12 May 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Cork International Hotel has once again cemented its place as one of TripAdvisor’s most popular destinations with the travel guide listing it among the top hotels in the world. This is the second year in a row that the hotel has received the Travellers’ Choice Award which... Read More
12 May 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment For years, Saturday mornings in Cork meant quick runs to the supermarket, queues at the butcher’s, or aimless walks through shopping centers. But lately, something’s shifted. Now, more and more people are skipping retail chains and heading to small, open-air craft markets. Some of them pop up... Read More
12 May 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ieSoft2 Bet and the Rise of Regulated iGaming Markets in Europe – Discover how Soft2Bet is leading the way in regulated European iGaming markets with cutting-edge compliance, fast KYC, and responsible gambling solutions. Many countries, including Ireland, are implementing more profound licensing to achieve player protection and sustainability within... Read More
11 May 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Michael Collins TD calls for return of local electoral enumerators to clean up voter register – “Let’s get this right, for our communities and for democracy” “We need boots on the ground to restore trust in our electoral process” Michael Collins TD, leader of Independent Ireland, has called... Read More
10 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cobh will host a solemn and dignified tribute this May as the annual Lusitania Commemoration Ceremony takes place on Sunday, May 11th, marking 110 years since the tragic sinking of the RMS Lusitania off the coast of Cork. Organised by Cobh Tourism, the event honours the lives lost... Read More
10 May 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea welcomed recent confirmation from the National Ambulance Service (NAS) to proceed with a number of positive developments for the service during 2025. This will involve the recruitment of additional staff across several service areas within the NAS and capital... Read More
9 May 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie SCSI / Teagasc Agricultural Land Market Review and Outlook Report 2025 SCSI auctioneers and valuers say the outlook for the agricultural land market remains strong for 2025 and are forecasting that the price of agricultural land nationally will increase by 6% on average this year. In a major... Read More
8 May 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie If a gift or inheritance is exempt from CAT, you do not have pay the tax on it and it does not count towards your tax-free threshold. The following are exempt from Capital Acquisitions Tax. From or regarding family Gifts or inheritances from your spouse or civil partner... Read More
7 May 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Barryscourt Castle, one of Ireland’s finest surviving medieval tower houses, has reopened its doors following a transformative conservation project led by the Office of Public Works (OPW). Officially unveiled last last month by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the conserved castle promises to become a cornerstone of Cork’s cultural... Read More
7 May 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie As the days get longer and you seize any opportunity to get out into the sun, it’s easy to overlook one key area of your health – your eyes. Most of us remember to apply sunscreen and drink enough water, but it’s also critical to take steps to... Read More
6 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Prof. Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU’s School of Law and Government, has been honoured as Cork Person of the Month for the excellency of his work as a contributor to RTÉ’s election coverage and his writings, which include “Haughey”, his acclaimed biography of former Taoiseach Charles... Read More
5 May 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie LeisureWorld Relaunches Upgraded Functional Zone LeisureWorld Bishopstown has officially relaunched its upgraded Functional Zone, now featuring the latest in accessible fitness equipment—a major step forward in making physical activity more inclusive for individuals of all abilities. The transformation was made possible thanks to funding from Cork Sports Partnership,... Read More