6 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Carbery Group, the global food and ingredients producer headquartered in West Cork, has announced the appointment of John O’Brien, Chair of Barryroe Co-op and current Vice-Chair of Carbery Group, as Chair of the company. He succeeds Vincent O’Donovan, who has completed a two-year term. A full-time dairy farmer... Read More
5 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie What is a package holiday? A package holiday is a holiday you buy at a total or inclusive price. For the holiday to be treated as package, it must include an overnight stay or last at least 24 hours. It must also include at least 2 of the... Read More
5 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Betting lines include different market types, such as moneylines, point spreads, and totals. They are among the first things sports bettors encounter before a game begins, but they represent much more than numbers on a betting board. Learning how to interpret betting lines before game day can... Read More
5 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Interaction with digital devices has become routine across age groups, reflecting personal priorities and communication patterns. Deloitte Ireland’s 2026 Digital Consumer Trends survey found that 60% of phone owners checked their devices within 15 minutes of waking. At the same time, many adults took steps to limit... Read More
4 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel has appointed Killian Bowen as Head Chef of the Michelin Star Award-winning Morrison Room. Bowen is an accomplished culinary professional with extensive experience working within some of Ireland’s most prestigious luxury hotels and Michelin-starred destinations. Over the course of his career, he has... Read More
3 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has welcomed confirmation of opportunity to expand John O’Callaghan Park in Glanmire Cork City Council officials confirmed to local councillors on Thursday that the city has acquired the current grounds of Riverstown FC as part of the Riverstown to Glanmire greenway. The football... Read More
3 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 2026 Tour de Munster gets underway in Cork City on Thursday, August 6th, as more than 100 cyclists set off on a four-day, 600km charity cycle through the towns and villages of Munster. Irish cycling legend Sean Kelly, a long-time participant and Tour de Munster Ambassador, will... Read More
3 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Hurley Chalice 1633 will be on display in Dunmanway, West Cork on loan from the North Cathedral Cork The Hurley Chalice is a remarkable Irish silver-gilt Catholic chalice dated 1633. It is preserved in St Mary’s Cathedral (the North Cathedal), Cork City, but now is to go... Read More
3 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new book, recording the life stories of individuals living in social housing, was launched in Dublin The oral histories were collected by residents of Clúid, Ireland’s leading Approved Housing Body, as part of a project to preserve these often-forgotten stories ‘Beyond the Front Door’ is a collection... Read More
3 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Many people take pride in being independent. Whether it’s managing a busy career, caring for family, or handling everyday responsibilities, there’s often a belief that asking for help is a sign of weakness. When it comes to health, however, that mindset can sometimes do more harm than good.... Read More
3 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Whether you are planning to purchase a car in the UK from overseas or just wish to understand more about a vehicle’s history, accessing accurate vehicle information is crucial. Thanks to online tools, it’s possible to run a UK car number plate check from anywhere in the world. This allows... Read More
2 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The ‘Oysterhaven Bunch’ presented €1,500 to Kinsale Your Support Services (KYSS) after more than 50 sea swimmers recently completed a lap of Sandycove Island. The swimmers, who regularly train under the expert instruction of Imelda Lynch and Breda O’Driscoll at the South County beauty spot, made a contribution... Read More