Good morning, Cork! Between waterfront makeovers, spooky festivals, and sold-out suppers, Cork’s buzzing with stories this week. Here’s what’s been going on.

In today’s Cork Current:

Let’s get to it!

Exciting changes ahead for Cork’s waterfront! The Cork North Docks Public Realm and Transport Infrastructure Project has officially been approved - and it promises to turn the area into a world-class riverside destination.

The plan involves moving the N8 (Horgan’s Road) away from the water, making space for a sweeping new promenade lined with parks, playgrounds, trees, and cycle paths.

The project will also include new public seating, bus stop upgrades, and water-drinking fountains, all designed to make the area more walkable, greener, and welcoming. Once complete, the North Docks will no longer just be a route into town - it’ll be a place to hang out, meet friends, and enjoy one of the best views in the city! (Read more)

Get your costumes and lanterns ready, because Kinsale is going all out for Halloween this year!

The An Tulca Festival 2025 is back with a jam-packed lineup that includes two parades - a Trick or Treat Parade on October 31st at 4pm, and a Lantern Parade on November 1st at 6:30pm, starting from Kinsale Library. The lantern event promises an eerie, magical atmosphere, complete with music, costumes, and glowing beasts of the night. Afterwards, festival-goers can enjoy “Songs at the Threshold”, an immersive performance that brings Irish legends to life through dance, chant, and song.

There are also free creative workshops throughout October where you can make masks, creatures, and lanterns. (Learn More)

Another big housing development has been given the green light! Cork City Council has approved 155 new homes in Lehenaghmore, made up of 88 affordable private homes and the rest allocated for social housing. The project, from OBR (Togher) Developments Ltd, includes a crèche, 207 car spaces, and a mix of homes ranging from cosy one-bed apartments to spacious four-bed family houses. (Learn More)

Good news, Cork foodies - Clodagh McKenna’s coming back for seconds! After her first Happy Cooking Supper at The Pavilion in Ballygarvan sold out, she’s added a second date on Sunday, November 2nd. Guests can expect a five-course feast celebrating seasonal Irish ingredients, created alongside Pavilion chefs David O’Sullivan and David Rice. There’ll be a welcome drink, book signings of Clodagh’s Happy Cooking, and a peek at her new Honey linen range. Tickets are €150 and limited to just 60 seats - if you’d be interested in going, you can get tickets here.

Meet Harmony - a four-year-old Springer Spaniel with enough energy to power all of Cork. She’s the kind of dog who turns a walk into an adventure and a tennis ball into treasure. Playful, friendly, and bursting with confidence, Harmony is looking for her forever family.

She’s microchipped, spayed, and completely ready to roll. Like many Springers, she needs a home that understands the needs of a working breed: that means plenty of activity, enrichment, and a fenced-in garden where she can unleash her zoomies. She loves other dogs, but it’s unknown how she is with cats.

If you’re interested in adopting Harmony, please email [email protected] for an application form, or you can apply via the adoption application form on their website at the end of Harmony’s profile.

Some great news for Cork’s business scene! Davy Group has just expanded its South Mall office, officially naming it their Southern HQ. The move adds 20 new jobs to the city, strengthening their team and boosting their client base across Munster. Conor Murphy, Head of Regional Wealth Management, says it’s all part of Davy’s plan to build a “world-class advisory team” across Ireland. (Learn More)

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°/11°
Friday: ☁️ 15°/13°
Saturday: 🌧️ 14°/13°
Sunday: 🌤️ 15°/11°

😂 An Spailpin Comedy: Thursday Night with Cork's Finest
An Spailpín Fánach
Thu 16th Oct | 20:00 | More Info


😂 Stand-up Comedy Club: Thursday Showcase
The Roundy
Thu 16th Oct | 20:30 | More Info


🎬 Love On Trial (NC) [Eaffi]
Triskel Arts Centre
Fri 17th Oct | 18:00 | More Info


🍷 Wine Tasting At UCC's Historic Aula Maxima
UCC Aula Maxima
Fri 17th Oct | 19:00 | More Info


😂 The Best Of Cork: Autumn Series
City Limits
Fri 17th Oct | 20:00 | More Info


🎤 Rhod Gilbert – The Giant Grapefruit
Cork Opera House
Multiple Dates | 20:00 | More Info


😂 Stand-up Comedy Club: Cork's Funniest Feens
The Roundy
Fri 17th Oct | 20:30 | More Info


🎞️ Anti-clock (NC) [Phantoscope]
Triskel Arts Centre
Fri 17th Oct | 20:30 | More Info


😂 Comedy Cavern: Helen Bauer - Extra Show Added
Coughlan's
Fri 17th Oct | 21:00 | More Info


🎤 Chris Kent: Offline
The Everyman
Fri 17th & Sat 18th Oct | 20:00 | More Info


🎵 Cushion Concerts for 2–5 Year Olds
Marina Market
Sat 18th Oct | 00:00 | More Info


🚜 Douglas Village Farmers Market
Douglas Village Shopping Centre
Every Saturday | 10AM - 2PM | More Info


🎩 An Evening Of Magic Steve Spade
Sea Church
Sat 18th Oct | 20:00 | More Info


😂 Stand-up Comedy Club: Primetime Comedy Show
The Roundy
Sat 18th Oct | 20:30 | More Info


🎬 Stripped To Kill (NC) [Four Films By Katt Shea]
Triskel Arts Centre
Sun 19th Oct | 14:00 | More Info

🎬 The Swallow (G)
Triskel Arts Centre
Sun 19th Oct | 16:00 | 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


🎻 East Cork Early Music Festival
Cork City & Doneraile Court
Multiple Dates | 18:00 | More Info


🎶 Sharon Shannon, Frances Black & Mary Coughlan
Cork Opera House
Thursday 16th Oct | 20:00 | More Info


🎵 David Murphy & Ether Ensemble
Coughlan's
Thursday 16th Oct | 19:30 | More Info


🎸 The Blades
Cyprus Avenue
Fri 17th Oct | 19:00 | More Info


🎤 Le Chéile Cobh
Sacred Heart Church
Fri 17th Oct | 19:30 | More Info


🎤 Gemma Hayes
Cyprus Avenue
Sat 18th Oct | 19:00 | More Info


🎻 National Symphony Orchestra Ireland with Mairéad Hickey
City Hall
Sat 18th Oct | 20:00 | More Info


🎶 Onoir
Cork Opera House
Sun 19th Oct | 00:00 | More Info


🎻 Lir Quartet
St Brendan's Church
Sun 19th Oct | 15:00 | More Info


🎤 John Spillane
The Richmond Revival
Sun 19th Oct | 20:00 | More Info


🎸 P90's
Crane Lane Theatre
Sun 19th Oct | 23:30 | More Info

That's it for today Cork, thanks for reading! Have a lovely weekend and let’s chat again on Tuesday!

Thanks!

- Ben