Páirc Uí Chaoimh ‘stop and drop’ road reaches dead end, but the political intrigue continues tripeanddrisheen.substack.com/p/pairc-ui-c...
Páirc Uí Chaoimh ‘stop and drop’ road reaches dead end, but the political intrigue continues
An Coimisiún Pleanála is the latest to refuse permission for Cork GAA’s plans to build a set-down and drop-off road on public land at PuC, - Councillors want to know more about the Chief Exec’s role.
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So that's a wrap, for now. What happens next is anyone's guess, considering the following. www.irishexaminer.com/business/eco...
Cork GAA unveils 11,000-capacity event centre bid with Canadian real estate partner
Canadian developer Shenkman Group backs Cork GAA's proposal for a flexible multi-purpose venue beside Páirc Uí Chaoimh
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According to the An Coimisiún Pleanála inspector there's simple no justification for the turning circle due to the conflicts it would introduce. It there was justification for the turning circle no Material Contravention would be required. www.pleanala.ie/en-ie/case/5...
Save Marina Park@marinaparkcork.bsky.social · 3w agoAn Coimisiún Pleanála have refused the appeal by Páirc Uí Chaoimh. It appears to have been an easy decision for the board.
An Coimisiún Pleanála have refused the appeal by Páirc Uí Chaoimh. It appears to have been an easy decision for the board.
Save Marina Park@marinaparkcork.bsky.social · 3mo agoPáirc Uí Chaoimh are appealing the decision by Cork City Council to refuse the turning circle Submission due date is 07/07/2026 www.pleanala.ie/en-ie/case/5... The appeal document can be found here, which contains this letter by the Cork City Chief Executive planning.corkcity.ie/AppFileRefDe...
There is no travel movement along the Marina Promenade. All travel movement is along the access road parellel to the promenade www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
Council CEO wrote to planning board in support of Páirc proposal rejected in vote
The letter said the proposal would “enable orderly and safe management” of visitors, and remove travel movement along the Marina promenade and ...
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But, but, the 4G pitch was vital to the Centre of Excellence and the future of GAA in Cork. It couldn't even be moved to the side, we were told, in case it caused difficulties for injured players.
Canadian firm partners with Cork GAA in bid for 11,000-capacity event centre
Canadian developer Shenkman Group backs Cork GAA's proposal for a flexible multi-purpose venue beside Páirc Uí Chaoimh
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Maybe when this proposals doesn't succeed they'll give the 4g back to the community. #landgrab www.irishexaminer.com/business/eco...
Canadian firm partners with Cork GAA in bid for 11,000-capacity event centre
Drafted in consultation with The O’Flynn Group, bid envisages a multi-purpose event and exhibition centre on existing 4G pitch
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On the other side of Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork City Council is building an urban dual carragway that is planned to eventally take up even more urban green space from the park when it is linked with a bridge across the River Lee. Why not place the coach access beside the new road?
Save Marina Park@marinaparkcork.bsky.social · 3mo agoPáirc Uí Chaoimh are appealing the decision by Cork City Council to refuse the turning circle Submission due date is 07/07/2026 www.pleanala.ie/en-ie/case/5... The appeal document can be found here, which contains this letter by the Cork City Chief Executive planning.corkcity.ie/AppFileRefDe...
Páirc Uí Chaoimh are appealing the decision by Cork City Council to refuse the turning circle Submission due date is 07/07/2026 www.pleanala.ie/en-ie/case/5... The appeal document can be found here, which contains this letter by the Cork City Chief Executive planning.corkcity.ie/AppFileRefDe...
Save Marina Park@marinaparkcork.bsky.social · last yr.Just in time for the summer holidays... Páirc Uí Chaoimh are back again looking to put a turning circle in Marina Park on the southern side of the stadium. planning.corkcity.ie/AppFileRefDe...
Páirc Uí Chaoimh are appealing the decision by Cork City Council to refuse the turning circle Submission due date is 07/07/2026 www.pleanala.ie/en-ie/case/5... The appeal document can be found here, which contains this letter by the Cork City Chief Executive planning.corkcity.ie/AppFileRefDe...
Save Marina Park@marinaparkcork.bsky.social · last yr.Just in time for the summer holidays... Páirc Uí Chaoimh are back again looking to put a turning circle in Marina Park on the southern side of the stadium. planning.corkcity.ie/AppFileRefDe...
Deadline for #CorkLuas submissions today. A project that is absolutely essential for #Cork and should be a spur for additional N-S lines. A 5 minute supportive submission even identifying some localised improvements/issues is well worth it. consult.tii.ie/luas-cork-ns...
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Luas Cork is a transformative project, developed in close consultation with BusConnects, that aligns with this ambition, supporting the shift from cars to public transport and active travel. Luas Cor...
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Two tone Atlantic Pond! Whatever is entering the pond via the drains on the north west corner it’s turning the pond water a milky white. Reported to the EPA using the See it, Say it app.
“Versions of this application have now been rejected several times. It is our hope that this decision now marks a conclusion to the matter.” www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
Cork GAA 'considering options' following rejection of Páirc Uí Chaoimh set down plans
The vehicular set down and drop-off circulation area at Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Marina Park on Monahan Rd narrowly failed to be approved
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Refused. PUiC now have 4 Weeks to appeal both the Material Contravention and the Planning decision.
Save Marina Park@marinaparkcork.bsky.social · last yr.Here are the plans by @ Páirc Uí Chaoimh for a turning circle and access road in Marina Park off the Monahan Road. planning.corkcity.ie/AppFileRefDe... Submissions by: 30/07/2025 How to make a submission: www.corkcity.ie/en/council-s...
The vote came to 20 in favour and 10 against, with those 10 including the three Green Party councillors, three Labour, one Social Democrat, as well as Fianna Fail’s Terry Shannon, Fine Gael’s Des Cahill, and Independent Kieran McCarthy. www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster...
Páirc Uí Chaoimh sees plans for bus set-down and turning point rejected
'We must protect the utility we have created in Marina Park,' council told
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Save Marina Park@marinaparkcork.bsky.social · 6mo agoThe rezoning of Marina Park by Cork City Council to facilitate a turning circle.
A win for Marina Park with the Council voting against the material contravention to rezone parkland.
Save Marina Park@marinaparkcork.bsky.social · 6mo agoThe rezoning of Marina Park by Cork City Council to facilitate a turning circle.
The vote on the material contravention, is scheduled for this evening Monday 11 May at 5pm. There's a live stream of the council meeting where can see how the councillors vote: corkcity.public-i.tv/core/portal/... The full agenda for the meeting: www.corkcity.ie/media/qsdf3u...
Ordinary Meeting of Council - Monday 11 May 2026, 5:00pm - Cork City Council streaming
Ordinary Meeting of Council - Monday 11 May 2026, 5:00pm - Cork City Council streaming
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Save Marina Park@marinaparkcork.bsky.social · 6mo agoThe rezoning of Marina Park by Cork City Council to facilitate a turning circle.
Access to the stadium is from the other side. The stadium mgmt are looking for access from this side. They need a material contravention to the development plan to change public open space to vehicular space. Cork City Cllrs get to vote on this in May. We need 8+ Cllrs to vote against the MC.
YᗩY ᖴOᖇ ᗷIᑕYᑕᒪEᔕ 🚲@yayforbicycles.bsky.social · 5mo agoPUiC want to put in what they call a "turning circle" here. But we all know it'll be used for parking on. This was taken when the barriers were moved this week & motorists instantly take the piss. There's very few places where cars can't go & they want to allow cars onto this pedestrian area.
PUiC want to put in what they call a "turning circle" here. But we all know it'll be used for parking on. This was taken when the barriers were moved this week & motorists instantly take the piss. There's very few places where cars can't go & they want to allow cars onto this pedestrian area.
You can be certain that there's at least one member of Cork City Council executive team that thinks this is a great idea.
Irish Examiner@irishexaminer.bsky.social · 6mo agoThe Cork Luas Preferred Route showing occasional access to the stadium from the south removed.
Save Marina Park@marinaparkcork.bsky.social · 6mo agoThe rezoning of Marina Park by Cork City Council to facilitate a turning circle.
Update: emailing planningpolicy@corkcity.ie will also work.
Save Marina Park@marinaparkcork.bsky.social · 6mo agoAny submission or observation in relation to this material contravention can be submitted to the Planning Department, Cork City Council, Anglesea Street, Cork, no later than close of business on 22nd April.
Cork City Council propose altering the city development plan to allow another vehicle access route over "public open space" and an existing public park at Marina Park. You can make your views known.
