30 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cost of living is hitting motorists Independent Ireland Leader Michael Collins TD has criticised the latest increases in motorway toll charges, warning that motorists, commuters and businesses are being asked to shoulder yet another financial burden at a time when household budgets are already under severe pressure. Transport... Read More
30 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor Cllr. Damian Boylan has officially launched the 64th Lord Mayor’s Gala Christmas Concert, which returns to Cork City Hall on Saturday 5th December. With the theme of “Coming Home for Christmas”, this year’s concert will celebrate the magic of Christmas traditions and the joy of coming... Read More
30 October 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie InterTradeIreland has announced the winners of the Munster regional final of its all-island Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition, with Pangaea Life Science Solutions, HomeBot and Oscil Tech recognised for the strength of their business propositions and growth potential. As regional winners, the companies now progress to the all-island final... Read More
30 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Crypto Two phone screens can both say Bitcoin while recording very different transactions. One may show a purchase of the asset. The other may show a derivatives position whose value depends on a contract and its collateral rules. Treating the second screen as a smaller down payment on... Read More
27 October 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Minister of State for Older People and Housing Kieran O’Donnell, TD, today marked a major milestone in the delivery of modern, person-centred residential care for older people in East Cork as he officially opened the new HSE South West Community Nursing Unit in Midleton. The new 50-bed facility,... Read More
28 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Kiln-dried firewood is a popular choice among homeowners across Ireland. It is easier to light than wet wood, provides more usable heat, and generally produces less smoke. Unlike traditionally seasoned firewood, which dries naturally over time, kiln-dried logs are placed inside a heated chamber where controlled temperatures and... Read More
28 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie More than 3,700 students are graduating from Munster Technological University (MTU) as part of its autumn 2026 conferring ceremonies across its campuses. Graduates representing 105 nationalities are being conferred across this year’s ceremonies, reflecting the diversity of MTU’s student community and its international reach. The occasions recognise achievements... Read More
28 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following an incident of burglary that occurred in Douglas, Cork city on Thursday 22nd October 2026 between 11:30am and 12:15pm. Two males entered a domestic residence in the Johnstown area. A large quantity of cash has been reported as stolen. The males exited... Read More
28 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie International Registries, Inc. — administrator of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Registry, carrying 6,819 vessels and 227 million gross tons — makes Cork its Irish home and backs the city’s bid to become Ireland’s maritime commerce capital International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI), the company that... Read More
28 October 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Partnership will support the future growth and sustainability of Cork city centre retail Cork Business Association (CBA) is delighted to announce Kilkenny Design as its new Retail Pillar Partner, strengthening a shared commitment to supporting, championing and growing retail in Cork city centre. Retail is at the beating... Read More
27 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland coordinating European Union and EU Member States as holder of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union The Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 17) takes place in Yerevan, Armenia from the 19th to the 30th October. The High... Read More
27 October 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie New partnership brings locally roasted Velo coffee and leading commercial coffee equipment together under one roof Cork-based Velo Coffee Roasters has announced a new partnership with commercial beverage equipment specialist Liquidline, with the opening of a dedicated Liquidline showroom within Velo Coffee Roasters in Cork. The partnership brings... Read More