8 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fiona Clark Cork International Film Festival’s Director & CEO Receives Prestigious French award On Thursday, 16th October 2025, Cork International Film Festival’s Director and CEO, Fiona Clark, was named a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by French Ambassador to Ireland H.E. Ms Céline Place during a ceremony at... Read More
7 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Following a successful trial in Dublin, the on-demand delivery partnership will expand to eight additional locations, including Cork. Deliveroo and M&S have announced the nationwide expansion of their on-demand delivery partnership, bringing hundreds of M&S favourites to customers across Ireland. Following a successful Dublin trial, the service is... Read More
6 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Almost 16,700 premises in Co Cork now connected to the NBI™ network National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) on behalf of the Government, has said that over 50,000 Cork can now avail of a high-speed... Read More
6 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Best Cork Christmas Trees – Where To Buy A Real Christmas Tree in 2025 There is something timeless about bringing home a real Christmas tree. The scent, the shape, and the shared tradition mark the start of the festive season. For families and businesses across Cork, that... Read More
5 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Exhibition looks at History of Cork Opera House Cork City Library is hosting a new exhibition of Cork Opera House memorabilia entitled ‘Send It Home’. The artefacts are on display within the City Central Library on Grand Parade for the month of November. The announcement was made at... Read More
5 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie A philanthropic commitment to Ireland’s Summer Opera Festival The refreshed membership programme spans tiers from Leading Lights (€150) to Guiding Lights (€2,500) and offers supporters a closer connection to the festival with a carefully designed suite of benefits. Members receive priority booking and preferred seating, acknowledgement in the... Read More
5 November 202 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Best Roofing Companies in Cork Finding a dependable roofing company in Cork can make all the difference when protecting a home or commercial property from Ireland’s ever-changing weather. Whether facing a roof leak, a major replacement, or simply planning ahead with regular maintenance, choosing a trusted professional... Read More
4 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie What changes a house into a home? New book explores the art of homemaking through Irish dressers and delph with a focus on west of Ireland “Irish Dressers and Delph: Homemaking Through Time”, a new book by Professor Meredith S. Chesson, explores how kitchen dressers and delph can... Read More
3 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Amazon launches the Regional Creatives Fund Ireland, offering multiple grants of up to €20,000 for charities in Cork and across Ireland which focus on upskilling people for careers in creative industries. Grants are available for charities which run programmes aimed at boosting skills and increasing access to creative... Read More
2 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie NTA Decision to Review Bus Route 235 (Cork to Rylane via Stuake) in 2026 Fine Gael TD for Cork North West, Deputy John Paul O’Shea, has welcomed confirmation from the National Transport Authority (NTA) that Bus Route 235 (Cork to Rylane via Stuake) will be subject to a... Read More
2 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council Night-Time Economy Team and Cork Business Association Relaunch ‘Leave a Light On’ Campaign for 2025 Following the success of last year’s initiative, Cork City Council’s Night Time Economy Office and Cork Business Association (CBA) are delighted to reintroduce the Leave a Light On campaign for 2025 –... Read More
1 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn has accused government of directing almost half a million euros of taxpayer’s money to advertising companies as part of a “desperate attempt to appear pro-active in addressing the recruitment crisis affecting the construction sector.” The Cork North-Central TD was responding to confirmation from... Read More