Marina Park Gets Major Summer Makeover with New Playground and Fitness Facilities

Marina Park gets major summer upgrade with new accessible playground, adult gym equipment and 10,000 new plants transforming Cork's favourite family destination.

Vehicle on Fire on N20

Reports of a vehicle on fire on the N20 Mallow Road near the turn off for Kilmona. Take care on approach.

East Cork Farm Opens Sunflower Fields for Charity Picking

Joe's Farm Crisps opens sunflower fields for Alzheimer's Society fundraising with €30 car entry including picking and trails at Killeagh through July and August.

Weekend Weather Outlook: Summer Conditions Remain Elusive

Weekend weather for Cork: mixed sunshine and showers, 17-20°C. Dry spells outweigh wet periods. Warmer conditions coming next week.

Union Quay to Close for Five Weeks as Trinity Bridge Works Begin

Union Quay closed 28 July-29 August for Trinity Bridge flood defence works. No left turn from Copley Street. Plan alternative routes through city centre.

Water Supply Disrupted for Cork Communities as Crews Tackle Copestown Cross Burst Main

Burst water main at Copestown Cross affects Lisgriffin and Twopothouse areas. Repairs expected by 7pm, normal supply returning 2-3 hours later.

Food Recall Continues to Expand: Tesco Creamed Spinach Latest Addition to Listeria Alert

FSAI Update 3: Tesco Finest Creamed Spinach added to major Listeria recall. Check fridges and freezers, dispose or return to store.

Cork Festivals Receive €14,750 Boost as Government Backs Local Summer Events

Cork festivals including Feile Na Laoch Coolea, Rockchapel Gathering and Art for the Heart Doneraille receive €14,750 government funding for 2025 summer events.

Government Allocates €22.33 Billion for Transport Infrastructure in Massive Investment Programme

Government commits €22.33bn to transform Ireland's transport network with major rail, road and rural connectivity improvements benefiting Cork and nationwide.

Free Family Fun Day This Sunday at Gerry O'Sullivan Park

Free family fun day this Sunday 2-5pm at Gerry O'Sullivan Park Churchfield. Sports, crafts, entertainment, face painting and more.

What does a hosepipe ban actually mean? Your complete guide to Water Conservation Orders

Garden watering with cans permitted while hosepipe sprinklers face restrictions under conservation orders.

Hosepipe Ban for Cork County Begins Saturday as Water Supplies Reach Critical Levels

Cork County hosepipe ban starts Saturday - West Cork already tankering water to reservoirs as drought bites