30 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “Changes will free up planners and will give homeowners greater freedom to adapt their homes to changing needs” The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD and the Minister of State for Local Government and Planning John Cummins TD welcomed the new Exempted Development Regulations... Read More
27 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Employee nominated funding will support Cork Penny Dinners and Down Syndrome Ireland’s Cork Branch (Field of Dreams) Two Cork-based organisations have been awarded €10,000 each through the inaugural Aviva Employee Community Fund, a new initiative that enables Aviva colleagues to support charities and organisations that are doing vital... Read More
26 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie For many people in Ireland, the initials UCC immediately bring one institution to mind: University College Cork. But internationally, particularly across Asia, “UCC” often refers to something entirely different – one of Japan’s biggest and best-known coffee companies. The two organisations share the same three-letter acronym, but that’s... Read More
26 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Since brexit Ireland’s closest EU neighbour is France. Travel expert SteveMarsh has uploaded a video to Youtube entitled “The Hibernia Line Ferry From Ireland to France That Didn’t Quite Get There”. He was ready to enjoy the journey as a foot passenger from Cork to France, but there... Read More
26 July 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie If you know what it means to be ‘all Gillette’ or to give someone a ‘backer’, congratulations – you’re fluent in one of the most colourful, inventive, and downright hilarious dialects in the English-speaking world. If you haven’t a clue, then this book is exactly what you need.... Read More
26 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tesla have a showroom in East Cork at Unit A2 Fota Junction Retail Park, Cork, T45 FE81 The Tesla Cybertruck is currently on static display at the Tesla Cork showroom Cybertruck fundamentally reimagines the pickup truck. It provides better utility than a truck and more performance than a... Read More
26 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Grand Dame of Cork will host a long table shared feast with its neighbours on Pembroke Street, a cocktail masterclass with Rebel City Distillery and a Traitors inspired dinner this August As Cork on a Fork Fest returns to Cork City from August 12th to 16th, The... Read More
25 July 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie FRS Co-Op has officially opened a new supply depot in Bandon to serve farmers, contractors, and the construction industry in the West Cork region following a multimillion-euro investment. The flagship new facility, located at The Old Distillery, Distillery Road in Bandon town, will offer an expanded range of... Read More
25 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tesco Douglas has officially relaunched following a multi-million-euro refurbishment. The renovation has transformed the store into a bright, new one-floor shopping destination, because French Sports giant Decathlon will be opening in the coming weeks in Tesco’s previous first floor section. The refreshed store now features a brand-new Tesco... Read More
25 July 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Getting an autism diagnosis is rarely just a clinical formality. For most people, it’s an emotional moment — sometimes a relief, sometimes overwhelming, often both at once. And while it’s easy to think of a diagnosis as just a word that gets attached to someone, in real life... Read More
24 July 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Invisalign has revolutionised orthodontic treatment across Ireland, offering adults and teenagers a discreet alternative to traditional metal braces. As more Irish people seek straighter smiles without the aesthetic concerns associated with conventional braces, understanding the financial investment required becomes increasingly important. The cost of Invisalign treatment in Ireland... Read More
24 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bestselling cookery writer, TV presenter and chef Rachel Allen will curate exclusive menus for Hibernia Line’s daily Cork to Boulogne-sur-Mer sailings. Hibernia Line, Ireland’s newest ferry service, recently announced a brand ambassador partnership with Rachel Allen, one of Ireland’s most acclaimed cookery writers and TV chefs, to offer... Read More