28 January 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment / Opinion An examination of the critical uncertainties that remain over Ireland’s gambling law, including the potential for industry resistance and the structure of the regulatory body. Dáil Éireann made a historic move on October 16 by enacting a landmark gambling law, marking Ireland’s first regulation reform... Read More
27 January 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie 25 students from Cork were among 593 students who were awarded prestigious Entrance Exhibition Awards for the 2024/5 academic year from Trinity College Dublin. The awards go to students accepted into the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme who achieved the highest points among Trinity entrants from... Read More
27 January 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Ireland could take a few pages from Australia’s political playbook. The two countries share a lot – historic commonwealth ties, cultural exchanges, and even a shared love of rugby – but when it comes to politics, Australia seems to have figured out a few things Ireland hasn’t.... Read More
26 January 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie What: Geantraí – TG4’s music series comes from Cork City When: Sunday 26th January on TG4 at 10.30pm Geantraí, the beloved Irish traditional music series, returns for its 19th season with a fresh approach, capturing the rich musical landscape of Ireland like never before. This new series, hosted... Read More
26 January 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Membership engagement, advocacy and sustainability commitments are all focus points of the plan Rob Horgan, President of Cork Chamber, emphasised the plan’s significance, “Our vision is, to lead a transforming and ambitious Cork City and County, and this plan sets the course for the next four years, ensuring that... Read More
RURAL NORTH CORK: Water problems at Ballinatona Water Treatment Plant continue following Storm Éowyn
25 January 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann working to restore water supply to customers supplied by Ballinatona Water Treatment Plant in North Cork following Storm Éowyn Uisce Éireann is working to address supply interruptions to impacted customers across County Cork following Storm Éowyn. Repair crews have commenced restoration works in areas where the... Read More
25 January 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Funding constraints are the top barrier to improving energy efficiency in business, according to the findings of Cork Chamber’s Q4 2024 Economic Trends survey. Sponsored by PTSB, the survey measured business sentiment in Q4 2024, as well as the outlook for businesses as 2025 begins. Cork Chamber members... Read More
24 January 2025 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie The Community Spirit Awards by Cork International Hotel recognises an outstanding contribution or special achievement made to the community by a group or individual. The awards are a great opportunity to highlight and celebrate the work done within our local community, to reward our unsung heroes and recognise... Read More
24 January 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Corks 30th championship win confirmed them as the competitions most successful team. Yesterday, Cork City Council held a Civic Reception to celebrate the achievements of the Cork Senior Camogie team. The team enjoyed continued success in 2024, securing their 30th All-Ireland Senior title and reaffirming their place as the... Read More
23 January 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Many Cork businesses are gearing up to attend one of the most exciting events on the Irish entertainment calendar, the Irish Gaming Show 2025. Now in its 44th year, is set to take place at the Crowne Plaza Northwood Hotel & Conference Centre in Dublin on the... Read More
22 January 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Come Together For The Kinsale Beatles Music Festival February Bank Holiday Weekend Fans of the Beatles can look forward to the very first Kinsale Beatles Festival, in association with Bulmers Ireland, taking place over St. Brigid’s bank holiday weekend from Friday, January 31st until Sunday, February 2nd. Over... Read More
21 January 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Visit Cork have announced the Old Head Golf Links, Kinsale, as the winner of the Visit Cork 2024 Green Award. The awards programme was established in 2020 to encourage and reward businesses in the tourism sector across the county that demonstrate a commitment to operating sustainably. Applications were... Read More