Cork County Council Harbours Welcomes a Strong 2026 Cruise Season
Eight cruise ships are set to visit Kinsale, Bere Island and Youghal between May and September, bringing over 1,840 passengers to Cork's coast.
Collision on N22 Macroom Bypass
Reports of a collision, eastbound, on the N22 Macroom bypass between Baile Bhuirne and Toonlane. Take care on approach.
Collision on R635 North Ring Road
Reports of a collision at the junction of R635 North Ring Road and R614 Ballyhooly Road, Ballyvolane. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.
No Fatalities Recorded in First Three Days of May Bank Holiday Roads Policing Operation
Gardaí report no road fatalities in first three days of May Bank Holiday policing operation; 77 arrested for drink or drug driving, 1,700+ caught speeding.
Bus Stop Upgrades Completed Across Cork County
Bus stop upgrades completed at Camden Fort, Crosshaven, Fountainstown Beach and Kanturk as part of the NTA-funded Bus Stop Enhancement Programme.
Animals on N40 Eastbound
Reports of animals (ducks,) eastbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 10 (Mahon) and Junction 11 (Dunkettle). Take care on approach.
Cork on a Fork Fest 2026: First Taste of This Summer's Biggest Food Festival
Cork on a Fork Fest returns 12–16 August 2026 with 150+ events. VQ Shared Table tickets on sale Monday 9am. Full programme Wednesday. Tickets on sale Thursday.
Collision on N20 Burnfort
Reports of a collision on the N20 near Burnfort. Take care on approach.
Driver Detected at 141km/h on N25 at Ballyadam During Garda May Bank Holiday Operation
141km/h detected on N25 at Ballyadam, Co. Cork on Friday. Over 1,200 drivers caught speeding in first 48 hours of Garda May Bank Holiday operation.
INMO Reports Worst April on Record for Hospital Overcrowding
Cork hospitals recorded 1,391 trolley cases in April 2026, with INMO reporting the worst April on record for overcrowding nationally.
Collision on M8 Southbound
Reports of a collision, southbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 10 (N24) Cahir (North) and Junction 11 Cahir (South) (near Cahir). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 2 May at 06:39.
New Marina Toilets Open This Weekend
New public toilets at Cork's Marina open tomorrow, 2 May, from 8am. Open 7 days a week alongside Cortado café.
Incident on Road
Reports of an incident on the road between N40 Junction 10 Mahon and Jacob's Island (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 1 May at 18:53.