A “perfect storm” is predicted for commuters in two of the biggest towns in East Cork as thousands more homes are built in the coming years and the already creaking road network becomes totally overwhelmed. This would make it the largest town in County Cork. At a recent Cork County Council meeting, Social Democrats councillor Eamonn Horgan said: “As of the 2022 census, the population of Midleton was 13,906. This would make it the largest town in County Cork. Mayor of County Cork, independent councillor Mary Linehan-Foley, said there needs to be a complete overhaul of public transport in the region if they're to stave off traffic mayhem.

Source: Irish Examiner March 28, 2026 06:00 UTC