Groups say increase in litter fines will not make a difference unless you catch people in the act of littering

The initiative, already in place in other parts of the country, is likely to be piloted in Carrigaline and  Youghal

For several months, trees have been wreathed in white opposing their removal under the council’s greenway enhancement project to improve active travel infrastructure and alleviate traffic congestion

The initiative uses Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technology to document, map and promote the historic urban defences in the county.

Houses will be allocated on a lottery basis to applicants who have submitted all the required documentation and who are deemed eligible for the scheme.

The beach wheelchairs are now available at The Warren in Rosscarbery; Redbarn beach in Youghal; Garrylucas beach in Ballinspittle, Garryvoe beach in east Cork and Claycastle beach in Youghal.

The Quick Guide provides an accessible introduction for residents interested in getting involved in their community, offering clear and simple steps on how to establish and run a Residents’ Association.

The worst aviation disaster in Irish history saw 329 people lose their lives on June 23, 1985, when the aircraft was brought down off the Irish coast.

The landfill at Bottlehill, close to the main Cork to Limerick road and around 10km from Mallow, was chosen as the location for a superdump after the local authority had also looked at sites in Grenagh and Watergrasshill.

County councillors expressed concern about the pace of housing development and the lack of accompanying recreational infrastructure in Carrigaline

The idea was proposed by councillor Peter O’Donoghue who said: 'It's amazing how much can be packed into one acre of ground'.

Safety concerns raised over long-term lorry parking and school drop-off access in north Cork communities

A councillor said that many people find themselves earning too much to qualify for social housing supports but still struggle to meet the costs of renting privately or buying a home.

Part of the route would follow the Five Foot Way, the pier-side walkway connecting Whitepoint on the western side of the town.

Cork County Council confirmed that an enforcement file has been opened in relation to an unauthorised use at the site and that it had conducted an inspection of the development for which there is no planning permission. 

Cork County Council hears that lack of overtaking opportunities between Bandon and Skibbereen was a major issue, particularly given the volume of slow-moving agricultural traffic using the route

Coincillor says a leisure centre in Midleton would be so well used it would pay the council back 'in leaps and bounds'

The initiative is being introduced in Cobh, with a view to it being put in place at other locations across the county

Environment Minister Alan Dillon said there are no plans to introduce community service orders for people caught littering, and declined to indicate whether any proposals were under consideration.

Council staff replenish supplies at Youghal restrooms each morning, but public toilets are reportedly stripped bare within minutes

The coroner's verdict was that the 45-year-old died 'in difficult conditions' as a result of drowning while competing in the Ironman contest in the east Cork town.

An Oireachtas transport committee meeting at Dáil Éireann last week heard that the delivery of the Mallow relief road remains a firm priority for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).

Events can be recurring or one-off occurrences, with the aim of the scheme, now in its fourth year, centering on providing financial aid for Irish language events, projects, and initiatives.

It’s not clear when the castle was actually constructed, but the fortification, built on the banks of the River Sullane, was once the residence of the McCarthy ‘Lords of Muskerry’ from around 1353.

The facility will be in the car park at the entrance to Claycastle Beach in Youghal.

A senior Cork County Council official said up to 7,000 lights across the county can't be upgraded until the ESB replace the cabling in question

Mr Harrington said he had received several calls from concerned members of the public after the clothes bank in Castletownbere was removed, and there were indications it would not be replaced.

A meeting of Cork County Council’s southern division heard that surveys carried out by council staff had highlighted that the lack of toilets was the main reason why more men than women are using local greenways

Cork County Council has awarded more than €50,000 in funding to 29 community groups as part of its 2026 circular economy fund.

According to council officials, the average battery costs around €750 and the damage caused to the machines by removing them can take the total bill up to €1,500.

A senior Cork County Council official has said the impact of rising inflation has pushed up the cost of materials, may restrict the amount of roadworks the authority can undertake this year

Mr Carroll, who served in his position as county mayor from 2024 to 2025, died earlier today following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

The programme will run throughout 2026 and 2027, with writers appointed to specific areas to ensure deep and sustained engagement.

The gala will support RNLI Youghal, Down Syndrome Cork, and Cancer Connect Youghal, with all proceeds from the event going directly to the three organisations

Cork County Council has chosen one pilot project to start in Cobh and is looking at several other areas where the housing units could be developed.

Standing orders were suspended at a recent Cork County Council meeting to discuss a critical infrastructure deficit hanging over the village of Kiskeam like the ‘Sword of Damocles.’

Fine Gael confirmed his death in a statement on Sunday, with tributes paid by party leader Simon Harris.

The infestation of sea lettuce on beaches and slipways in the region has worsened in recent summers, primarily due to nitrate fertiliser sweeping off the land into seas which are getting warmer