramore Valley Park, Kinsale Road, Cork. 

Sun, 08 Nov, 2015

Council vows to address Tramore Valley park access problems

City officials have pledged to address access, along with health and safety issues, at a new city park following the cancellation of another public event on the site.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

Cork family fun day at Tramore Valley Park gets go-ahead

A charity fun day in Cork city’s newest public park is set to go ahead this weekend after technical insurance issues were overcome.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2015

VIDEO: Irish National BMX series in Cork

Check out all the action from round three of the Irish National BMX series hosted by the Cork BMX Club at Tramore Valley Park in Cork.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2015

Cork plan for 20,000 houses

A development plan for Cork has identified land in the city that is suitable for the production of nearly 20,000 houses. The bulk of the land is available in the redeveloped docklands and Port of Cork area in Tivoli.

Fri, 08 May, 2015

On yer bike for a fun day at Cork city’s newest public park

A new BMX track in Cork’s newest public park will be showcased this summer as part of a huge family charity day.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2015