16 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork North Central TD Ken O’Flynn has said the Government needs to have an honest, adult conversation about tobacco tax, after Budget 2027 added another €1 in excise to a pack of 20 cigarettes on the same day the Minister for Finance confirmed to him that the illegal... Read More
15 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Another day, another app – but there’s good news – you can use a simple website page as an alternative for one off parking You can now pay for Cork County COuncil patking either at Cork County Council eParking App or https://bookings.parkmagic.net/CorkCoCo/ParkNow/Park as a once-off or via the... Read More
15 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Rugby 18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. On 17 October, Munster will begin their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a home match against Racing 92 in Cork. For the team and its supporters, this evening will be a special occasion to remember the province’s legendary captain and coach. Sports... Read More
15 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Is your morning news telling you how to feel? While many news consumers check the news every day, most assume they are getting a straight account of what has happened. But, biased news isn’t always so easy to recognize. The news is written by people who make decisions... Read More
14 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Tom McGrath, Head of Commercial at Glenilen Farm in West Cork, has been selected as one of four agri leaders to receive a prestigious Nuffield Ireland Scholarship which will commence in 2027. Nuffield Ireland’s mission is to discover, inspire and support people to develop their capacity, character and... Read More
14 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Ireland has a long history of games and social fun. From card games at home to lively pub quizzes, people have always enjoyed a friendly challenge. Today, this love of games has found a new home online. Video games, mobile apps, and online casinos are now part of... Read More
14 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Gift ideas Celebrating major milestones with the people who matter most is a big part of life. Whether you are marking a big 30th birthday, a huge promotion at work, or an anniversary, picking a present that feels genuinely thoughtful can take real effort. Gifting trends right now... Read More
13 October 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for the Cork East constituency, James O’Connor has encouraged local sports clubs and organisations to prepare applications for the 2026 Community Sport Facilities Fund, which will open for applications on 19 October. The new round will include increased maximum grant levels, simpler application requirements and... Read More
13 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Farming European agriculture is facing another bruising period. Following a summer of punishing heatwaves and droughts, which have inflicted an estimated €3.6 billion across the continent in agricultural losses, farmers are grappling with surging fertiliser prices as the ongoing war in the Middle East disrupts energy markets and... Read More
12 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Professor J.C. Séamus Davis, of the School of Physics at University College (UCC) has today (MONDAY) been awarded the 2026 Michael Faraday Medal and Prize by the Institute of Physics (IOP), one of the most prestigious honours in science. Professor Davis, who is also Professor of Physics at... Read More
12 October 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie New homeowners left without broadband as Eircode delays drag on “Residents in Cork have been waiting three months for Eircodes on homes they have already bought and moved into. Without an Eircode, they cannot get broadband connected. For people who work from home, that means they cannot do... Read More
12 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The iGaming industry continues to expand each year, with numerous developers launching their latest titles on platforms, attempting to stand out from one another. With competition as fierce as ever, developers are pushing innovation to get ahead of studios worldwide. As a result, the online slots industry... Read More