29 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie McDonald’s Ireland recently reopened its Douglas restaurant in Cork following a major refurbishment project worth over €3 million. Located to the West of Douglas Village, the restaurant has been serving happy Cork customers since 1989. The restaurant reopened to customers earlier in November 2025, with friends, families, and... Read More
28 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie From the 1st of December, for a period of time, on street parking and Cork County Council car parks will be free (with time restrictions) in Bandon, Kinsale, Fermoy, Mallow, Macroom, Cobh and Youghal. Why not take advantage of the free parking and #ShopLocal to support local businesses... Read More
26 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has gone live with a new internal planning system, Agile Planning, and a new external Citizens Portal with effect from Wednesday 26th November 2025. All planning applications submitted to Cork City Council from Wednesday 26th November will be searchable on the Citizens Portal, which will... Read More
27 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Artworks depict trailblazing women with ties to Cork, including Nano Nagle, Joanne O’Riordan, and Dr. Evelyn Grant A significant new series of contemporary fine art portraits celebrating pioneering women from across Munster, including remarkable figures and artists connected to Cork such as Nano Nagle, Joanne O’Riordan, and Dr.... Read More
27 November 2025, Thursday By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Coffee House Lates Returns to Cork City this Thursday and Friday Cork’s independent coffee shops will once again throw open their doors after dark this week as Coffee House Lates returns this Thursday and Friday (27-28 November) for a two-night celebration of the city’s café culture. A Cork City... Read More
27 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As part of the Glounthaune to Midleton Twin Tracking project, the level crossing at Water Rock is being widened and rearranged to accommodate the new second track. To facilitate the necessary works, Water Rock level crossing was to be closed from the 27th October to 23rd November 2025. Due to unforeseen additional... Read More
27 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Five Co. Cork Gala Retail stores have been named as amongst the best Gala Retail stores in Ireland at the 2025 Gala Retail ‘Delivering the Difference’ annual conference. Held at the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney, two Cork stores also picked up the big awards on the night,... Read More
27 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In Ireland’s fast-paced electrical and construction sector, project timelines are tight, client expectations are high, and the demand for long-lasting, high-performance lighting continues to grow. Electricians, installers, and contractors working across Dublin, Cork, Galway or Limerick need more than just a supplier — they need a partner who... Read More
27 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie AI in Forex Trading: How Machine Learning Algorithms Are Changing the Game AI and machine learning have grown massively. Both innovations are now key components for various sectors, enhancing not only users’ experience, but also companies’ operations. For forex traders, AI can be a powerful tool. They can... Read More
27 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Small THCA strains are one new area of focus in the growing hemp market. These small flower kinds are valued for their comfort of handling, practical storage, and the meticulous nurturing techniques frequently employed in their production. Many consumers researching hemp today want clarity, not hype. They... Read More
26 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Algiers gastro pub in Baltimore, West Cork, is kicking off the festive season with a fully booked Thanksgiving celebration this Thursday, 27th November, a tradition that has become one of the most anticipated annual events at the craft cocktail gastro pub. Californian husband-and-wife team Bill and Ann... Read More
26 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Dr. Geoff Gould, the founder of the West Cork Fit-Up Theatre, has been named as the Cork Person of the Month for November. The award recognises his outstanding work in bringing professional theatre to rural and isolated communities across West Cork for the past sixteen years. The festival,... Read More