All About Cork: We can't accept helplessness on traffic bedlam says Horgan

The chair of the Cork City Council Transport and Mobility Cllr Peter Horgan has said the continued gridlock faced by Cork commuters needs to be resolved urgently by a mixture of measures as daily crashes reoccur following a relatively calm summer.

“What we saw over the last few weeks was nothing short of bedlam on the roads around not just the South Link N40 but permeated into every road of the city as drivers tried to avoid the effective car park on the N28 and N40 into Dunkettle and Kinsale Road,” said Cllr Horgan.

“Back in August I raised a query with Transport Infrastructure Ireland on how many times the incident response vehicles had been utilised following a sustained campaign by myself and other Labour Party reps like Senator Laura Harmon to get these repose vehicles adopted like they have on the continent. 

"I still await that residence but it’s clear that such vehicles either couldn’t move the cars this week or couldn’t get to them. We need to have a serious conversation again on not just repairing the roads policing units in Cork city specifically but again on driver behaviour. Of the issue is driver behaviour then the placement of roads policing units on the areas where accidents occur may put manners on the bad drivers who cause crashes that effectively lock down the city.”

“I would appeal to the Garda Commissioner to make specific allocations of additional gardaí, not simply moving them on the balance sheet, to Cork’s road policing units. We need a Cork first policy adopted to bolster the ranks. I would also appeal to drivers that when crashes do occur that they not try and compound the matter further by running through communities at speed thereby putting vulnerable pedestrians at risks. 

"I witnessed and was nearly victim of myself this week close calls on pedestrian crossings because of such behaviour. There is no one silver bullet but additional, visible, Garda presence is one such measure that can and should be rolled out this week.”

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GAA club host night to honour county winning team

It was a great night last Saturday week when Douglas GAA Club’s county winning Intermediate hurling team got together to reminisce and relive the historic win in 2000, which promoted the club to the senior ranks.

It was hard to believe that 25 years have past since as players came from far and wide to recall that great win.

A club spokesperson said that a very enjoyable night was had by all, and many thanks to Willie Coveney, Paddy (Bobsy) Barry and Co. for organising.

Tickets for the camogie awards night are available through clubforce or at: https://douglasgaa.clubforce.com/products/shop/event_ticket/camogie-awards-2025

AGM save the date: The club AGM is taking place on Sunday, November 30, as required by rule.

A spokesperson said: “As was the case last year we will also conduct a number of review meetings across the club.

“These review meetings provide members with a forum to hear about the season just completed and plans for the season ahead.

“Suggestions and concerns can be discussed. Members who are interested in getting involved in committees can also be identified.”

Two have already taken place, with the camogie one on November 9 at 4pm and the adult hurling and football one on November 11.

One of the key outcomes of the AGM will be to appoint a club executive for the year ahead.

Should any member be interested in getting involved in helping with the administration of the club don’t hesitate to get in touch with the club secretary secretary.douglas.cork@gaa.ie

Their annual mass for deceased members and friends will take place on Monday, November 10, at pm in the hall. All welcome.

Their fundraising Lotto jackpot now stands at €3,100, and the second prize is €2,500.

This is a very important fundraiser for the club, so why not have a flutter?

You can purchase tickets online through their website, or through the Clubforce Connect App, or you can purchase tickets directly in the club bar in advance of the draw at 9pm every Sunday evening.

A direct debit option is available as well.

Also if anyone is interested in becoming a promoter where you sell a book of 10 tickets each week to family, friends, workmates etc , you are automatically entered into a promoters only draw each Sunday.

Please contact Der Regan on 086 6093083 for further details.

AGM to be held tonight

The AGM of Ballinlough Community Association will be held tonight at 8pm at the community centre.

Come along and get involved in your local commuity.

Light refreshments will be served at the end of the meeting.

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