Good morning, Cork!

Yes, you're not imagining it — Cork Current is back in your inbox! Life got genuinely busy over the past few months and the newsletter fell by the wayside, but that's behind us now. A huge thank you to everyone who reached out asking when we were coming back! :)

We're back, we're not going anywhere, and there's plenty happening in Cork to get into — so let's get to it!


In today’s Cork Current:

Let’s get to it!

Great news for commuters heading south! The M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Motorway Scheme is really moving along, with works 'nearing completion'. This massive 11km road project will connect the N40 directly to our vital pharmaceutical hub in Ringaskiddy, aiming to finally ease the pressure on the often-congested N28.

Cork County Council has given us a peek behind the curtain with a fantastic new website featuring construction updates, maps, and even 3D visualisations of key junctions like Rochestown and Shannonpark – so you can see exactly what's coming! They've also shared that footpath and cycleway works on the east side of the R613 in Barnahely are almost done, meaning pedestrians and cyclists will soon have a safer space.

Once finished, the motorway is expected to slash vehicle numbers through Shanbally and Ringaskiddy by over 60%, promising cleaner, quieter villages and much safer local roads. (Read More)

Cork's getting a serious upgrade, and the Railyard development is leading the charge! This ambitious project is set to make our city the proud owner of Ireland's tallest residential building once more, standing at a staggering 85.5 metres.

The 25-storey tower, along with adjacent 13 and nine-storey blocks, will add 217 much-needed homes by 2027. The recent completion of the central core, a monumental 10-day continuous concrete pour involving thousands of cubic metres of concrete and hundreds of tonnes of steel, really shows the scale of this project.

Designed by renowned architects, the Railyard also pays homage to Cork's history by renovating historic buildings like Carey House. (Read More)

A dedicated taskforce has been launched to help our city reach its full potential. The 'Cork City Futures Group' has been officially approved by the government to guide the future development of our vibrant city.

This group will be digging into the Cork City Centre Development and Operations Action Plan 2025-2030, identifying what's needed to boost progress and maximise opportunities for investment, business, and innovation. They’ll also be championing Cork as a top University City, supporting UCC and MTU, and exploring ways to enhance our region's economic and social development, as well as our fantastic arts and culture scene. (Read More)

Met Éireann has issued a nationwide weather advisory for the Easter weekend, warning of potentially turbulent conditions from Friday, April 3rd, onwards. We're looking at a mix of wet and windy weather, with Saturday looking particularly blustery and possibly stormy, bringing severe or damaging gusts.

There's also a significant risk of coastal flooding, especially along the Atlantic coast, due to high spring tides coinciding with a storm surge and strong onshore winds. Formal warnings are expected as the system develops, so keep an eye on Met Éireann's updates before you head out! (Read More)

Fota Wildlife Park has named its two adorable Northern cheetah cubs, Nia and Nuru, meaning 'purpose' and 'light' in Swahili, chosen from over 1,000 public entries. These cubs are vital for the conservation of the Endangered Northern cheetah subspecies, of which only about 600 remain globally. Visitors can see Nia and Nuru, along with their mother Florence, at Fota Wildlife Park during their Easter events. (Read More)

Big news for Cork sport lovers — Decathlon is finally making its way to the city! The French sporting giant is opening a massive new store inside Tesco at Douglas Village Shopping Centre this summer, spanning over 2,300 sqm of dedicated retail space. It's Decathlon's fourth Irish location and the result of a multi-million euro partnership with Tesco, who are also giving the entire store a full makeover ahead of the launch.

Whether you're into hiking, running, cycling, or the rapidly growing sport of padel, there'll be something for you on those shelves! (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.

Today: ☁️ 11°/11°
Friday: ☁️ 14°/7°
Saturday: 🌧️ 11°/4°
Sunday: ☁️ 10°/5°

🐰 Annual Fota House Easter Trail
Fota House
Multiple Dates | More Info


🤣 Stand-up Comedy Club: Thursday Showcase
The Roundy
Thu 2nd Apr | 20:30 | More Info


😂 Comedy Cavern: Susie McCabe - Best Behaviour
Coughlan's
Thu 2nd Apr | 19:00 | More Info


🎬 The Stunt Man
Triskel Arts Centre
Thu 2nd Apr | 18:00 | More Info


🎥 Don’t Be Prey
Triskel Arts Centre
Thu 2nd Apr | 20:30 | More Info


😂 Comedy Cavern: Sergi Polo Live In Cork - In English!
Coughlan's
Fri 3rd Apr | 19:30 | More Info


🤣 Stand-up Comedy Club: Cork's Funniest Feens
The Roundy
Fri 3rd Apr | 20:30 | More Info


🎭 Two One Act Plays: Shakespeare's Macbeth and Romero
Cork Arts Theatre
Mutliple Dates | More Info


😂 Comedy Cavern: Spanish Stand Up Comedy In Cork with Sergi Polo
Coughlan's
Sat 4th Apr | 18:30 | More Info


🤣 Stand-up Comedy Club: Earlier Show
The Roundy
Sat 4th Apr | 18:30 | More Info


🤣 Stand-up Comedy Club: Primetime Comedy Show
The Roundy
Sat 4th Apr | 20:30 | More Info


🐣 Schull Easter Treasure Hunt
Schull Playground
Sun 5th Apr | 10:00 | More Info


🎤 I'm Grand Mam - Happy Campers
Cork Opera House
Multiple Dates | 20:00 | More Info


🎨 Elinor O’Donovan: Winter Sun
Triskel Arts Centre
Multiple Dates | More Info


🎨 Kim Crowley: Residency & Exhibition
Triskel Arts Centre
Multiple Dates | More Info

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


🎷 Nils Petter Molvær Group: Triskel International Jazz Programme 2026
Triskel Arts Centre
Fri 3rd Apr | 20:00 | More Info


🎸 Wildboyz - Duran Duran Experience
Cyprus Avenue
Fri 3rd Apr | 19:00 | More Info


🎸 Rock Icons Show
The Everyman
Fri 3rd Apr | 20:00 | More Info


🎶 Dan Murphy
Cantys
Fri 3rd Apr | 18:00 | More Info


🎶 Traditional Irish Music Session
The Oliver Plunkett
Fri 3rd Apr | 18:00 | More Info


🎸 Stuart Wilde & The Birdmen
Cantys
Sat 4th Apr | 22:00 | More Info


🎹 Cork City Organ Group
Coughlan's
Sat 4th Apr | 22:00 | More Info


🎶 Ger Ahern
Seventy Seven
Sat 4th Apr | 22:00 | More Info


🎶 The Gallivanters
Dwyers Of Cork
Sat 4th Apr | 22:00 | More Info


🎤 Gina and The Champions
Cork Opera House
Sun 5th Apr | 20:00 | More Info


🎸 God Is An Astronaut
Cyprus Avenue
Sun 5th Apr | 19:00 | More Info


🎶 Traditional Irish Music Session
The Oliver Plunkett
Sun 5th Apr | 18:00 | More Info


🎶 The Brightsides
Dwyers Of Cork
Sun 5th Apr | 21:30 | More Info

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

Thanks!

- Ben