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10 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Fastnet Film Festival will return to Schull, West Cork from 20 to 24 May 2026, bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals and audiences for five days of screenings, masterclasses and conversations. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and strong focus on emerging and established talent, the festival continues to highlight... Read More
10 March 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Digital innovation is really reshaping how people in Cork and across Ireland spend their leisure time online. As blockchain technology becomes more common, players are discovering new ways to enjoy their favourite games with greater flexibility and fewer traditional barriers. The move toward digital currencies is about... Read More
9 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Heritage Council has launched the 2026 Community Heritage Grant Scheme and is inviting applications from community organisations throughout Cork City and Co. Cork. Grants of between €800 to €25,000 are available under the Scheme, which supports local initiatives that protect, share, and celebrate the built, natural and... Read More
8 March 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Changing Face of Carrigaline Cogan’s Corner one of the landmark buildings in Carrigaline has been demolished and a hoarding erected around the vacant site. Cogan Brothers traded there for some 40 years and the premises has been unoccupied since 2012. Rosie’s bar another landmark building which has been... Read More
8 March 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Series 12 of Home of the Year was completed before Hugh Wallace’s death. Hugh had been a judge on the programme since its inception and will be remembered for his warmth and humour, and for consistently capturing the hearts of viewers. Home of the Year will feature 21... Read More
8 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Met Éireann to replace county alerts with local system Met Éireann has confirmed that it will replace county-wide weather warnings with a new localised system from late 2026, marking a significant change to the national warning framework. In a written reply to a Parliamentary Question by Laois Fine... Read More
7 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork County Council announces proposed Draft Variation of County Development Plan to considerably accelerate housing delivery Cork County Council confirms that its proposed variation to the Cork County Development Plan 2022–2028 will open for public consultation on March 10th, 2026. Cork County with a population of more than... Read More