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Two Hospitalised Following Serious N71 Collision Near Clonakilty
A serious road traffic collision between a car and motorcycle on the N71 at Grillagh, north of Clonakilty, has left two men hospitalised following the incident on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services responded to the scene shortly after 4:30pm on 29 June 2025, where a motorcyclist in his 20s was treated at the scene before being…
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Major Funding Boost Transforms Ballincollig’s Carraig Centre
Tánaiste Simon Harris officially launches €2.18 million renovation project to enhance community facilities and support local groups The Carraig Centre in Ballincollig received a significant boost on Friday as Tánaiste Simon Harris officially launched major construction works that will transform the community facility with over €2 million in government funding. The Centre has secured €185,000…
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Summer Adventures Await at Ireland’s Heritage Sites, Including Cork’s Own Barryscourt Castle
With summer finally arriving, the Office of Public Works (OPW) is encouraging families across Cork and beyond to explore Ireland’s remarkable heritage sites, offering everything from medieval castles to tranquil gardens perfect for sunny days out. The OPW manages over 90 heritage sites nationwide, providing diverse options for summer adventures whether you’re planning a family…
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Historic Camden Fort Meagher Unveils New Tourist Exhibitions After Award-Winning Restoration
Cork County Council officially opens newly restored display rooms at the 475-year-old Crosshaven fort, showcasing centuries of military heritage and community dedication. Camden Fort Meagher in Crosshaven has reached a significant milestone with the official opening of its new tourist display rooms on Friday, 27 June. The ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together senior government ministers and…
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Mary Linehan Foley Returns as Cork County Mayor for Second Term
Independent Councillor Mary Linehan Foley has been elected Mayor of the County of Cork for the second time, promising to champion investment and infrastructure improvements across all areas of the county. The Youghal native, who previously held the mayoral office from 2020 to 2021, was nominated by Councillor Alan Coleman and seconded by Councillor Patrick…
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Cork’s Food Festival Returns with Five Days of Culinary Adventures This August
Cork on a Fork Fest is set to transform the city into a foodie paradise from 13th to 17th August, offering everything from outdoor banquets on MacCurtain Street to dining in a cow shed at Glenbrook Farm. The five-day festival celebrates Cork’s reputation as Ireland’s food capital, showcasing the region’s exceptional producers, innovative chefs, and…
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Humid Weekend Ahead as Subtropical Air Brings Mixed Conditions to Cork
Cork should prepare for a warm but unsettled weekend as humid subtropical air moves across Munster, bringing a mix of cloud, drizzle and occasional sunny spells with temperatures reaching the low twenties. Met Éireann forecasts today will see scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle this morning before becoming largely dry this afternoon and evening, though…
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Health Minister Unveils Interactive Dashboard Showing Record Hospital Activity Across Ireland
A new public dashboard reveals the Irish health service delivered its highest ever number of patient appointments in 2024, with emergency presentations surging by 22% compared to 2019 levels. The Minister for Health has published an interactive dashboard that provides unprecedented transparency into health service productivity data, detailing investment, workforce numbers, hospital activity and performance…
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Cork Taxi Numbers Still Below Pre-COVID Levels Despite Tourism Growth
Cork’s taxi driver numbers remain 4% below 2019 levels, new figures reveal, as regional Ireland continues to struggle with transport shortages that threaten the hospitality and tourism sectors. Data from the National Transport Authority shows Cork had 2,276 active taxi drivers in 2024, down from 2,370 in 2019, despite Ireland’s population growing by 8.5% and…
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West Cork Renters Get Rent Protection as Skibbereen and Bantry Join National System
Tenants across West Cork now enjoy the same rent increase protections as the rest of the country following landmark legislation that came into effect on Friday, 20 June 2025. The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2025 extends Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) protections nationwide for the first time in the State’s history, meaning Skibbereen and Bantry local…