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Saturday, 20 June 2026

Today's practical local briefing for Cork city, commuter towns and county hubs: official updates, planning and records, travel signals, events and useful source checks.

OpenAction taken to stop Dublin and Cork hospital consultant ‘nixers’ says TánaisteDublin and Cork maternity hospitals were raised during Leaders' QuestionsOpenCost of developing Cork City’s docklands almost doubles in five years to over €1bnLion's share of the cost increase stems from the controversial Eastern Gateway BridgeOpen‘Fort 2 Fort’ Charity Cycle 2026: Another successful year19 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kinsale & District was thrilled to collaborate and be part of the 2026 Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle which proved to be another outstanding success, bringing together cyclists, volunteers, sponsors, community groups, and supporters from across Cork in aid of Cork ARC Cancer Support House. Blessed with excellent... The post ‘Fort 2 Fort’ Charity Cycle 2026: Another successful year appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment) .OpenCork Summer Show Confirms Biggest Line-Up to Date as Bus Éireann Extends 208 Service15 June 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Summer Show – Munster’s longest-running agricultural showcase – confirms an extended Bus Éireann 208 service for this year’s event, bringing visitors directly to the Showgrounds entrance every 10–20 minutes across the weekend. See the full schedule of events and book your tickets today at www.corksummershow.com. Operating from... The post Cork Summer Show Confirms Biggest Line-Up to Date as Bus Éireann Extends 208 Service appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment) .OpenMore than 9,700 homes to be unlocked in Cork East through newly announced infrastructure projects18 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD James O’Connor has welcomed the announcement of funding for 2 infrastructure projects in Cork East that will unlock more than 9,700 homes across the constituency. The announcement forms part of a wider national investment programme announced by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage,... The post More than 9,700 homes to be unlocked in Cork East through newly announced infrastructure projects appeared first on TheCork.ie (News & Entertainment) .OpenCork city park being used as 'scrambler racetrack' as TD calls for Garda action'Scramblers must be stopped, because I fear there could be another tragedy'OpenNew Marina Market salad bar aims to tap into Cork's healthy lunch boomThe flavour-first concept is set to open later this monthOpen'It's a big loss': Cork locals 'very disappointed' at closure of popular food trucks on Paul StreetFood vendors and locals alike are bemoaning the loss of the food trucks that brought good food and a vibrancy to the city centre areaOpenCork residents welcome Manna decision to pause drone deliveries in IrelandCampaigners say noise, privacy and planning concerns remain despite the company's decision to suspend operationsOpenDancers and musicians lighting up Cork Midsummer FestivalAs the countdown to the longest day of the year gets under way, dancers, musicians and performers have been busy in Cork, building up to the summer solstice with the Cork Midsummer Festival.OpenBusy week for juvenile camogie as finals take place on several nights to keep everyone busy in Castle RoadIt's been a busy few days for the juvenile camogie county board as they held their U14 league finals, which took centre stage in Castle Road.In the ...OpenCobh looking to bounce back from Longford disappointment at home to Finn HarpsFran Rocket and his players will go into this game fourth in the table, three points from Longford Town and Wexford.OpenCork golfers Sara Byrne and James Sugrue awarded Golf Ireland Professional GrantsIn the time since the scheme was established, more than €5m in grants has been allocated to almost 120 aspiring young golfers. Other Cork golfers to benefit from the scheme in the past include John Murphy and Niall Turner.OpenCork unites for tribute concert to music great Jimmy CrowleyMore than 40 performers will take part in A Musical Tribute To Jimmy Crowley at Cork City Hall next week - an astonishing response after the call went out to raise funds for the musician.OpenManna drone delivery pause welcomed by residents in CorkCampaigners say noise, privacy and planning concerns remain despite the company's decision to suspend operations