2 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie HSE South West is encouraging the public to familiarise themselves with the urgent care options available in Cork. Emergency Departments typically see increased activity over bank holiday weekends, with the most seriously ill and injured prioritised. This can lead to longer waiting times for less urgent cases. For... Read More
1 February 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie When JFK visited Cork, Ireland on 28 June 1963 his official photographer was there. Unusually for the time he was taking photos in colour. The high resolution photographs are filed at the JFK Library, Columbia Point, Boston, MA, 02125, USA under reference JFKWHP-1963-06-28-B. Thanks to the internet, these... Read More
1 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody A brand‑new housing development in Glanmire has sold out in record time this week, despite the fact that no one — including the developers, estate agents, or Google Maps — can confirm its exact location. The estate, known as “The Meadows at Riverbrook Glen... Read More
1 February 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Many employees never take the time to interact with the Revenue Commissioners. That’s because their employer has already handled the calculation and payment of tax, but employees can interact directly with Revenue You can check your income and the tax you paid in previous years and whether you... Read More