Eoin English

4 days ago | irishexaminer.com | Eoin English

Priority will be given to bypassing congested towns first as part of the massive Cork to Limerick motorway project, amid hopes work could start on the scheme by 2028.

5 days ago | irishexaminer.com | Eoin English

The final route for one of Ireland’s largest ever road projects — the 80km Cork to Limerick motorway — is to be unveiled on Monday. It comes ahead of the launch on Wednesday of public consultation on plans for eight new commuter rail stations in Cork, for a new train depot, and for the electrification of the fleet to enable up to a 10-minute service frequency on the city's three commuter lines to Cobh, Midleton, and Mallow.

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Eoin English

A retired fireman who guides children safely across a busy road to school in East Cork is in the running to be named Ireland’s best lollipop person. Ger Gleeson, who has been standing outside Bunscoil Mhuire in Youghal, Co Cork, every school day for the last eight years helping kids to cross the road safely, was described “as a hero” by those who voted for him as Munster winner in the Tonstix Lollipop person of the year competition.

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Eoin English

Usually a bustling hive of butchers, fishmongers and cheesemongers, the historic English Market in Cork is set to host an exclusive sit-down dinner around its famous fountain. The special Supper by the Fountain event during the Cork on a Fork Fest will feature three of the city‚Äôs top chefs ‚ÄĒ Pamela Kelly of Farmgate Caf√©, Aishling Moore of Goldie, and Harrison Sharpe of Elbow Lane ‚ÄĒ collaborating on a specially designed menu that puts the market‚Äôs local produce centre stage.

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Eoin English

Cork is to host a major ‘summit of mayors’ for the World Health Organization (WHO) next year with a focus on climate and health. It follows an invitation from the WHO’s regional European office to the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle, and council chief executive Valerie O’Sullivan, which was accepted at the June meeting of the city council on Monday.