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# Cork County Council

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24th September 2023 - 30th September 2023
# Youghal
Cork County Council commits to supporting Ironman in 2024 after two died in this year's race
Last month’s event saw two participants tragically lose their lives while competing in the swimming portion of the race.
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# Cork Tragedy
Ironman claims Triathlon Ireland decision not to sanction race was communicated only after swim
Two men died in the swim portion of the Ironman event over the weekend.
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Aug 22nd 2023, 8:01 PM
# Housing Crisis
Cork eviction ban meeting told of woman, 78, given notice to quit after 63 years in family home
People facing eviction were present at the meeting, including a man who said he doesn’t know what to tell his six-year-old.
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Mar 14th 2023, 10:07 PM
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2022
# Shipwrecked
Ravaged farmland and nightime scavengers: Locals at breaking point over impact of MV Alta
Locals told The Journal their lives had been changed for the worse by the presence of the ship.
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Dec 26th 2022, 12:06 AM
# West Cork
Calls for Dursey Island cable car works to be sped up amid fears cattle could starve over winter
There are fears that the island will be abandoned for the first time in 420 years.
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Dec 5th 2022, 11:08 AM
# glengarriff
Cork County Council regrets 'negative commentary' which led artist to remove Maureen O’Hara statue
The statue was commissioned in 2020 at a cost of €33,000 and was installed in late April.
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May 8th 2022, 10:20 AM
# banteer
Medics treating group of Ukrainian refugees in north Cork for suspected vomiting bug
Medical assistance was called to the Banteer centre after refugees reported feeling unwell after arriving last night.
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Apr 17th 2022, 3:35 PM
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# Ghost ship fire
Gardaí launch investigation into cause of fire on MV Alta 'ghost ship'
The fire broke out on Thursday evening and now gardaí believe it was started intentionally.
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Apr 30th 2021, 5:43 PM
# al fresco
Varadkar calls on councils to support plans for increased café seating ahead of 'outdoor summer'
Restaurants and cafes are calling for some leeway when it comes to applying for planning permission.
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Mar 4th 2021, 12:05 AM
# glengarriff
Cork council accepts €26,250 refund after Maureen O'Hara statue was 'not a good likeness'
The project started afresh with a different sculptor but “artistic differences” have arisen.
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Mar 3rd 2021, 6:30 AM
# MV Alta
Public asked to stay away from Cork ghost ship as 'hazardous materials' analysed
The MV Alta washed ashore in Co Cork a year ago today during Storm Denis.
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Feb 16th 2021, 2:55 PM
# Stuck
Spider-Man scooter causes sewer blockage in Cork
The blockage was reported to officials last weekend.
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Feb 3rd 2021, 5:06 PM
# MV Alta
Cork Council warns ghost ship could 'break apart' and seeks State solution for shipwreck
The MV Alta washed ashore in Co Cork during Storm Dennis in February.
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Dec 26th 2020, 12:05 AM
# bacteria
Water notices at 15 Cork beaches after heavy rain
High levels of bacteria have been detected at some beaches in the county.
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Aug 28th 2020, 11:47 AM
# MV Alta
Council asks public to stay away as ghost ship on Cork coast 'now essentially empty'
Dozens of barrels of oil were removed by helicopter from the MV Alta.
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Feb 26th 2020, 9:22 PM
# Ballycotton
'Extremely dangerous': Council says members of the public have been boarding 'ghost ship'
The ship ran aground in east Cork during Storm Dennis and there were concerns about a fuel spillage.
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Feb 18th 2020, 2:57 PM
# Criticism
After two years of delays, Cork council to issue tender for dog rehoming service
Rehoming services for dogs are in Ireland are often run by charities, such as the ISPCA and Dogs Trust.
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Aug 29th 2019, 6:00 AM
# Crosshaven Walk
Vandals drill through 88 solar-powered lights in Co Cork
The lights cost over €4,500 to install last month.
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Aug 20th 2019, 10:16 PM
# tramore valley park
Garda investigation launched after newly opened Cork park vandalised overnight
Substantial damage was caused to a green area in Tramore Valley Park on South Douglas Road.
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Jun 5th 2019, 5:46 PM
# retail and services
Following a three-year feud with Cork council, Starbucks has closed its Patrick Street store
The Irish operators of the coffee chain have opened numerous unauthorised outlets in recent years.
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Sep 20th 2018, 4:02 PM
# Aras18
'We need to utilise the expertise of over-65s': First details emerge of Joan Freeman's presidential bid
Despite being tipped for a run for the Áras for months, Freeman’s campaign has been muted until now.
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Sep 4th 2018, 8:11 AM
# rule 44
Explainer: Can the Liam Miller tribute match be allowed take place at Páirc Uí Chaoimh?
A technicality in the GAA Rule Book could see the game played at the 45,000-seater stadium.
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Jul 23rd 2018, 4:52 PM
# make it rain
Irish Water says weekend rain will not end drought conditions
The utility suggested that it could extend a national hosepipe ban into August.
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Jul 19th 2018, 6:51 PM
# the cork conundrum
How do you get a city ready to have an extra 85,000 people in it?
The time is ticking for Cork City Council and Cork County Council to get ready for the city’s expansion.
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Apr 29th 2018, 8:00 PM
# Cork County Council
Future of Sherkin Island arts programme secured as money pledged for next three years
The course is estimated to bring €150,000 to the island of around 100 people.
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Apr 18th 2018, 7:30 PM
# impassable
PHOTOS: Cork roads closed due to flooding
Motorists have been advised to take care and avoid some areas.
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Jan 13th 2018, 5:05 PM
# glengarriff
Cork council wants a public artwork of Maureen O'Hara - and is looking for ideas
Funds of up to €50,000 are available for the artwork, which will go on public display in Glengarriff village.
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Dec 10th 2017, 7:15 AM
# it's a deal
'It's a big mistake' ... 'It's great news': Cork councillors divided as new city boundary deal agreed
A row about the boundary between the city and the county has been rumbling for months.
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Dec 5th 2017, 11:06 AM
# Affordable Housing
Cork has received €12.4 million to help build over 800 new houses. Here's where they're going to be
The money was allocated to Cork County Council by the Department of Housing.
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Oct 23rd 2017, 6:05 PM
# dangerous precedent
'It belongs in the bin': Expanding Cork city has potential to be destructive across rural Ireland say TDs
Rural TDs fear expanding Cork city would set a dangerous precedent in councils across the country.
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Oct 21st 2017, 9:45 AM
# Danielle Twomey
Cork councillor with young baby back at work after discovering she's not entitled to maternity leave
Legislation states that a representative must resign if they haven’t attended a meeting in six months.
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Sep 26th 2017, 12:48 PM
# public consultation
Cork boundary row rumbles on as locals given chance to have their say
A public consultation will open tomorrow, and run for two months.
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Sep 14th 2017, 8:04 PM
# City vs County
'The lack of public consultation is deplorable': Local concerns raised as Cork boundary row continues
Cork County Council is to submit a formal boundary alteration proposal to Cork City Council for consideration.
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Sep 4th 2017, 10:42 PM
# County life
County mayor talks up 'quality of life' as Cork boundary row rumbles on
It’s the latest twist in a row about the boundary between the city and the county.
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Aug 24th 2017, 3:48 PM
# new boundary
'It's more like a child's scribble on a map': Cork County Mayor furious at plans for city expansion
Councillor Declan Hurley said plans outlined in a government-commissioned report are “simply madness”.
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Aug 18th 2017, 6:05 AM
# forever homes
Cork County Council to launch online service to help rehome and reclaim lost dogs
A local councillor said the move would help to increase the rehoming rate in the county.
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Aug 10th 2017, 2:46 PM
# Fire Safety
Calls for nationwide fire safety checks after discovery of Grenfell cladding on Cork County Council HQ
Cork County Council confirmed that its headquarters had the same cladding as Grenfell Tower.
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Jun 27th 2017, 3:24 PM
# gougane barra
'It was scary last night. You could hear animals in the valley': Gorse fire in Cork brought under control
Firefighters have been working through the night to keep the fire under control.
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Apr 24th 2017, 3:45 PM
# Claire Cullinane
Colleagues express shock and sadness as Cork councillor dies suddenly
Tributes were paid to Claire Cullinane, after the news she passed away suddenly emerged today.
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Dec 14th 2016, 1:01 PM
# dursey island
West Cork islanders left stranded for two days after cable car service was suspended
Cork County Council has apologised to the islanders for “any inconvenience caused”.
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Dec 14th 2016, 9:33 AM
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