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Council issues in Mallow

Issues raised at Cork County Council municipal district meetings, newest first. Agendas are updated when minutes and council replies are published.

On the agenda at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 9 Oct: Options report to TII for a safety scheme on this N72 stretch, with a timeline, Cllr Tony O'Shea. Council reply not yet published.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD agenda, 9 Oct 2026, p.4

On the agenda at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 9 Oct: Ask the NTA for a frequent, affordable, accessible Mallow town shuttle, Cllr Tony O'Shea. Council reply not yet published.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD agenda, 9 Oct 2026, p.4

On the agenda at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 9 Oct: Who is responsible for public lighting, poles and overhead lines, using Lower Beecher Street as the example, Cllr Ronan Sheehan. Council reply not yet published.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD agenda, 9 Oct 2026, p.3

On the agenda at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 9 Oct: Status of the proposed pump track at Mallow Town Park, and reasons if dropped, Cllr Ronan Sheehan. Council reply not yet published.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD agenda, 9 Oct 2026, p.3

On the agenda at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 9 Oct: Council plans for infrastructure and signage at the expanding Mallow industrial estate (37 businesses), Cllr Liam Madden. Council reply not yet published.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD agenda, 9 Oct 2026, p.3

On the agenda at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 9 Oct: Meeting with Local Link on services for Annalentha, Mourneabbey and Burnfort, Cllr Liam Madden. Council reply not yet published.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD agenda, 9 Oct 2026, p.2

On the agenda at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 9 Oct: Seasonal decorations on Mallow Roundabout in spring and summer 2027, Cllr Gearoid Murphy. Council reply not yet published.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD agenda, 9 Oct 2026, p.2

On the agenda at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 9 Oct: Consider moving the Horses and Riders sculpture to Mallow Town Park, with the artist and TII, Cllr Gearoid Murphy. Council reply not yet published.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD agenda, 9 Oct 2026, p.2

On the agenda at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 9 Oct: Cul-de-sac off New Road (L-1240-0), Mallow: take in charge the 96m private road serving the swimming pool, youth centre, day care centre and Fair Field. Council reply not yet published.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD agenda, 9 Oct 2026, p.1

Reported at West Cork MD, 5 Oct: €7.5m from the new regeneration fund for the Mallow Town Hall Theatre project. No reply recorded in the minutes.

Source: Cork County Council, West Cork MD minutes, 5 Oct 2026, p.9

Raised at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 4 Sep: Write to Cork Racecourse and Mallow Chamber about reviving the Racing Home for Easter festival, Cllr Pat Hayes. No reply recorded in the minutes.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD minutes, 4 Sep 2026, p.12

Raised at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 4 Sep: St Joseph's Road, Mallow: cut the limit to 30km/h, survey speeds and add a ramp at the lower end, Cllr Pat Hayes. Council reply: Speed survey to be arranged.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD minutes, 4 Sep 2026, p.11

Raised at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 4 Sep: Progress replacing the deteriorating wall, Cllr Pat Hayes. Council reply: Will revert.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD minutes, 4 Sep 2026, p.11

Raised at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 4 Sep: Sextons Boreen, Mallow: timeframe for works, Cllr Ronan Sheehan. Council reply: Due this year, ideally while schools are closed.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD minutes, 4 Sep 2026, p.11

Reported at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 4 Sep: Mallow Swimming Pool: extend fencing down the old car park to match the new one. Council reply: Will revert on classes and the cost of a clock.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD minutes, 4 Sep 2026, p.10

Raised at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 4 Sep: Mallow town centre (Fair Street); Charleville: wheelie bins left on footpaths in town centres, Cllrs Ian Doyle and Ronan Sheehan. Council reply: Letters already issued in Charleville; will follow up on Fair Street, Mallow.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD minutes, 4 Sep 2026, p.10

Raised at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 4 Sep: Write to the Minister for the Marine for an update on the Mallow fish hatchery, Cllr Pat Hayes. Council reply: Council will write to the Minister.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD minutes, 4 Sep 2026, p.8

Raised at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 4 Sep: Update on Main Street paving, where water pools and trips people, Cllr Pat Hayes. Council reply: Footpaths part of the public realm project now in final design; local repairs meanwhile.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD minutes, 4 Sep 2026, p.8

Raised at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 4 Sep: Parking spaces outside the Youth Centre, Cllr Pat Hayes. Council reply: Not in the current streetscape scheme, which gives the space to a bus stop, age-friendly parking and set-down areas; CDYS has a private car park.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD minutes, 4 Sep 2026, p.7

Raised at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 4 Sep: Put Connolly Avenue on the resurfacing programme, Cllr Tony O'Shea. Council reply: Not in the 2025-27 programme; only minor patching needed now; may be considered in future.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD minutes, 4 Sep 2026, p.3

Raised at Kanturk-Mallow MD, 4 Sep: Deal with overgrown trees in Cairn Woods, Cllr Tony O'Shea. Council reply: Can be added to the list for an arborist's assessment; many similar requests, done in priority order within budget.

Source: Cork County Council, Kanturk-Mallow MD minutes, 4 Sep 2026, p.2