Good morning, Cork! Grab a cuppa and settle in - we’ve got all the good stuff this week: Cork Airport’s winter flight schedule, Mahon’s facelift, a new food spot at the Marina, and one very talented Cork teen heading to Junior Eurovision!

In today’s Cork Current:

Let’s get to it!

Pack your bags, Cork - winter adventures just got a major upgrade!

Cork Airport has unveiled its 2025 Winter Schedule, and it’s bursting with options: 1.4 million seats between November and March, two brand-new Aer Lingus routes, and a host of sun and ski favourites returning to the skies.

The big additions? Prague (twice weekly from October 23rd) - perfect for Christmas markets and mulled wine - and Geneva (weekly from December 20th) for ski lovers and lakeside explorers alike. Aer Lingus is also boosting flights to Lyon, Munich, and Salzburg for winter sports, while keeping year-round favourites like Malaga, Lanzarote, and Tenerife.

Ryanair isn’t sitting still either, with 22 routes this season, and with KLM and Air France linking Cork to over 320 worldwide destinations, it’s never been easier to skip the Dublin chaos and fly local! (Learn More)

Construction is officially underway on the new Youghal Primary Care Centre, a modern, three-storey facility that’ll make getting everyday healthcare easier for locals.

Once complete (in around two years), it’ll bring services like GPs, Public Health Nursing, dental care, and therapies - including physiotherapy, speech & language, and occupational therapy - all under one roof. The centre will also offer dietetics, mental health support, and flexible consulting rooms for visiting specialists.

The HSE says this new hub will mean fewer long journeys for routine appointments and will help take pressure off busy hospitals like CUH. It’s part of a wider plan to strengthen community-based healthcare across Cork, with similar centres already popping up in places like Midleton. Great to see! (Learn More)

The €12 million Mahon Street Renewal Scheme is officially complete, transforming the area with 8km of safe cycle lanes, 5km of upgraded streets, new pedestrian crossings, and 12 modern bus shelters.

There’s even a new 1.5km greenway connecting key spots around Mahon. And over 200 new trees and hundreds of plants have also been added, giving the area a fresh, leafy look! (Learn More)

If you’re living on Cork’s northside, a quick heads-up - Uisce Éireann will be doing water mains repairs from yesterday Mon, Oct 20th to Thu, Oct 23rd, between 10 am and 2 pm each day.

Areas like Kinvara, Ballincollie, Ballyvolane, and Kilmorna Heights will see short supply interruptions as part of ongoing leak reduction works. Allow a few hours after the stated finish time for water to fully return. (Read More)

Cork has a new star to root for! Lottie O’Driscoll-Murray from Shanakiel will represent Ireland at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 after winning TG4’s Junior Eurovision Éire with her song “Rúin”. She’ll perform live from Tbilisi, Georgia on December 13th. Best of luck, Lottie - Cork’s cheering for you! (Read More)

Ever dreamed of waking up to Blackrock Castle outside your window? Well, this might just be the dream home you’ve been waiting for!

The Lodge, a four-bedroom detached home on Castle Road, has just hit the market for €1.05 million, and the views aren’t half bad!

Tucked just a short walk from Blackrock Village, it’s private, peaceful, and still close to everything. Go on, take a peek inside - it’s a stunner! [See the listing here]

The Marina Market just got even tastier! Tuk Tuk Street Food opened on Saturday, serving up colourful, fast, and healthy dishes inspired by Bangkok, Hanoi, and Saigon. Already loved in Shannon and Kilkenny, their Cork debut is packed with flavour - try the Tuk Tuk Spice Bag or Thai Green Curry. Drop by and give it a go!

You can now take your dog to the cinema in Cork! The Everyman Theatre will host a dog-friendly screening of Lady and the Tramp on Sunday, November 9th, at 11 am. It's a special chance for pet owners to enjoy a film with their furry friends. If you’re interested, you can book your tickets for this unique event here.

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things I thought you should know. I'll always let you know if something's sponsored.

Today: ☁️ 14°/5°
Wednesday: ☁️ 12°/7°
Thursday: 🌤️ 10°/5°

🎃 Leap Scarecrow Festival
Leap
Multiple Dates | More Info


🎬 The Swallow (G)
Triskel Arts Centre, Cork City
Tuesday & Wednesday 21st, 22nd Oct | 20:15 | More Info


🎞️ Poison Ivy (18) [Four Films By Katt Shea]
Triskel Arts Centre, Cork City
Tuesday 21st Oct | 18:00 | More Info


😂 Comedy Cavern: Test Tube Babies
Coughlan's, Cork City
Tuesday 21st Oct | 20:30 | More Info


🎤😂 Chris McCausland: Yonks!
The Everyman, Cork City
Wednesday 22nd Oct | 20:00 | More Info


🎞️ The Rage: Carrie 2 (15A) [Four Films By Katt Shea]
Triskel Arts Centre, Cork City
Wednesday 22nd Oct | 18:00 | More Info


😂 An Spailpin Comedy: Jokes before Jazz
An Spailpín Fánach
Thursday 23rd Oct | 00:00 | More Info


🎭 Stand-up Comedy Club: Thursday Showcase
The Roundy
Thursday 23rd Oct | 20:30 | More Info


🚜 Mahon Point Farmers Market
Mahon Point Shopping Centre
Every Thursday | 10AM - 2PM | More Info


🎸 Rory Gallagher: 'The Continental Op' - The Global Musician
Cork Public Museum, Fitzgeralds Park
Multiple Dates | More Info


🎨 Ava Hayes: Residency
Triskel Arts Centre
Multiple Dates | More Info

🎵 The Lee Sessions Trad Trail
Multiple Locations
Multiple Dates | 6:30 pm | More Info


🎸 Ricky Kelleher
Dwyers Of Cork
Tuesday 21st Oct | 19:00 | More Info


🎸 Chris Smither
Coughlan's
Wednesday 22nd Oct | 19:30 | More Info


🎶 Steve 'N' Seagulls
Cyprus Avenue
Wednesday 22nd Oct | 19:00 | More Info


🔥 Fireside Folk
The Welcome Inn
Wednesday 22nd Oct | 21:30 | More Info


🕺 Ceili By The Lee
Crane Lane Theatre
Wednesday 22nd Oct | 19:30 | More Info


🎤 Tommy Fleming
Briery Gap
Thursday 23rd Oct | 20:00 | More Info


🎷 New York Brass Band
Old Oak
Thursday 23rd Oct | 21:00 | More Info


🎶 Chip Wickham
Triskel Arts Centre
Thursday 23rd Oct | 20:30 | More Info


🎻 Thursday Trad Session
The Gables
Thursday 23rd Oct | 20:00 | More Info


🎤 Melina Malone
Triskel Arts Centre
Thursday 23rd Oct | 18:30 | More Info


🎻 Non-stop Trad At The Sin É
Sin É
Thursday 23rd Oct | 18:30 | More Info


🎸 Tumbling Paddies
Cyprus Avenue
Thursday 23rd Oct | 19:00 | More Info


🎷 115 Jazz Jam Sessions
115 Café And Wine Bar
Every Thurday | 20:00 | More Info

That's it for today Cork, thanks for reading! Let’s chat again on Thursday!

Thanks!

- Ben