26 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie News from Cork Chambers Annual Dublin Dinner Collaboration, inclusion and regional investment were at the heart of this year’s Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025, where Chamber President Rob Horgan urged political and business leaders to strengthen joined-up decision-making across government to unlock Ireland’s full potential. Hosted at the... Read More
26 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Opinion: A useful ‘proof of address’ document just became harder to obtain – plus one of the Unique Selling Points of a trad bank is going – what if there is an IT gitch or power outage it’s nice to have a paper statement – if a statement... Read More
26 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea, has welcomed the granting of planning permission for significant upgrade works at the Freemount Water Treatment Plant. The planning permission, granted by Cork County Council will allow for a wide-ranging series of infrastructure upgrades to enhance the treatment plant’s... Read More
26 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New National Ambulance Service Base for Mallow Planned for Mount Alvernia Hospital Project progressing towards tender stage with aim to proceed in 2026 The National Ambulance Service (NAS), in conjunction with HSE Capital & Estates, is progressing plans for a new, modern Ambulance Base on the grounds of... Read More
25 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fresh from celebrating its 50th anniversary, Blarney Woollen Mills has been awarded the prestigious National Lifestyle Store of the Year by Retail Excellence Ireland — a landmark recognition of its continued evolution, innovation, and commitment to world-class retail. Founded on the grounds of an 18th-century mill in County Cork, Blarney... Read More
24 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie RTÉ’s The Entrepreneurs – Episode 4 airs Monday 24 November at 8.00pm on RTÉ One The next episode of The Entrepreneurs, a new documentary series in partnership with RTÉ and EY Ireland, shines a spotlight on three inspiring businesses from across Ireland – including Cork-based Otonomee, which is redefining customer experience for global brands. Founded by Aidan and Hilary... Read More
24 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Funded by the Golden Jubilee Trust, the Cork Butter Museum brings the story of butter-making to classrooms across Ireland – https://thebuttermuseum.com/resources/schools/ The Butter Museum in Cork has announced the launch of a new suite of learning resources designed to help children explore Ireland’s rich history of butter-making and... Read More
23 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie POLITICS: “€2m wasted on planning, €17m site in limbo” – says Cork Senator who is critical of University College Cork Labour’s Further and Higher Education Spokesperson Cork based Senator Laura Harmon said University College Cork must now explain to the Higher Education Authority and the Oireachtas Public Accounts... Read More
23 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Saturday night Celebrations for Cork Lotto player after €292,572 win Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot set to roll towards estimated €5.5 million A Lotto player in Cork became the biggest winner of last night’s draw after matching five numbers and the bonus to win an incredible €292,572. The winning Quick... Read More
23 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The reason many people burn household waste is they do not wish to pay for waste collection, but we are where we are. What can you do if you have a local pollution problem? Can I burn waste at home? Burning waste in your home or garden is... Read More
22 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Opinion Did you know that posting a small envelope in Ireland now costs €1.65, or slightly less for bulk users. The pillar banks are keen to stop posting statements, but rather than admit it’s to save them money, it’s being advertised as a Climate-change move. In May 2025... Read More
22 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Recognition for OPW: 13 Green Flag and 6 Green Heritage Site Accreditation awards for Public Parks and Gardens The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce that 13 OPW sites were among over 120 Irish public parks, gardens and voluntary run green community spaces across the... Read More