2 November 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie New research from Fieldmotion, a field service management software used by tradespeople across Ireland, has analysed a range of metrics to reveal which Irish counties are best for doing a trade apprenticeship. The research comes as the country is facing a labour shortage in the construction industry... Read More
1 November 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 217 new homes but with no residential car parking spaces It’s on the site of the former Sextant Pub. At 25 storeys and 83.35 metres tall, it will become Ireland’s tallest residential building. However, there will be no residential car parking – a decision that has helped reduce... Read More
1 November 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Elected officials are entitled to a security grant of up to €10,000.. Now a new document will support councillors to campaign safely A new toolkit will help support councillors and public representatives nationwide to campaign safely in person and online. The Councillor Safety and Support toolkit highlights practical... Read More
1 November 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie It is a legal requirement that every death that takes place in Ireland must be recorded and registered. Records of deaths in Ireland are held in the General Register Office, which holds records relating to Births, Marriages and Deaths in Ireland. What do you need to register the death?... Read More
31 October 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Estate Agency News Cobh and Youghal estate agent DNG Spillane has been named DNG Branch of the Year 2026 – South West Region at the DNG National Awards ceremony which took place at The Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare on Thursday, 15th October. The DNG National Awards brought... 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