27 August 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@thecork.ie Satire A local vape shop has been granted charitable status after its accounts revealed that it has never recorded a profit since opening. The owner said the figures proved the business had always operated “for the good of the community.” “We’ve never made a profit,” he explained. “Not... Read More
27 August 2026 By Mary Bermingham Mary@TheCork.ie Who owns the boundary between your property and your neighbour’s? The general rule is that any boundaries between your land and your neighbour’s land are jointly owned by both you and your neighbour. But you may be able to prove that you own a boundary structure outright. Even... Read More
26 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie
26 August 2026 By Mary Bermingham Mary@TheCork.ie Turn the tide on marine litter by signing up today to receive a free beach clean-up kit and join the worldwide citizen science project to tackle marine litter and protect our coastline, waterways and Ocean. The annual Clean Coasts Big Beach Clean is back once again to close... Read More
26 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Carrigaline business expands “creating one of the region’s largest destinations for flooring, beds, and furniture” Big Box Flooring has opened at the 3 Estuary Business Park (off the Crosshaven Road), Kilnagleary, Carrigaline, Co Cork. The building is so new it does not yet have an eircode!, so visitors... Read More
25 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie The Carrigaline Court Hotel has announced the RNLI as it’s new hotel charity partner. The decision to support the charity comes on the back of an internal consultation with the hotel’s 140 employees who were requested to suggest nominations for the partnership. The RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews provide... Read More
25 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Gary O’Brien and local elected members of the Northeast Ward accompanied Chief Executive of Cork City Council, Valerie O’Sullivan on a walk of the new Glanmire Greenway, which opened to the public in recent days. The new greenway connects the recently completed... Read More
25 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Sport / Entertainment Irish boxing is preparing for one of its most significant nights in decades as Katie Taylor gets ready to bring her remarkable career to a close at Croke Park. The Bray boxer will face undefeated French challenger Flora Pili on Saturday, 5 September, with around... Read More
25 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Cork already offers several ways to spend an evening around casino games, from live tables and poker to electronic gaming venues. Online platforms widen that choice with larger game catalogues, different payment methods and introductory deals. With more options available, the differences often sit in the games,... Read More
25 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Community fundraising has been a part of life in Cork for as long as anyone can remember. The likes of sports clubs, charities, schools, and voluntary organisations all need support for things such as facilities, equipment, and everyday running costs. Traditionally, much of the support needed has... Read More
24 August 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@thecork.ie Satire In the latest attempt to tackle Ireland’s housing crisis, the Government has announced plans to convert unused data centres into apartments. The proposal would see former server rooms transformed into modern residential units, complete with high-speed broadband, industrial air conditioning and enough electricity to boil approximately 14... Read More