R639 Closed in Glanmire This Week: Diversion Routes via Church Hill

R639 closed in Glanmire this week. Use Church Hill, Castlejane & Barnavara Hill diversion. Works timed for reduced school traffic.

Parliament Bridge Footpath Upgrade Reaches Halfway Mark

Parliament Bridge footpath upgrade 50% complete. One side finished, works now underway on opposite side. Take care when crossing.

Cork City Parks Get Free Sunscreen Dispensers in Skin Cancer Prevention Pilot

Four Cork parks now offer free sunscreen dispensers to help protect against skin cancer.

Heatwave's Hidden Hazard: Why Cork Roads Turn Treacherous After First Rain

First rain after heatwave creates dangerously slick Cork roads. Reduce speed, increase distance, brake gently.

Water Supply Disrupted Across Ballinhassig Area Following Weekend Burst

Water supply disruption continues across Ballinhassig area today. Emergency supply available at O'Callaghan Fireplaces, Gogganshill. Boil before use.

Cork Musician Releases New Anthem Ahead of All-Ireland Final

New Cork anthem "Cork My Home" by Cathal Dunne arrives perfectly timed for Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final.

Cork Electric Vehicle Sales Surge 30% as Infrastructure Investment Calls Intensify

Cork electric vehicle sales jump 30% in first half of 2025 as calls grow for Government to accelerate charging infrastructure investment across the county.

Cork Water Customers Get New Online Tool to Report Discolouration Issues

Cork water customers can now report discolouration online with new 5-minute form from Uisce Éireann. Run cold tap 20 mins if water discoloured.

Heavy Thunderstorms and Flooding Risk for Cork as Weather Takes Dramatic Turn

Cork faces thundery downpours and spot flooding risk today. Showers turning heavy overnight before improving Tuesday with sunshine returning.

Cork Families Struggling as Debt Crisis Deepens: 190 New Cases Monthly

Cork debt crisis deepens with 190 monthly cases as MABS calls for urgent Budget 2026 action on housing, energy bills and mortgage support.

Free Access to Over 70 Irish Heritage Sites

Free entry to 70+ Irish heritage sites on 16 August for National Heritage Week. Cork's restored Barryscourt Castle among the attractions.

E-Bike Response Units to Enhance Emergency Care in Cork

Cork becomes first Irish city with e-bike medical response unit. Quick access to narrow streets and crowds with life-saving equipment.