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From The East Cork Junction. The East Cork Municipal district says it will widen the dangerous junction at Keffee’s cross “the R633 and L3816) Ballymacoda Road. Earlier this year Cllr Michael Hegarty raised concerns that a fundamental design flaw at the upgraded junction had the potential to cause a fatal accident. He said given its heavy use, the redesigned T Junction near Ballymacoda was “an accident waiting to happen.” The

From The East Cork Journal. A specialist beauty therapist from Youghal could be named the Best in the Business after reaching the final of a prominent National competition. Jane English from Beauty Shack is listed in the final of the Freelance Makeup Specialist of the Year 2019 category, in the Irish Hair & Beauty Awards. The Awards, which celebrate the best professionals in the hair and beauty industry, will take

From The East Cork Journal. The slaughter house in Castlemartyr has been urged to ‘beef up’ security after a cow hoofed it from Clifford’s abattoir. The heifer is said to have jumped the gate of the holding pen at the slaughter house in a daring escape last Tuesday 13 August. The bovine was found after it wandered through the car park and into the store room of Ahern’s Centra, with

From The East Cork Journal. The East Cork Coast could soon offer one of the finest and most accessible walking and biking trails in Ireland. A push to improve public access to East Cork’s wealth of scenic coastline has taken a step forward, linking Ballinacurra’s South Quay to Youghal’s Front Strand. Cork County Council Heritage Department are said to be aware of the route which has the potential to open

From The East Cork Journal. The owner of a Youghal business selling Cannabis derivatives faces the possibility of being arrested when he presents himself to Gardaí this Monday, 19 August. Jim Weathers, who owns Puffnstuff, had his Youghal store raided by officers from the drugs unit in May, and was advised last week there was a Warrant out for his arrest. The East Cork shop, located at 123 North Main

From The East Cork Journal. Brexit uncertainty and economic worries are being blamed for a reduction in tourist spending in the East Cork region. While Ironman captivated the tourist market in Youghal, the local Visitor Centre says tourism revenue appears to be down, and a similar picture is being reported in Midleton. Sandra McLellan, Youghal Tourism, says while the numbers to the Youghal area are substantially up on 2018 figures,

On the main route between Cork and Waterford, Castlemartyr has long seen significant traffic volumes and congestion. Chris Dunne speaks to local representatives and traders about the inpact it has on the area. Despite the upgrading of the pathway through the village of Castlemartyr and the new timing of the traffic lights; long delays still continue on the primary route between Cork and Waterford. “A Castlemartyr relief road to alleviate

Fine Gael Cllr Michael Hegarty has led a call by Cork County Council to have Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) improve safety at a dangerous new junction in East Cork. Since the National Roads Authority improved motoring conditions in Killeagh there have been a string of accidents at the dangerous ninety degree bend on the eastern side of the village. On Sunday evening two people were involved in a crash that

On Saturday 27th July at Claycastle from 3-6pm, the second Youghal Pride will hit the beach from 3-6pm with a wealth of activities and fun to be had! Supported by Cork Pride, this event celebrates the positive self-identity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender fluid people of this area. It’s an opportunity for family, friends and neighbours to show their support for equality and inclusion, while having fun in the

The closure of Cloyne Post Office will be a devastating blow to rural life if a new operator is not found, Cork County Councillors have warned. Statutory business was suspended for a time at Monday’s full Sitting of Council to discuss the pending closure of the rural Post Office. Fine Gael Cllr Michael Hegarty, who requested the suspension of Standing Orders, has demanded immediate Government action to prevent the loss

Cork East Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice, David Stanton, has called for the construction of a relief road to alleviate traffic congestion on the N25 in Castlemartyr village. Minister Stanton said: “There is an urgent need to examine the potential bypassing of the village of Castlemartyr by constructing a short relief road. I am informed that an average of 22,000 vehicles pass through

Six time All-Ireland medallist, Fiona O’Driscoll and her business partner, Deirdre Roberts are pedalling their way onto the Youghal cycle scene by launching a new Bike Rental Store. The pocket rocket, who helped coach the Cork team to win two back to back Camogie wins in the early noughties, is trading her hurley for a saddle in her new adventure, Youghal Bike Hire. The two friends have opened their shop

From The East Cork Journal. Cork County Council say they plan to develop a landmark building in Youghal into a Tourist and Civic Centre. The announcement comes after the Irish Court Service transferred the ownership of Youghal’s vacant Courthouse building to the Local Authority. The County Senior Executive Officer, Sean O’Callaghan said “the intended use is to add to the tourism product in Youghal, while also maintaining it for civic