The Gum Litter Taskforce has set up shop in Macroom this week, bringing their Summer Roadshow campaign to Cork County as part of a nationwide effort to tackle the persistent problem of discarded chewing gum on Ireland’s streets. The initiative, which partners with Cork County Council, combines education and awareness activities to highlight the environmental…

A new resource promises to make organising festivals and events across Cork County considerably easier, with Cork County Council unveiling a comprehensive toolkit designed to guide communities through every aspect of event planning. The one-stop guide addresses the full spectrum of festival organisation, from initial licensing and safety requirements through to sustainability practices, marketing strategies,…

Cork City Council has unveiled ambitious plans to revolutionise its fire and emergency services following a comprehensive review that reveals the need for significant infrastructure investment as the city continues its rapid expansion. The Fire Cover Review Report, conducted by Crowe Ireland alongside UK spatial data specialists Cadcorp, has identified the immediate need for a…

The Office of Public Works has announced that Charles Fort Military Fortress in Cork will host an enchanting new fairy door trail this summer, running from Saturday 14 June through Sunday 31 August. The historic fortress has officially approved a rather unusual planning application – the King and Queen of Fairyland have been granted permission…

Residents across west the town west of Cork City are facing a second day of water disruption after another major burst struck the Aherla network this morning, just two days after crews completed repairs on Saturday’s initial break. The latest burst is affecting water supply to thousands of customers across Waterfall, Bandon Road, Ballincollig West,…

Many Cork motorists remain confused about when they can legally use bus lanes and clearways. Here’s everything you need to know to avoid fines and keep traffic flowing smoothly in the Rebel County. With Cork’s growing traffic challenges, understanding the proper use of bus lanes and clearways has never been more important for local drivers.…

Event organisers celebrate entrepreneurial spirit as city and county collaborate to support small business growth at popular weekend festival Cork City and County Local Enterprise Offices are preparing to showcase 50 small local businesses at this year’s Local Enterprise Zone during the Cork Summer Show, taking place on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June at…

A Cork City councillor has brought forward a motion calling for an urgent and comprehensive review of dereliction across the city, with particular focus on a row of empty properties on North Main Street. At tonight’s Cork City Council meeting, Cllr Honore Kamegni presented a motion requesting a detailed report from Cork City Council on…

Ireland’s largest outdoor STEM celebration delivered explosive experiments, fossil discoveries and gravity-defying stunts across two action-packed days in Cork City centre Cork’s love affair with science reached new heights last weekend as an estimated 20,000 visitors flocked to Fitzgerald Park for the Cork Carnival of Science 2025. The free festival, running on 7th and 8th…

New national awards scheme launches hunt for Cork’s unsung heroes of sustainable living, with €2,000 prizes up for grabs Cork residents are being invited to nominate their local sustainability champions for Ireland’s inaugural Full Circle Awards, a new national celebration of the country’s circular economy heroes. The awards scheme, launched by The Rediscovery Centre, Ireland’s…