9 February 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Lorraine Gavigan has been appointed General Manager of The Imperial Hotel Cork, taking the helm at one of Cork City’s most enduring landmarks and a hotel long regarded as the Grande Dame of the city. Dating back to 1816, The Imperial has been part of Cork’s social and... Read More
9 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has welcomed confirmation that a new, purpose-built Passport Office will open in Cork City in Q4 2026, representing a major investment in public services for the region. The new Passport Office, located at Navigation Square, will include a modern... Read More
8 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Leapmotor expands to Cork with Dan Seaman Motors CompleteCar.ie reported in September 2025 that Dan Seaman Motors in Forge Hill has been appointed as the first Leapmotor dealer in Cork Now, fast forward to February, and the brand has appeared on the DanSeamanMotors.ie website, indicating that vehicles are... Read More
9 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Dalata Opens Shared Service Centre in Cork Dalata Hotel Group has officially opened its newly renovated Shared Service Centre (SSC) in Parnell Place, Cork. The newly refurbished office occupies a previously unused space within a building that has formed part of the Maldron Hotel since 2019, marking a... Read More
9 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody Cork’s ongoing battle with precipitation reached a new level of absurdity today as the the Dept of Transport announced that, due to unprecedented saturation, all major roads must now be “brought indoors each evening for drying.” According to the Dept, the county’s roads have... Read More
9 February 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Micro-sports leagues did not appear by accident. They grew out of a simple problem. Many people no longer want to watch a full game that lasts two hours. Attention is split. Phones buzz when you place a bet. Time feels tight. Sports had to change or risk... Read More
8 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton has announced details of the first phased roll-out of the new Education Therapy Services (ETS). The Education Therapy Service (ETS), a standalone commitment under the Programme for Government, represents a major cross departmental initiative to strengthen supports for children with... Read More
8 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton has announced details of the first phased roll-out of the new Education Therapy Services (ETS). The Education Therapy Service (ETS), a standalone commitment under the Programme for Government, represents a major cross departmental initiative to strengthen supports for children with... Read More
8 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody Authorities have confirmed that “nothing can be done” following yet another report of a car being broken into in a housing estate, describing the incident as “very unfortunate” and “extremely common.” The break-in, which occurred sometime last Tuesday morning at 5.30am involved a car... Read More
8 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Brothers of Charity Services, best known in Cork for operating the Lota Campus above the Lower Glanmire Road and the Tivoli Dual Carriageway, has undergone a rebrand. From 30th January, the organisation has changed its name to Corlann. The rebranding does not affect the services provided. The organisation... Read More
8 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The State is funding GLP-1 weight-loss medicines for prisoners while ordinary patients are denied access under the Drugs Payment Scheme – says Cork TD Figures released under Freedom of Information show that more than €57,000 has been spent on Ozempic for prisoners since 2022, with total spending on... Read More
8 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork International Hotel has been awarded Ireland’s Best Hotel Breakfast at the prestigious Gold Medal Hotel Awards 2025. The Cork International Hotel scooped the top accolade in the Best Hotel Breakfast category, beating off competition from hotels right around the country. The judges praised the quality of... Read More