New Park for Glanmire Goes to Public Consultation
Cork City Council has opened a Part 8 consultation on a new Glanmire park; the Green Party has welcomed the design. Closes 2 Oct 2026.
Cork Safety Alerts
Notice to Mariners Issued Over Sunken 20ft Vessel in Bandon River
Cork County Council has confirmed a sunken vessel in the Bandon River. Mariners are asked to navigate with extreme caution and give the wreck a wide berth.
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses Following Serious Hit And Run Collision In Blackpool
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage after a serious hit and run collision involving a moped and a grey Skoda estate car in Blackpool.
Breakdown on N40 Westbound
Reports of a breakdown, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 2 Curraheen and Junction 1 (N22) Poulavone (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 7 August at 18:00.
Collision on N20 Blackpool
Reports of a collision on the N20 Blackpool near Blackpool Shopping Centre. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.
Collision on N20 Southbound
Reports of a collision, southbound, on the N20 Cork to Limerick Road between Rathduff and Blarney Interchange, near Kilmona. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.
Multi-vehicle Collision on N40 Eastbound
Reports of a multi-vehicle collision, eastbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 6 (N27) Kinsale Road and Junction 7 South Douglas (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 7 August at 16:03.
Three E-Scooters Seized From 12-Year-Olds as Gurranabraher Enforcement Continues
Three e-scooters were seized from three separate 12-year-olds in the past week as Gardaí at Gurranabraher continue e-scooter enforcement.
Collision on R600 Kinsale
Reports of a collision on the R600 Kinsale, near Centra. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.
Collision on N28 Carrs Hill
Reports of a collision on the N28 at Carr’s Hill just beyond the Famine Graveyard, on the Carrigaline side. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.
Cork County Council Invites Applications for 2027 Heritage Conservation Funding
Cork County Council is inviting applications for 2027 heritage funding, with grants of up to €200,000 available. Closing dates in October and November.
⛴️ Cross River Ferry Suspended
The Cross River Ferry has been suspended due to refueling. Service expected to resume at 10:39. Source: In Cobh - Cross River Ferry Monitor | 7 August 2026, 09:39