8 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has recently announced that it plans to appoint a dedicated Autism-Friendly City Officer to position Cork as one of Ireland’s leading autism-inclusive cities. The announcement was made by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Fergal Dennehy, as Adam Harris, Founder and CEO of AsIAm, Ireland’s... Read More
7 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie open eir, Ireland’s largest wholesale telecommunications provider, today announced it has passed 183,605 homes and businesses in Cork and 1.5 million premises nationally, with its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband network. This significant milestone is a result of open eir’s €66 million programme investment in the county. This landmark means... Read More
6 May 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie When: Thursday, 7th May 2026 The Lusitania Museum & Old Head Signal Tower will host a special commemoration event on Thursday, 7th May 2026, to mark the 111th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania. The Lusitania Museum & Old Head Signal Tower is a non-profit community... Read More
6 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Office move from Elm Court, Boreenmanna Road to Penrose One, Penrose Dock Ford in Ireland is unusual in that its HQ is in the second city of Cork, not the capital of Dublin. This is for historic reasons. Henry Ford’s ancestors hailed from Ballinascarthy in County Cork, and... Read More
6 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Danish retail favourite NORMAL continues its expansion in Ireland with the opening of a brand-new store in Cork at Queen’s Old Castle on Thursday 7th of May. Following two successful openings in Dublin, the Cork launch marks the brand’s third store in Ireland and its first move beyond the... Read More
6 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork city centre has retained an unusual degree of independent and family-run retail. More than 70% of city centre retailers fit that description according to We Are Cork and the Cork Business Association, a figure that would be unimaginable in almost any other Irish city. Patrick Street, Oliver... Read More
5 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Blue Haven Collection is entering a new phase, evolving into The Kinsale Collective as part of a forward-looking vision for the business The group owns and operates a portfolio of well-known hospitality properties across Cork. The new brand, The Kinsale Collective, comprises The Blue Haven Hotel, The... Read More
7 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Image credit: https://unsplash.com/photos/man-driving-a-car-wearing-wrist-watch-8e2gal_GIE8 Trains run from Cork to Dublin non-stop. And buses cover all parts of the city, including the charming towns and villages on the Wild Atlantic Way, such as Greencastle and Clifden, making a car-free journey more than feasible. Many people walk. To get to work,... Read More
4 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Business News Blue Mountain, the leader in GMP-compliant Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software for life sciences, has recently confirmed the acquisition of Cork-based CompuCal Calibration Solutions of Ground Floor, Ascon House, Courtstown, Little Island, Co Cork, T45 R902. CompuCal is an award-winning SaaS AI company and recognised leader... Read More
3 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The annual awards will take place on Saturday 16th May at The Kingsley Hotel Cork. Network Ireland Cork branch are thrilled to unveil the judging panel for their highly anticipated Businesswoman of the Year Awards which will take place on Saturday 16 May at The Kingsley Hotel, Cork.... Read More
2 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Business & Travel Onward passenger journeys from Cork Airport are set to become more convenient and even easier thanks to a new partnership with Uber, the world’s leading mobility and delivery platform. The new year-long partnership will focus on raising awareness of Uber services for arriving passengers, providing... Read More
1 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tennis News The Unio Wealth Management Munster Senior Open (12th to 23rd May) is a tournament which is a longstanding highlight of the Irish tennis calendar, and this year is fully subscribed across the event bands, a positive sign for the continued strength for tennis in the region.... Read More