CONTRACTORS working on behalf of Irish Water will be unable to work in Passage West this week - despite being ahead of schedule - because they have no road closure licence.

COUNTY Hall has made a significant move to secure funding for the UCC Science Park, the construction of the Carrigaline Western Relief Road, upgrades to Fota Wildlife Park and the potential purchase of the Victoria Docks in Passage West.

A PUSH to bring the Public Bike Scheme to the Rochestown to Passage West greenway is gaining momentum.

TWO new applications for road closures in Passage West have been submitted to Cork County Council by Irish Water.

A FERRY service between Passage West and Cobh must be more efficient, according to a county councillor.

HALF of the raw sewage from Carrigaline, Crosshaven and Shanbally that previously flowed into Cork Harbour is now being collected and treated before being safely discharged.

Eurospar in Passage West closed its doors for the final time on Wednesday affecting the jobs of 50 workers.

A CORK man secured €45,000 in the weekend's Winning Streak show thanks to the efforts of his niece. William Shaw from Passage West had purchased the lucky ticket in his local shop but asked his niece Natalie Hurley to represent him on the show.