31 January 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody An Post has today announced the release of a special commemorative stamp to celebrate what it is calling a “landmark moment in Irish philately”: its latest increase in postage prices from €1.65 to 1.85. The stamp, priced appropriately at “slightly more than anyone expected”,... Read More
31 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, has announced €708,000 in funding to Cork projects under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2026. This includes over €40,000 for the preservation of thatch properties in the county. The scheme helps property owners to conserve and... Read More
30 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Figures released this week by the Department of Housing, Local Government show that 474 previously vacant or derelict homes in Cork City and County (City 158, County 316) have been brought back to use, thanks to €25.8m in funding to Cork City and County (City €8.52m, County €17.32m)... Read More
30 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Money from the Corpo for Pana Cork City Council is inviting applications to a €200,000 fund to help revitalise the city’s main retail street and strengthen its visual appeal. The City Centre Façade Improvement Grant 2026 will provide financial assistance of up to €10,000 to the owners of... Read More
30 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Spain offers a refreshing break from the everyday. Relax after sun-drenched days by the Mediterranean. Immerse yourself in lively streets or retreat into nature’s embrace. Spain’s regions cater to every mood and style of travel. But with so many enticing choices, where do you start? It can be... Read More
29 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Your roof is arguably the most critical component of your property, providing protection from Ireland’s notoriously unpredictable weather. From heavy rainfall and strong winds to the occasional storm, Dublin’s climate can take a serious toll on roofing materials over time. Whether you’re dealing with minor leaks, damaged tiles,... Read More
29 February 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A charity which supports bereaved parents is urging people in Cork to reach out for support, reminding them that nobody needs to grieve alone. To mark National Grief Awareness Week, which runs until Sunday, (February 1) all-Ireland charity, Anam Cara, wants people to know support is always available... Read More
29 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With the aim of upskilling Ireland’s agricultural workforce, FRS Training has opened a new training course location at Corrin Event Centre, Fermoy FRS Farm Services also requires 11 farm operators in Cork for the busy calving season with workers able to earn over €10,000 in 3 months FRS... Read More
29 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Remote and hybrid work models have been on the rise for quite some time, and they have definitely transformed the office rental market worldwide. Many businesses decided to rethink how they use their headquarters, either expanding, downsizing, or transforming them to meet new needs. The cost of office... Read More
28 January 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Persistent Tinnitus affects 10% of the population and may cause sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, stress and depression The Cork Deaf Association (CDA) has released this year’s events for International Tinnitus Awareness Week which takes place in the first week of February. The aim of the global initiative... Read More
28 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park is delighted to announce the birth of two endangered Northern cheetah cubs (Acinonyx jubatus soemmeringii), a male and female, born on the 24th of November 2025 to mother Florence and father Nawab. Florence, the cubs’ mother, is five years old and was born at Fota... Read More
28 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It was a night of celebrations for EuroMillions players across Ireland as not one, not two, but three winners struck gold in last night’s (27th January) EuroMillions and EuroMillions Plus draws. Two players, one in Cork and one in Dublin, are each waking up €500,000 richer after matching... Read More