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I followed my dreams of learning to drive a bus — it has been a bumpy ride
I followed my dreams of learning to drive a bus — it has been a bumpy ride
With dreams of learning to drive a bus, Siobhán Cronin embarked on lessons... but this road less travelled is proving a difficult journey

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Traffic jam with a row of cars on a highway during rush hour in the evening after work. red brake lights of stopped cars on the
Cabinet to consider range of options to reduce traffic gridlock
New transport paper outlines a range of options to tackle Ireland's traffic problem, as Dublin found to be third most congested city in the world

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

METROLINK; MINISTER EAMON RYAN TD
€200m spent on Dublin Metrolink despite no substantial building works starting
The beleaguered project, which would see an underground service running from Charlemont to Swords via Dublin Airport, has been beset by delays, complaints, and judicial reviews

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Future Cork: Stadiums like Páirc Uí Chaoimh should be seen as municipal arenas, says Taoiseach
Future Cork: Stadiums like Páirc Uí Chaoimh should be seen as municipal arenas, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin said Cork should harness Virgin Media Park, Turner's Cross, and the 'extraordinary facility' at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Frequent N40 crashes causing traffic chaos across Cork city
Frequent N40 crashes causing traffic chaos across Cork city
Minister and councillors call for crash data review, faster vehicle removal and stronger Garda presence on Cork’s N40

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Future Cork: €353m Docklands investment driving Cork housing and infrastructure growth
Future Cork: €353m Docklands investment driving Cork housing and infrastructure growth
Massive Docklands investment, new housing and public realm upgrades are reshaping Cork, but transport and flood risks remain pressing challenges

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

'Opportunity' for Youghal-Midleton rail link to be included in revised transport strategy for Cork
'Opportunity' for Youghal-Midleton rail link to be included in revised transport strategy for Cork
Passenger trains from Midleton to Youghal were discontinued in 1963, while freight trains continued to use the line until 1982.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Aer Lingus to add flights on Cork to Glasgow route this summer
Aer Lingus to add flights on Cork to Glasgow route this summer
Aer Lingus has also expanded its European network from Cork with the introduction of new routes to Nice and Santiago de Compostela, beginning May 2 and June 1 respectively

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Drone deliveries in Cork: 'We're the only one that makes money, not Amazon, not Google'
Drone deliveries in Cork: 'We're the only one that makes money, not Amazon, not Google'
Manna founder champions Ireland as a drone delivery leader, launching a Cork pilot while scaling global growth and — uniquely — making a profit on every delivery

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Emma deSouza: So much more needs to be done to support rural resettlement
Emma deSouza: So much more needs to be done to support rural resettlement
It is a privilege to be a part of a rural community, but it's not without its challenges

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Terry Prone: A scheduling error led to my most fun day in weeks
S Terry Prone: A scheduling error led to my most fun day in weeks
I went to Cork for no reason last week and immediately came back

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Movies, fast food and tailgating among 160 complaints from learner drivers about instructors
Movies, fast food and tailgating among 160 complaints from learner drivers about instructors
Road Safety Authority (RSA) received complaints about instructors including inappropriate behaviour such as sexualised comments and a racial slur

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Dublin Taxi
Government has 'no intention' of allowing rideshare apps to address taxi shortage, minister says
Transport minister Darragh O'Brien was responding to research which highlighted supply shortage in the taxi sector

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Major boost for Cork road projects expected in Government announcement
Major boost for Cork road projects expected in Government announcement
Cork expected to be given funding for projects such as the Cork to Ringaskiddy road, Innishannon bypass, the Mallow relief road, and safety works in Carrigaline

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Fears of summer travel chaos as Cork Airport airspace closed for seven hours
Fears of summer travel chaos as Cork Airport airspace closed for seven hours
Air traffic control staffing shortages and industrial tensions raise concern over further airport closures during peak summer travel season

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Staff shortages in air traffic control led to closure of Cork's airspace
Staff shortages in air traffic control led to closure of Cork's airspace
AirNav Ireland, which is responsible for air traffic control at the airport, apologised for the inconvenience

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Cabinet briefing - Dublin
'Difficult challenge' to bar scrambler bikes from public roads, says justice minister
Scramblers remain legal to own in Ireland, and restricting their importation would require engagement with the European Commission

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Large Tourist Bus Travels Fast In The City
NTA has spent an 'astounding' €35m on contactless payment system due in 2028
Cork councillor says it is an 'astounding sum to be spent' on a system which public transport users will not see for another two years 

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Mark Hehir interview
Irish bus driver sacked after chasing thief hopes employers realise they 'got it wrong'
An employment tribunal has upheld the decision to sack London bus driver, and Limerick native, Mark Hehir. 

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Government to examine licensing and sale of scrambler bikes amid crackdown
Government to examine licensing and sale of scrambler bikes amid crackdown
Ministers say a new ban on scramblers in public spaces will remove ambiguity for gardaí and strengthen enforcement

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Cork council to urge Government to change transport policy to include Midleton-Youghal rail link
Cork council to urge Government to change transport policy to include Midleton-Youghal rail link
Advocates say service is vital to cater for increased housing in the East Cork and West Waterford regions, and to reduce traffic gridlock on the N25 main Cork-Waterford road

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Grace Lynch death
Campaigners blast Government for dragging heels on scrambler bike ban
Road Safety Group says it should not have taken the death of a teenager for the Government to look at implementing regulations legislated for in 2023

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

A bus that goes where you ask it to — service being piloted in Limerick, Kerry, and Mayo
A bus that goes where you ask it to — service being piloted in Limerick, Kerry, and Mayo
On-demand shuttle buses and safer cycling show promise, but a cultural shift and investment are still needed

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Less than a quarter of journeys into Cork City made via sustainable methods
Less than a quarter of journeys into Cork City made via sustainable methods
75% of journeys into the city were by car, with just 23% via sustainable transport

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Transport agency to meet Cork delegation over repeated accidents at dangerous N20 junctions
Transport agency to meet Cork delegation over repeated accidents at dangerous N20 junctions
County councillors increasingly concerned about almost daily accidents on N20 junctions between Rathduff, on the northern outskirts of Cork City, and Charleville

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Trump
Irish Examiner view: The impact of Trump’s many whims
These are truly uncertain times

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Remote working: Employers should work with staff but they cannot solve traffic jams
Remote working: Employers should work with staff but they cannot solve traffic jams
Denis O’Brien caused a stir when he hit out at remote working. While Damien McCarthy does not concur with all of Mr O'Brien's points, he welcomes a rare voice speaking up for employers

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

School bus
Tipperary parents furious after special school transport cancelled on New Year’s Eve
Families were left distraught after being told disability school transport was cancelled, before Bus Éireann reversed the decision following pressure

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Getting Cork commuters to cycle would not reduce 'deeply-rooted car dependency', study finds
Getting Cork commuters to cycle would not reduce 'deeply-rooted car dependency', study finds
Transport study finds growth in cycling comes at the expense of walking and public transport rather than cars

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

TD 'frustrated' at slow rollout out of contactless payments on public transport
TD 'frustrated' at slow rollout out of contactless payments on public transport
Cork South-Central TD Jerry Buttimer said tap and pay is about making public transport easier for people

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

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Uber wants to disrupt Ireland's taxi regulation. Here's how and why it's being resisted
Uber's ‘platform economy’ mission is being met with resistance in Ireland and elsewhere. DARRAGH GOLDEN unravels the story behind the recent Dublin and Cork taxi protests

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Irish Rail looking to add more carriages to 'crammed' Midleton service
Irish Rail looking to add more carriages to 'crammed' Midleton service
No plans to extend car park at busy station

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Accelerating Infrastructure launch
ieExplains: The Government's 'Accelerating Infrastructure' plan
Most actions are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026, with some expected to be done in 2027

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Infrastructure is the battleground this Government cannot afford to lose
Infrastructure is the battleground this Government cannot afford to lose
The Coalition’s ambitious infrastructure overhaul promises faster delivery of major projects, but legal risks and EU constraints could undermine progress

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Judicial review into Dublin’s Metrolink begins today
Judicial review into Dublin’s Metrolink begins today
Controversial review is listed for a 'motion of notice' on High Court's planning and environment list

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Charleville traffic plan to be unveiled at meeting on Saturday
Charleville traffic plan to be unveiled at meeting on Saturday
Public consultation takes place from 10am to 5pm — and people who cannot attend in person can contribute online 

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Government defends removal of 2:1 ratio of spending on public transport versus roads in new plan
Government defends removal of 2:1 ratio of spending on public transport versus roads in new plan
New National Development Plan will allocate €10.1bn to public transport projects, and €9.7bn to roads

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Electric car purchase incentives
Government investment a 'drop in the ocean' of what's needed for electric vehicle charging
The Oireachtas Transport Committee heard that 10 times more funding is needed for fast, public electric vehicle charging

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Modern Train at Cork Station Platform in Ireland
Revised National Development Plan delivers €1bn for Cork rail expansion and new stations
More than €1bn will accelerate Cork’s commuter rail expansion as the updated NDP shifts transport spending towards a new 1:1 ratio

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Batteries from speed indicator signs stolen across Cork
Batteries from speed indicator signs stolen across Cork
Council meeting told 'it is no longer viable to keep replacing batteries"

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

M50 Tolls
Toll increases 'straw that broke the camel’s back' as hauliers threaten blocking Dublin motorway
The Irish Road Haulage Association says frustration over rising tolls and taxes could see major protests disrupting key routes and airports

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Protest against greenway CPOs at Leinster House this week
Protest against greenway CPOs at Leinster House this week
Rally will coincide with Oireachtas transport committee hearing from stakeholders including the IFA and the National Greenway Action Association

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Michael Moynihan: Cork needs to be a city which facilitates both the elderly and very young
S Michael Moynihan: Cork needs to be a city which facilitates both the elderly and very young
There are people for whom large pools of water on road surfaces and footpaths present significant physical challenges

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Group pushes for reopening of Youghal rail line to help ease 'phenomenal' gridlock
Group pushes for reopening of Youghal rail line to help ease 'phenomenal' gridlock
Passenger trains from Midleton to Youghal were discontinued in 1963, while freight trains continued to use the line until 1982.

Sun, 02 Nov, 2025

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