14 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork City, Cllr Fergal Dennehy officially opened the redeveloped Bishop Lucey Park this afternoon – he then also opened a new pedestrian bridge at ‘Lambley’s Lane’ on the former Beamish & Crawford Brewery site The 1980’s park boundary walls and fencing are removed to... Read More
14 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Corkmas parade, the official start of Christmas in Cork city, is going ahead tonight Various weather and flood warnings are in place across the country, but Cork City Council is in direct contact with Met Eireann about the forecast for Cork city centre where a yellow rain... Read More
14 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced details of its 2026 funding opportunities for the Arts sector. The Council’s Library and Arts Service is inviting proposals for arts projects, activities and events taking place in Cork County in 2026 that may be eligible for funding under a range of grant... Read More
14 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Fergal Dennehy, accompanied by the Lady Mayoress, Karen Brennan, will lead a delegation from Cork City Council to Cork’s twin city of Shanghai from 15th to 22nd November 2025 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Cork-Shanghai partnership. The delegation will also... Read More
14 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 39 new Gardaí have been assigned to Cork City and County as part of the 194 recruits graduating from Templemore today – bringing the total number of new Gardaí this year to almost 600. Fianna Fáil TD, Deputy Aindrias Moynihan, welcomes the attestation of the new Gardaí to... Read More
14 November 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Let the Magic Begin: Corkmas Parade to Light Up Cork City This Friday 14th November 2025 www.corkmas.ie The magic of Christmas officially begins in Cork City this Friday, 14 November, as Cork City Council’s Corkmas Parade lights up the city with music, colour, and festive cheer, marking the official switching on of... Read More
14 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Airbnb’s Rural Tourism Fund provides grants to The Dark Skies Community and Skibbereen’s Painted Past The Rural Tourism Fund is Airbnb’s flagship rural initiative for Ireland, aiming to showcase the best local spots that the country has to offer Eleven community organisations across Ireland each receive up to... Read More
14 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie UK regulators have moved to tighten the rules on how casino brands promote offers, communicate with customers, and publish marketing content on social platforms. The Gambling Commission confirmed a ban on mixed‑product promotions and a ten‑times limit on bonus wagering. The Commission also set new expectations for opt‑in... Read More
13 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The hotel won Best Wedding Venue at the ‘Historic Hotels of Europe’ Awards 2025 award ceremony. Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens has been honoured with the prestigious Best Wedding Venue award at the international Historic Hotels of Europe Awards 2025, which took place at Schloss Frankenberg, Germany on... Read More
13 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie How Community Sports Clubs Shape Regional Identity in Cork Every parish in Cork has a GAA club. Some trace their history back over a century. The jerseys change, the facilities get better, but the connection between families and their local club stays the same. A man who wore... Read More
13 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Emotional Side of Hair Loss That People Rarely Talk About Hair loss is often spoken about as if it is only a physical change. Something you notice in the mirror or in photos. Something to measure in terms of how much hair is left on your head.... Read More