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Irish Examiner
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Cork to Dublin trains on All-Ireland hurling final day sell out amid scramble for tickets
Tickets for several scheduled trains from Cork to Dublin on the day of the All-Ireland Hurling final have already sold out as Corkonians scramble to secure a way to get to the capital on the day. According to Iarnród Éireann, tickets for the 8.25am service from Cork Kent, which arrives in Dublin Heuston shortly before 11am on Sunday, July 20, are no longer available. A number of other services on the day are also now sold out: 09.20am Mallow to Heuston; 10am Cork to Heuston; 10.25am Cork to Heuston 11am Cork to Heuston; 12pm Cork to Heuston. At time of writing, there are still some seats available aboard the 12.25pm service, although that train gets into the capital just 30 minutes before the All-Ireland final in Croke Park throws in. Trains out of Dublin heading back to Cork are also at capacity, with the 8.15pm, 8.45pm, and 9.25pm Dublin Heuston to Cork Kent services all fully booked. However, people hoping to travel up to the capital for the match need not despair just yet. In a statement on Sunday afternoon, Iarnród Éireann said that its operations team are currently in the process of confirming additional train services out of Cork on All-Ireland Hurling final day. The company said that details of these services will be posted on its website and social media accounts as soon as possible. The Irish Examiner has contacted Iarnród Éireann for further details. Rebels' fanzone returns to Páirc Uí Chaoimh Meanwhile, Cork hurling fans who aren't travelling to Dublin for the match will have the option of watching the game live at the Rebels' fanzone at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Speaking just after Cork secured a spot in the final, Lord Mayor of Cork, councillor Fergal Dennehy, confirmed that Cork City Council and Cork GAA are working together to stage a free, family-friendly Rebels' fanzone event at the Páirc on Sunday, July 20. This event, he said, would allow fans unable to travel to Dublin "to come to the home of Cork GAA to watch their heroes play All-Ireland Hurling Championship final". Further details of the event, including ticket release date, will be confirmed tomorrow, Monday, July 14. Between now and the big day, Mr Dennehy encouraged the people of Cork to hoist their flags and banners in support of the squad. He said: We are so proud of our Cork hurlers and the hard work they've put in to take us back to an All-Ireland final for what will no doubt be a thrilling match. "I know the people of Cork will back their team to the hilt, as they always do. "Let's celebrate our heroes and show our support — hang up your flags and banners, light up your businesses and buildings, and show your Rebel colours — Corcaigh abú!"
RTÉ News
21-06-2025
- Politics
- RTÉ News
Fergal Dennehy elected as Lord Mayor of Cork
Fianna Fáil's Fergal Dennehy has been elected as the Lord Mayor of Cork at a meeting of Cork City Council. Mr Dennehy, a councillor, was elected by 23 votes in the Council Chamber. In his mayoral speech, Mr Dennehy said he was "deeply honoured" to be elected mayor, adding that he is "fully aware of the responsibility it carries". He pledged to "acknowledge and strengthen" communities and to work with "young people to ensure that they can be the best that they can be". He added that he will collaborate and work with officials and stakeholders "across the political spectrum" to make Cork city "a place that all Corkonians can be proud of". Newley Elected Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Fergal Dennehy with elected Deputy Lord Mayor Margaret McDonnell. — Cork City Council (@corkcitycouncil) June 20, 2025 Mr Dennehy was co-opted to Cork City Council in 2003 and subsequently elected in 2004, 2014, 2019, and 2024. His father, John Dennehy, was also Lord Mayor of Cork. The Lord Mayor also announced that fellow Councillor Margaret McDonnell will be the Deputy Lord Mayor. Ms McDonnell, also of the Fianna Fáil party, said she was "extremely honoured" to be elected as Deputy Lord Mayor. "I look forward to working with the new elected Lord Mayor and supporting him in every way I can over the coming year," she said.
Irish Examiner
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
New Lord Mayor of Cork vows to make city centre safer with 'decisive action'
The new Lord Mayor of Cork has vowed to work to make the city centre safer and to make historic City Hall more accessible to citizens. Fianna Fáil councillor Fergal Dennehy, who represents the city's south west local electoral area, made the pledge after his election at the annual general meeting of Cork City Council on Friday night, which was attended by his party leader and Taoiseach, Micheál Martin. 'Cork's heart must be a place where everyone feels welcome and secure,' Togher-based Mr Dennehy said. 'By working closely with An Garda Síochána, businesses, and community groups, we will maintain confidence and vibrancy to our city centre. 'I welcome the recent appointment of a council director with specific responsibility for the city centre and also the collaboration with the Cork Business Association to provide city centre wardens. 'I will work closely with all of the stakeholders to achieve our goals here to make our city even safer.' Mr Dennehy, a father of two, was first elected to council in 2004 but lost his seat in 2009. He won it back in 2014 and has retained it since. He was nominated for the position, and faced a vote against Solidarity Cllr Brian McCarthy and Sinn Féin Cllr Michelle Gould. He secured 23 votes, against five for Ms Gould and two for Mr McCarthy, and took the chain of office some 42 years after his father, former Fianna Fáil TD, John Dennehy, was elected lord mayor, leading the city through the Cork 800 celebrations. 'Your leadership and collaboration with businesses and communities laid the foundation for a year of pride and achievement that still resonates in Cork,' Mr Dennehy said. Thank you for your continued service and dedication to our city and of course thank you for everything that you have done for me as my father in both my political and personal life. They are the third father and son duo to hold the mayoral office in recent years — following on from John and Brian Bermingham, and Danny and Damian Wallace. There were cross-party tributes to outgoing Lord Mayor Dan Boyle, and deputy Lord Mayor, Honore Kamegni, for their work over the last 12 months. In his speech, Mr Dennehy said the city stands at a crossroads, facing challenges in housing and transport that demand 'bold vision and decisive action'. 'With a huge projected population growth in the coming years, we must ensure every citizen has access to quality social and affordable housing,' he said. He said transport projects such as the Luas light rail and BusConnects must serve all residents equitably and protect our environment for generations to come, and he cited the potential of Cork docklands, but said growth must be inclusive, lifting all citizens, and all communities. 'For me, Cork has always been about its people and communities,' he said. 'Everything we do as a city council must be guided by their needs and aspirations. 'I will continue to work closely with community groups, sporting organizations, our elected representatives and the voluntary sector to strengthen the bonds that have already made this city so special.'
