There are 35 vape and phone shops in Cork city centre, dereliction campaigners have said. In response to criticisms of the trend, Cork City Council said current legislation does not allow it to distinguish between these stores and other retail outlets during the planning process. Frank O’Connor and Jude Sherry, of anti-dereliction lobby group Derelict … Read more
Northside residents objecting to the removal of parking spaces and trees for the construction of a cycleway have said they would rather no road improvement works be carried out than the current proposals. The €7m Knockpogue Knockfree Avenue active travel scheme was unanimously approved by Cork City Council in April 2023. The scheme was billed … Read more
Cork City Council is investigating potential sources of funding for the redevelopment of Patrick’s Hill and the surrounding areas. This includes Bell’s Field, known for its fantastic views over the city and familiar to many both at home and further afield because of its inclusion in the Young Offenders television show. In a motion before … Read more
Cork City Council has been ordered to pay €8,000 compensation to a woman whose application for a firefighting job was unsuccessful due to a discriminatory ‘one size fits all’ beep fitness test for applicants. The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) adjudicator, Úna Glazier-Farmer, found the council discriminated against Terézia Foott, 43, on the grounds of gender … Read more
Some 28,000 women (and some men) filled Dublin city streets from Fitzwilliam Place to Merrion Square on Sunday morning for the Women’s Mini Marathon. The winner of the 10km event was Grace Richardson (26), from Kilkenny City Harriers, who crossed the line after 34 minutes and 17 seconds. She followed in the footsteps of her … Read more
“RIP Rory Gallagher 1949-1995” read the black-bordered headline on the then Evening Echo of Thursday, June 15, 1995. The top story, written by Liam Heylin, began: “Internationally acclaimed rock guitarist Rory Gallagher (46), who died yesterday, will be buried in Cork city on Monday.” From Saturday, June 14, to mark the 30th anniversary of Rory’s … Read more
Sinn Féin representatives on Cork’s northside have welcomed news that 300 concrete bollards are to be removed from a residential area which also includes an industrial zone and a major sporting centre. The bollards were introduced several years ago to prevent vehicles from parking on pavements along the kilometre-long route from Castleview AFC to St … Read more
Cork City Council have launched an affordable housing scheme at Glenmore Heights, Lehenaghmore, which is the second housing scheme of its kind in the south west of the city. Being built in partnership with OBR Developments Ltd, the 45 affordable homes are made up of 24 three-bed semi-detached homes, 11 three-bed mid-terrace homes, two two-bed … Read more
A local GAA club has launched a new community climate action programme project in line with Cork City Council. St Finbarr’s Hurling and Football Club in Togher, which was awarded €100,000 under Cork City Council’s Climate Action Programme Fund, launched the initiative this weekend, alongside the Lord Mayor of Cork, councillor Dan Boyle. The club … Read more
Members of Cork City Council have voted to support ongoing moves to twin Cork with the city of Nablus, which is located in Palestine’s occupied West Bank. The vote, which took place at last week’s council meeting, arose from a motion by former Labour Party councillor, and now senator, Laura Harmon: “That this council will … Read more