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…

Cork’s biggest agricultural celebration is back at Curraheen Showgrounds on 14th-15th June, promising everything from live chick hatchings to TikTok food stars, with free shuttle buses to ease the journey. The Munster Agricultural Society’s Cork Summer Show is gearing up for what organisers describe as one of their most exciting weekends yet. Now in its…

A major public art commission worth €375,000 is being launched for Dunkettle Interchange, where 95,000 vehicles pass daily, offering artists the chance to create one of Ireland’s most visible sculptures. Cork County Council has announced an exciting opportunity for visual artists to leave their mark on one of the country’s busiest road junctions. The Dunkettle…

An Garda Síochána has unveiled a comprehensive report documenting six years of sweeping reforms, including the rollout of 15,000 mobile devices to officers and pilot programmes for 700 body-worn cameras, while maintaining 89% public trust levels. The national police force yesterday launched “Transforming An Garda Síochána 2018-2024” at Garda Headquarters, highlighting the most significant structural…

Illegal parking in disability spaces carries hefty fines under Irish traffic regulations, with enforcement powers extended to both traffic wardens and Gardaí across the country. Cork drivers who park illegally in disabled bays face significant penalties under Irish traffic regulations, with fines reaching €300 for repeat offenders and permit misuse. Under the Road Traffic (Traffic…