Met Éireann say that potential impacts include difficult travelling conditions, debris and loose objects displaced and fallen trees.

Through his work with the Cork Life Centre, Mr O’Leary, who had been living for more than four years with terminal cancer, made life immeasurably better for hundreds of young Cork people failed by Ireland’s mainstream education system.

The notice states that Cork County Council intends to undertake work on the Tír Cluain flood defence project in Knockgriffin and Broomfield West, Midleton.

The sleep out is being organised in response to the growing number of homeless people across the city and county.

Carrigaline and Crosshaven feature in today's 'All About Cork' pages

Labour Party councillor and chairman of the council’s transport committee, Peter Horgan, told The Echo that three shelters were broken on Tuesday night, shattering glass all over the ground and leaving passengers without shelter from wind and rain.

“The situation is very sad for her. But equally it is sad for the stores and the guards going after her for these offences."

According to the Department of Housing, there were 16,353 adults and more than 5,100 children living in emergency accommodation nationwide at the end of August, with 679 of those adults living in emergency accommodation in Cork.

The importance of looking after the elderly into the future is evidenced by figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), which is predicting that the numbers of those aged 65 or older will increase by 140% by 2057.

The entire country will remain under weather warnings on Friday as the worst effects of Storm Amy — the first named storm of the new storm season — hit the country.

Cork District court heard the child entered a store at 9.40pm and complained to the shopkeeper that he was hungry. 

Kelsie Flynn, aged 26, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to charges of engaging in threatening behaviour and being obstructive to a garda who arrived to investigate the matter.

An Coimisiún Pleanála rejected appeals by a number of local residents against the decision of Cork County Council to grant planning permission for the Carrigaline development.

The Nature Hero Awards aim to create an educational space that nurtures a love for nature, develops a knowledge of biodiversity and encourages action to help development at grassroots level.

For four decades Finbarr Archer has tended the grave of a mother and daughter killed in the 1985 Air India disaster .

Compiled by Gamma Risk, the report said climate change will have many impacts on Ireland — including more erratic weather conditions leading to increased rainfall and more intense storms, as well as water shortages during the summer months.

Tickets for this date go on sale from Ticketmaster on Friday October 10 at 9am.

"If you have any information that could help in the possible identification of this lady, no matter how insignificant you may think it might be, please contact the Garda investigation team, let them decide on the importance of your information," a Garda spokesperson said.

The National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC) report for 2024 also revealed that both the city and county councils paid out high levels of public liability claims.

There are a number areas in healthcare where investment could substantially take the pressure off the system, medical sector professionals tell John O’Shea in advance of next week’s Budget. Additional hospital staffing, mental health resources, early intervention and expanded services for our seniors are all on their wishlist

In a room festooned with an array of balloons in the colours of his beloved Glen Rovers, Jimmy Lynam celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends.

Population growth and ageing is anticipated to lead to nearly 200,000 more hospital presentations per annum over the next 15 years

Blackrock and Mahon features in today's 'All About Cork'

Undergraduate students from households with a reckonable income of up to €115,000 may now qualify for financial support.

Deaf Enterprises was founded in Ballinlough in 1987 and is Ireland’s only dedicated employer of people who are deaf or hard of hearing

The utility company was prosecuted by the Environmental Protection Agency for breaches of the licence at Shannonvale Park in Clonakilty. 

Garda Keith Shire said that shortly before 5am on September 30, gardaí received a report of an incident at an apartment at Lower Glanmire Rd in Cork.

The awards celebrate the impact that individuals and communities throughout Cork are having by making circular living part of their everyday lives.

The first warning, a status yellow rain warning, was issued for 14 counties, including Cork, and will take effect from 6am on Thursday and will remain in effect until 8pm on Thursday evening.

Sergeant John Dineen confirmed at Cork District Court that the two accused had signed guilty pleas.

Today at Cork District Court the solicitor indicated that the accused was entering a signed plea of guilty to the charges against him.

Cork County Council said the second stage in the construction tender process for the Mallow Town Hall Theatre project was advertised on Thursday, September 11

Sergeant John Dineen said that the public order incident occurred when he ran from gardaí by the Supervalu store in Carrigaline, Co Cork.

It had been expected the revised Housing for All plan would be published prior to the Dáil summer recess, but it was pushed back, reportedly until a review of the National Development Plan was completed.

It comes as the Low Pay Commission has reportedly recommended a 5% increase to the national minimum wage, which would take it from €13.50 per hour to around €14.15 per hour if approved by government.

Seán Canney, minister of state at the Department of Transport, told Pádraig Rice, in response to a parliamentary question: “Traffic management in Cork city is a matter for Cork City Council, in the first instance.

In Cork secondary schools, days lost increased from 8% in 2019-20 to 11.8% in 2023-24, which is higher than any other year in the five-year period. The figures show 21% of Cork students missed more than 20 days in 2023-24 — up from the 8% recorded in 2019-20.

From 2022 to 2024, €256,058.84 in total was spent by the council on the festival, though this was offset by some third-party sponsorship in 2023 and 2024, making €209,738.84 the total cost to council, when the sponsorship cost is subtracted from the spend.

Ballyphehane, Togher and Turner's Cross features in today's 'All About Cork' pages

Judge Mary Dorgan jailed Gary Walsh for a total of five months.

HSE South West is advising people to attend the ED if they have an urgent or emergency care need, but if they have a less serious condition to consider all care options

He is next to appear in the same court via videolink on October 6.

Three counts refer to the defilement of a child under the age of 15 between April and June 2020, and a further seven counts of defilement of her when she was under the age of 17 between June and November 2020.

When contacted by The Echo, a spokesperson for Musgrave, which owns the SuperValu franchise, said the company did not wish to comment at this time.

The accused man’s solicitor, Eddie Burke, applied to have the case struck out because of delay stating that this defendant and other accused had been in custody for six months.

One of the damaged vehicles was a Swissport Airline waste removal tanker which has an approximate value of €100,000.

It was alleged that just after midnight on the morning of Tuesday September 30 the incident occurred at Half Moon Street in Cork.

When the detective arrested the accused and charged him with four counts, to each one the defendant replied ‘No’.

There had been a reduced respite service in operation on alternate weekends at Cooleens house until December 2024, and apart from a brief period in January and February this year, the centre has not been providing any respite service since.

Blackpool, Shandon and Ballyvolane feature in today's 'All About Cork' pages

The court was told that Adeel Nawaz had 20 previous convictions, all for road traffic offences, and at the time he was stopped he had two previous convictions for driving without insurance.

In the third of The Echo’s series of interviews with the candidates for the upcoming presidential election, Donal O’Keeffe sat down with Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys in Ballincollig at the weekend.

A man in his 20s was taken to the CUH for treatment to injuries described as being 'serious but not life-threatening'.

Staff and students are advised not to travel to the campus until noon today

The six courts were completed thanks to grant funding from the Government’s sports capital grant.

After theft, the most common crimes in Cork city were public order offences, followed by attempts or threats to murder, then followed by assaults, harassments, and related offences.

Speaking to representatives from these universities in the joint-oireachtas committee on further and higher education, she said: “It’s very clear to me that you as presidents of these institutions not only have the will to solve this problem but also the clear-cut solutions.”

Ballincollig and Bishopstown features in today's 'All About Cork' pages

inn Féin Cork South Central TD, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, said the figures published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage represented “another day of shame for the government”.

The works, produced by Fiona Hayes, who is an emerging artist based in West Cork, will be displayed at the foyer of Cork County Hall from October 9-25.

The show, recounting the life of Dame Vera Lynn, will be brought to life by the venue’s Sunday Songbook team.

A bench warrant was issued yesterday for the arrest of a 28-year-old man accused of carrying out a burglary at Goulding Chemicals on July 30.

Garda Jim Smiddy charged the woman, with an address in Fermoy, with carrying out thefts at stores mainly in shopping areas in Blackpool and Mahon.

Aggravating factors included the fact that the uninsured driver was caught seven times previously driving without insurance. He also had a 14-year driving ban against him at the time of this collision.

A huge ramping-up of housing developments has been called for by every political party, and by representative groups and unions for sectors including education and health. All sectors are impacted by the lack of accommodation, which can make it harder to secure staff.

The CIF, the representative body of Ireland’s construction sector, has called for an expansionary and investment-focused Budget 2026 to address capacity constraints in infrastructure, housing, skills, and sustainability in Cork.

Large transport projects are under way as part of the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy, but how will their progress be affected by Budget 2026? Amy Campbell analyses the issues

The HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme provides services to people wishing to quit smoking tobacco products, but does not have services for people to quit vaping.

Campaigners from Uplift, Irish Council for Civil Liberties and Hope and Courage Collective spoke to residents in Carrigaline, who expressed concerns about the algorithm that pushes dangerous content into their social media feeds.

Mayfield features in today's 'All About Cork' pages

It comes as figures provided by minister for children Norma Foley show a decrease of 19 in the number of early childcare and education (ECCE) programme creche and childcare facilities in the last five years.

Douglas features in today's 'All About Cork' pages

A number of Cork  TDs have highlighted situations in their respective constituencies, with one TD describing the school transport system a s being "spectacularly haphazard and mercilessly rigid”.

Finbarr Archer, who is the official driver to the Lord Mayor of Cork, was working for an undertaker at the time of the 1985 terrorist attack.

Sinn Féin’s Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire said there was a "lot of concern" in the Cork city area about the amalgamation of units across four garda stations into two units.

Among younger audiences, the series saw an average 70% share of 18–44-year-olds.

The Dickie Dip, which is now in its sixth year, will take place on November 8 in Skerries, to raise funds for men’s cancer care in the Mater Hospital.

This year will see a special focus on traditional Irish instruments the concertina, the uilleann pipes, flutes and accordions.

The most recent Macroom boil water notice, the latest in a series going back more than two years, was introduced on September 12.

'Councillor Murphy was a great man, who possessed an innate desire to do right by those in need.'

The five credit certificate is designed to support adult learners and students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in gaining core academic, digital, and personal development skills

The initiative is designed to create awareness, educate and support public bodies in meeting obligations under the Irish Sign Language Act.

Jim Cowhig pleaded guilty to entering a building with intent to commit an offence and to one count of criminal damage.

Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire said the foul smells are "legitimately and correctly being linked to sewage issues."

Judge Mary Dorgan imposed a three month jail sentence on Alan O'Callaghan.

Garry McCarthy, who has been creating rap music for over two decades, is best-known as the creative director Knocknaheeny’s The Kabin Studio.

Anthony O’Sullivan and Gary Sheehan came before Cork District Court on Friday on charges of travelling in a stolen car. 

The Global Solidarity Run, the brainchild of the Irish not-for-profit organisation Sanctuary Runners, encourages people across the world to run, jog, walk or roll any distance, anywhere on Saturday, October 11.

Overall, Cork’s 12.5% commercial vacancy rate in June this year was lower than the national average of 14.6%.

Ms Philpott completed the mini marathon just a few months after being on life support for almost five weeks, and having half a lung removed due to a tumour.

Disability Federation Ireland diversity and education officer Pierce Richardson said the campaign is an opportunity to highlight how the difficulties of navigating public spaces disabled people can be made easier in a more disability conscious world.

The local authority is seeking pilot partners to trial a reusable cup scheme aimed at reducing single-use plastics at community events.

Lat year saw a total of 126 cruise calls between the Port of Cork (104) and Bantry Bay (22). More than 200,000 passengers came ashore during the season, contributing an estimated €17m to the local economy.

Regular passenger services to Youghal station were withdrawn in 1963, with goods traffic continuing in the 1960s and early 1970s before also ceasing.

While the gun and ammunition were blank and when fired could only create an acoustic effect, the revolver was classified as a firearm as defined in the Firearms Act.