1 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City has received the Purple Flag accreditation, a recognition of its commitment to creating a dynamic, secure, and vibrant evening and night time economy for the 11th year in a row. The Purple Flag highlights Cork’s blend of entertainment, dining and culture all while ensuring the safety... Read More
1 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Betway vs Stake: Which Platform Suits Irish Sports Betting Fans? The landscape of online sports entertainment in Ireland has shifted dramatically over the last few years. Following recent changes in Irish gaming regulations and licensing frameworks, sports fans on Leeside and beyond are increasingly selective about where... Read More
30 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Salty Dog has officially opened its new Cork City location at 45 MacCurtain Street, marking another chapter for the East Cork hospitality brand. The new venue celebrated its Grand Opening on Thursday, 17 September, welcoming guests to the restaurant and bar in the heart of Cork’s Victorian... Read More
29 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie On Friday October 2nd, Cork Simon Community are hosting a Sleepout in Elizabeth Fort in Cork City in response to the growing number of people experiencing homelessness in Cork. Since April, over 800 men and women per month have been depending on emergency accommodation in Cork. For those... Read More
28 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Some of Ireland’s most powerful press photographs of the past year are currently on display in Cork, with the AIB Press Photographers Ireland exhibition open to the public in the Atrium of Cork City Hall until Wednesday morning, September 30. The exhibition was officially opened by the Lord... Read More
28 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Make The Imperial Your Home for Christmas The Imperial Hotel unveils its Christmas 2026 residential stays, with two and three-night packages built around good food, festive traditions and time together. The Imperial Hotel on Cork’s South Mall is inviting guests to make Cork’s Grand Dame it’s historic and... Read More
28 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The winning numbers in the Saturday, 26th September, Lotto draw were: 6, 13, 14, 22, 36, 42 and the Bonus was 18. National Lottery spokesperson Darragh O’Dwyer said: “What a fantastic weekend surprise for a Lotto player in Co. Cork who is now set to collect €45,441 after... Read More
27 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie People buying anti-choking devices online are being warned to take particular care over counterfeit and unbranded products being sold as alternatives to the genuine LifeVac® device. LifeVac is a non-invasive airway-clearance device designed to help remove an obstruction from a person’s airway during a choking emergency. The manufacturer... Read More
27 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Marks & Spencer (M&S) has partnered with Bantry-based Keohane Seafoods to launch Organic Irish Oak Smoked Salmon, available now in M&S stores across Ireland. Developed exclusively for M&S over three years, the premium ready-to-eat product represents a new collaboration between M&S and Keohane Seafoods, bringing together M&S’s commitment... Read More
27 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Did you know you cannot just buy a Rolex same-day, you must be added to a waiting list. So if a fake watch looks almost identical, why spend thousands on the genuine article? especially if the fake can be had more quickly. There are plenty of answers —... Read More
26 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Electoral Commission has called for a major further push to increase voter registration for the new 6-seat Seanad Higher Education constituency after finding that just 71,850 people are currently registered to vote from a potential eligible electorate estimated at between 800,000 and one million graduates. In its... Read More
25 September 2026 By Roger Kennedy Roger@TheCork.ie Soccer On September 27, the Boys in Green will face Israel in Nations League matchday 2. 1xBet.ie takes a look at the opposition and our team’s chances of winning. The brand also offers a surprise for new users: with the promo code GOGREEN26, every player will receive €48... Read More