All About Cork: Kinsale Rd roundabout to be closed at night for August

Motorists are advised that disruptions in the area because of extensive resurfacing works — requiring night-time closures of the Kinsale Rd roundabout— began yesterday and will continue until the end of the month.

The phased closures, running from 20:30pm to 05:30am each night and morning, will affect multiple access points to one of the city’s busiest junctions until Friday, August 29.

The works will be carried out by Egis Lagan, on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in two overlapping phases to resurface the roundabout and its approach roads. Phase one began last night, August 5, and continues until Friday, August 15, with major restrictions affecting eastbound N40 traffic and several roundabout exits.

Locals are advised that during the initial phase, the eastbound N40 slip road onto the roundabout will be completely closed. Motorists travelling from the west will need to exit at Togher and follow a diversion route via Tramore Rd.

The Kinsale Rd (L2548) and N27 South Link Rd exits from the roundabout will also be closed, along with access from Kinsale Rd onto the roundabout.

Westbound N40 traffic will maintain access to the roundabout, but will be unable to travel straight through. Instead, they’ll be directed to either Frankfield Rd or the N27 Kinsale Rd, where alternative routes will be signposted.

The second phase begins on Thursday, August 14 and extends until the end of the month, focusing on the southern sections of the junction and will see closures of the westbound N40 slip road, Frankfield Rd access and exit lanes, and the N27 Kinsale Rd exit lane.

The works programme includes milling, pavement laying, new road markings, ironworks maintenance, and recutting of traffic signal loops.

Diversion routes will be in place throughout both phases to accommodate traffic from all directions.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times during the works, ensuring local residents and businesses remain accessible on foot. The contractor has scheduled the works during night-time hours to minimise disruption to the heavy daytime traffic that uses this critical junction.

Cork Airport has advised that anyone who is travelling to the airport for late-night flights should please allow additional time for your journey.

Getting crafty for the month of August

Gardaí appeal for help

Gardaí are asking for anyone with information in regard to the ongoing vandalism of Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s constituency office on Evergreen Road to come forward.

Late last week, the office, located at Turner’s Cross, was spray-painted with the words “pawn,” “scum,” and “traitor” in green, black, and red paint during the early hours of the morning.

Last month, Mr Martin’s office was similarly vandalised.

Gardaí say they are keen to speak with anyone who was in the Turner’s Cross area between 12.30am and 1am on Thursday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigating gardaí at Anglesea Street Garda Station on 021 4522000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

Lough water works

Improvements works are underway at the Lough to provide fresh drinking water to walkers.

Councillor Paudie Dineen has shared that updates are currently being made to the Lough.

The Independent Councillor has been working with Cork City Council to provide a water fountain for the amenity, as well as an area for dogs to drink water.

“I have been tirelessly campaigning for many months for a water font and doggie trough at the Lough. I am delighted to see the ground works underway for the installation of same and look forward to seeing the font in operation very soon,” the Independent Councillor has said.

Cllr Dineen has also advised that he will continue to campaign for the erection of toilets in the area.

Junior Cert online maths tutorials offered this month

Free Junior Cycle maths-preparation classes are being offered to students in the Turner’s Cross area.

Maths tutor John Kiely is offering free online classes to prepare students for their Junior Certificate years.

“I’m running two free online Junior Cycle maths prep classes this August to help students feel confident and ready for the year ahead,” the maths teacher said.

The classes will run on Monday, August 18 and Tuesday, August 19 at 11am on both days.

The classes will cover algebra, financial maths, real world problems, exam techniques, and how to best approach questions and maximise marks.

Both lessons will be available via Microsoft Teams, and you can reserve a place at https://bit.ly/JCMathsCourse.

Everton AFC seeking players for their under-13 team

Everton AFC are looking to recruit players for their first under-13 Division 1 team. The soccer team are seeking a number of players for the coming season to join last year’s Division 2 League and Cup winners, who are set to move up to Division 1.

Team members will play in weekly games, as well as partaking in two training sessions per week with FAI-qualified coaches.

For more information, contact Gordan on 086 30087544.

Togher Family Centre needs two early-years assistants

Togher Family Centre is recruiting for two part-time early-years assistants.

“We are looking for someone who is committed in helping us deliver exceptional early years and youth services. We want you to share in our mission. We want to ‘empower, deliver, provide, and promote’ children and families in the local community. You will need to be dedicated, flexible, energetic, creative, and a team player.”

The two-part positions will be based in Glentrasna for 16.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 12pm daily, with a rate of pay of €13.65. Successful candidates will be working with children ranging from one to five years and will need a minimum QQI Level 5 in childcare, as well as at least six months’ experience working as an early-years assistant.

Please see contact hr@tfamc.ie to apply.

The closing date is August 25.