A new state-of-the-art fire station, serving more than 18,000 people, has been officially opened in Clonakilty. The ribbon was cut by the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley, Christopher O’Sullivan, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Moira Murrell on Monday, 19th January 2026.
The facility on Park Road replaces the old station at Kent St. which was home to Clonakilty Fire Brigade for over 80 years. Clonakilty Fire Brigade responds to approximately 150 incidents per year including house fires, road traffic collisions, chimney fires as well as gorse, hill and grass fires.
Clonakilty Fire Station is staffed by a local crew of 12 which is made up of a station officer, sub-station officer, 2 driver mechanics and 8 firefighters.
The new fire station has a footprint of 310m2 and has an appliance bay which accommodates two fire brigade appliances and a domestic bay to house the watch room, muster bay, kitchenette, lecture/training room and ancillary spaces.
James Browne, TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage said
“This new Fire Station in Clonakilty is an excellent example of what can be achieved through my Department’s Fire Services Capital Programme. New, state-of-the-art fire stations, as well as new equipment allows us to continue to support the vital work Fire Services across Ireland do every day.”