Kinsale
Co. Cork • 14 stories • Since 13 Jul 2026 • Latest 25 Aug 2026
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News
Public report leads to Gardaí arresting drink driver more than 12 times over limit in Kinsale
Taoiseach turns sod on €22 Million investment at Kinsale Community School
Historic ship Nao Santa Maria is sailing back to Cork to dock in Kinsale
Four Male Youths Arrested Following Managed Containment Operation in County Cork - 25th August 2026
Planning
Planning awaiting technical validation: 26/2177
Sullivans Apartments, Guard Well, Kinsale, P17 FV38 Retention Permission is sought for Change of Use from ground floor retail use to residential use and Permission is sought for the conservation, repair and refurbishment of the existing building, all to provide a 5-bed single-family dwelling. Works
Planning application received: The construction of a single storey part flat roof part pitched roof extension to the rear of the dwelling,...
Planning application received: Retention Permission is sought for Change of Use from ground floor retail use to residential use and...
Planning grant with conditions: Permission for the demolition of an existing rear extension and the construction of a single storey, rear...
Planning grant with conditions: (1) Permission for Retention of modifications to the permitted clubhouse. This comprises of the reduction...
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25 Aug 2026 latest- crimeFour Male Youths Arrested Following Managed Containment Operation in County Cork - 25th August 2026
- planningPlanning application received: The construction of a single storey part flat roof part pitched roof...
- planningPlanning application received: Retention Permission is sought for Change of Use from ground floor retail use...
- planningPlanning grant with conditions: (1) Permission for Retention of modifications to the permitted clubhouse....
- planningPlanning grant with conditions: Permission for the demolition of an existing rear extension and the...
- planningPlanning grant with conditions: Permission for alterations and extensions to an existing dwelling including...
- planningPlanning application received: Full Planning Permission for the construction of a dwelling house and...
- planningPlanning application received: The demolition of existing single storey commercial retail unit and the...
- planningPlanning application received: Permission to convert attic to bedroom and install a dormer window to the...
- planningPlanning application received: Permission for construction of new split-level dwelling house and new...
- planningPlanning grant with conditions: Permission for the construction of a storage shed for domestic use only,...
- planningPlanning grant with conditions: Permission for Retention for garage to rear. Permission for single storey...
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Four Male Youths Arrested Following Managed Containment Operation in County Cork - 25th August 2026
On 25 August 2026, Gardaí in County Cork conducted a managed containment operation following a vehicle pursuit in the Begooly area. At approximately 2:30am, a vehicle failed to stop when approached by Gardaí from Kinsale and struck a patrol car before fleeing. A coordinated response involving local and divisional units, including the ASU, was launched. The vehicle was stopped near Ballinhassig Village shortly before 3am after a stinger device was placed across the road. Four male youths, three aged in their mid-teens and one aged 19, were arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. The recovered vehicle, a stolen BMW X5, was seized for examination. No injuries were reported, and investigations are ongoing.
25 Aug 2026 · An Garda SíochánaPlanning
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Planning application received: Retention Permission is sought for Change of Use from ground floor retail use to residential use and Permission is sough
Applicant — Sullivans Apartments, Guard Well, Kinsale, P17 FV38. Retention Permission is sought for Change of Use from ground floor retail use to residential use and Permission is sought for the conservation, repair and refurbishment of the existing building, all to provide a 5-bed single-family dwelling. Works to include: Partial Demolition and Reconstruction of existing external walls…
File ref: 26/2177 · Cork County Council
20 Aug 2026 · Cork County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: The construction of a single storey part flat roof part pitched roof extension to the rear of the dwelling, modification
Applicant — Kumbi, Castlepark, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 VE81. The construction of a single storey part flat roof part pitched roof extension to the rear of the dwelling, modifications to the existing windows and elevations, and the provision of PV Solar Panels. Permission is also sought for the use of the lower ground floor rooms (granted under Application Ref. 25/5402 and Appeal Ref. 500319) as a…
File ref: 26/2178 · Cork County Council
20 Aug 2026 · Cork County Council (Planning)
Planning grant with conditions: (1) Permission for Retention of modifications to the permitted clubhouse. This comprises of the reduction of the overall
Applicant — Old Head Golf Links, Downmacpatrick, Old Head, Kinsale, County Cork. (1) Permission for Retention of modifications to the permitted clubhouse. This comprises of the reduction of the overall footprint of the permitted bar and restaurant area from 419.9 m2 to 284.9 m2, modifications to the southern façade of the permitted clubhouse at upper ground floor level including external…
File ref: 26/1722 · Cork County Council
19 Aug 2026 · Cork County Council (Planning)
Planning grant with conditions: Permission for the demolition of an existing rear extension and the construction of a single storey, rear extension to t
Applicant — Pier Leisure Centre, Pier Road, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Co. Cork.. Permission for the demolition of an existing rear extension and the construction of a single storey, rear extension to the existing amusement arcade, the provision of an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) and all ancillary site development works.
File ref: 26/1170 · Cork County Council
19 Aug 2026 · Cork County Council (Planning)
Planning grant with conditions: Permission for alterations and extensions to an existing dwelling including demolition of small garden store and partial
Applicant — 5 Hogan’s Row, Blind Gate, Town-Plots, Kinsale, Co. Cork. P17 R221. Permission for alterations and extensions to an existing dwelling including demolition of small garden store and partial demolition of single storey extension to the rear and the construction of two storey rear extension, the replacement of the roof of the dwelling, the modifications to all elevations and…
File ref: 26/1642 · Cork County Council
13 Aug 2026 · Cork County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: Full Planning Permission for the construction of a dwelling house and domestic garage and associated site works
Applicant — Acres, Kinsale, Co. Cork.. Full Planning Permission for the construction of a dwelling house and domestic garage and associated site works
File ref: 26/2120 · Cork County Council
11 Aug 2026 · Cork County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: The demolition of existing single storey commercial retail unit and the construction of a 10 bedroom commercial guest ho
Applicant — Guard Well, Kinsale, Cork, P17X516. The demolition of existing single storey commercial retail unit and the construction of a 10 bedroom commercial guest house comprising part three storey and part two storey, with associated dining room, professional kitchen and reception area, connection to public services and all associated site works. Extension of Duration to Permission granted…
File ref: 26/2069 · Cork County Council
05 Aug 2026 · Cork County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: Permission to convert attic to bedroom and install a dormer window to the front and rooflight to the rear of dwelling
Applicant — 29, Orchid Grove, Rath Beg, Abbey Fort, Kinsale, Co. Cork. P17 YD66. Permission to convert attic to bedroom and install a dormer window to the front and rooflight to the rear of dwelling.
File ref: 26/2067 · Cork County Council
04 Aug 2026 · Cork County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: Permission for construction of new split-level dwelling house and new detached domestic garage together with installatio
Applicant — Coolvallanane Beg, Kinsale, Co. Cork.. Permission for construction of new split-level dwelling house and new detached domestic garage together with installation of new wastewater treatment unit and polishing filter, new site entrance and all other associated ancillary site works.
File ref: 26/2007 · Cork County Council
28 Jul 2026 · Cork County Council (Planning)
Planning grant with conditions: Permission for Retention for garage to rear. Permission for single storey extension to rear and internal alterations for
Applicant — Ginola, Oldcourt, Old Head, Kinsale, Co. Cork. P17 YE68. Permission for Retention for garage to rear. Permission for single storey extension to rear and internal alterations for the provision of a granny flat, new treatment system and associated site works to dwelling.
File ref: 26/1094 · Cork County Council
15 Jul 2026 · Cork County Council (Planning)
Planning grant with conditions: Permission for the construction of a storage shed for domestic use only, together with Permission for Retention for :- a
Applicant — Blackquay House, Hollyhill, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 XH29. Permission for the construction of a storage shed for domestic use only, together with Permission for Retention for :- a) two existing vehicular site entrances (as constructed) and b) Permission for Retention for two existing storage sheds (as constructed), together with demolition of dividing block wall and all ancillary site…
File ref: 26/0928 · Cork County Council
15 Jul 2026 · Cork County Council (Planning)
Planning unconditional permission: Permission for : 1) Demolition of the existing conservatory and replacement with a new conservatory, 2) Internal layout
Applicant — Sandycove Cottage, Ballynabooly, Sandycove, Kinsale, Co. Cork. P17 AY63. Permission for : 1) Demolition of the existing conservatory and replacement with a new conservatory, 2) Internal layout alterations, with increase in rear roof height by 400mm, 3) Replacement of existing roof lights on eastern and rear elevations with dormer windows, 4) Alterations to the existing detached garage…
File ref: 26/1411 · Cork County Council
13 Jul 2026 · Cork County Council (Planning)