Good morning, Cork! A little mix of green spaces, city upgrades, and foodie treats to brighten your day.
In today’s Cork Current:
A brand-new tree walkway opens at Marina Park 🌳
Major water upgrade works across the city 💧
€800k footpath renewal programme announced 🚶
Let’s get to it!
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The Digest
Marina Park's Stunning New Tree Walkway is Open! 🌳
Big news for Cork walkers, joggers, and Sunday strollers - the new section of Marina Park is open! This part of Phase 2 comes with a gorgeous elevated tree walkway (yes, you’re literally walking up in the trees), winding woodland paths, and even a freshly spruced-up Barrington’s Folly.
Between this and Holland Park’s playground that opened in the summer, the Docklands are really starting to shine. And we’re not done yet - Atlantic Pond will be unveiled in November, making the whole park six times the size of Fitzgerald’s Park. Not bad for a city stroll, eh?
Pop down, stretch your legs, and check it out for yourself! (Read more)
Community News
Uisce Éireann Rolls Out Major Infrastructure Upgrades Across Cork City 💧
Uisce Éireann has started a big round of upgrade works across the city to freshen up our water network. On Albert Road, over 700 metres of old pipes are being swapped out for shiny new ones - but that does mean weekday road closures from October 6th – 24th. Emergency access will stay open and diversions will be signposted. Over in College Road, crews are starting a flushing programme to tackle those annoying discolouration issues, with nearby streets like Donovans Road and O’Donovan Rossa Road also due some attention over the next month. (Read more)
Cork City Footpaths Getting a €800k Makeover! 🚶♀️
Good news for anyone who’s ever tripped on a dodgy path - Cork’s footpaths are finally getting some love! The council has set aside €800,000 to tackle worn-out walkways across 14 areas, including Mayfield, Ballyvolane, Ard na Laoi, and Murmount Avenue. The investment is part of a broader €20m investment aimed at improving our city's pavements and revitalising the city centre. So if you’ve been dodging cracks and puddles, help is on the way! (Read more)
Cork City Council Proposes Six New Pedestrian Crossings – Have Your Say! 🚦
Cork City Council is looking to add six new pedestrian crossings across the city, and they want your feedback! The plans include new signal-controlled junctions on Grange Road and Ballyhooley Road, raised zebra crossings on Lower Friars Walk and outside Scoil Bhríde, plus upgrades on Blackrock Road. Consultation is open until October 27th – you can view the proposals online or in City Hall. (Read more)
Local Business
Cairo Comes to Cork: Authentic Egyptian Street Food Truck Opening Soon!
Something new and tasty is on the way, Cork! Cairo 2 Cork – the city’s first Egyptian food truck – is opening October 18th in the Fifth Quarter. Owner Nivene Sadick will be serving up Egyptian favourites like the Hawawshi “Cairo Crunch,” Pyramid Pittas, and a proper Egyptian Munch Box. With recipes inspired by her family and bread sourced from local bakers, this is as authentic as it gets. (Read 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.
🌤️ Weather
Today: 🌧️ 15°/15°
Wednesday: ☁️ 18°/14°
Thursday: 🌧️ 16°/11°
🗓️ Things To Do
🎟️ General Events
😂 Comedy Cavern: Jack Milne & Guests
Coughlan's
Tuesday 30th September | 20:30 | More Info
🎬 Little Trouble Girls (NC)
Triskel Arts Centre
Multiple Dates | 18:00 | More Info
🎬 Put Your Soul On Your Hand And Walk (NC)
Triskel Arts Centre
Multiple Dates | 20:00 | More Info
🎭 Mary's Hopes & Dreams
Cork Arts Theatre
Multiple Dates | 20:00 | More Info
💃 Ceili By The Lee
Crane Lane Theatre
Wednesday 1st October | 19:30 | More Info
😂 Crüe Comedy
Fred Zeppelins
Wednesday 1st October | 21:00 | More Info
😂 Stand-up Comedy Club: Low-key Funny
The Roundy
Wednesday 1st October | 20:30 | More Info
📚 Words By Water Literary Festival
Kinsale
Multiple Dates | More Info
😂 Stand-up Comedy Club: Thursday Showcase
The Roundy
Thursday 2nd October | 20:30 | More Info
🎤 Hold My Drink - Podcast Live
Cork Opera House
Thursday 2nd October | 20:00 | More Info
🎭 David O'Doherty: Highway to the David Zone
The Everyman Theatre
Thursday 2nd October | 20:00 | 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
🎵 Live Music
🎵 The Lee Sessions Trad Trail
Multiple Locations
Multiple Dates | 6:30 pm | More Info
🍀 Trad Music
The Blue Haven, Kinsale
Tuesday, 30th September | 20:00 | More Info
🎶 Cork Folk Festival: Noel Brazil Song Competition 2025
Coughlan's
Wednesday 1st October | 19:30 | More Info
🎤 Fair Play Open Mic
The Roundy
Wednesday 1st October | 20:00 | More Info
🔥 Fireside Folk
The Welcome Inn
Wednesday 1st October | 21:30 | More Info
🎸 Jamie McIntyre
Cyprus Avenue
Wednesday 1st October | 19:00 | More Info
🎶 A Vision of Elvis
The Everyman Theatre
Wednesday 1st October | 20:00 | More Info
🎶 Cork Folk Festival
Cork City
Thursday 2nd October | More Info
🎻 Any Old Time – Matt Cranitch, Mick Daly, Dave Hennessy
An Spailpín Fánach
Thursday 2nd October | 21:30 | More Info
🎵 Flook
Triskel Arts Centre
Thursday 2nd October | 20:00 | More Info
🎷 115 Jazz Jam Sessions
115 Café And Wine Bar
Every Thurday | 20:00 | More Info
🎶 Ballads & Banjos
The Welcome Inn
Every Thurday | 21:30 | More Info
🎶 The Insiders
Cantys
Every Thursday | 9:00 PM | More Info
That's it for today Cork, thanks for reading! Let’s chat again on Thursday!
Thanks!
- Ben
