9 June 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin councillor for Cork City South West, Joe Lynch, has welcomed the approval by Cork City Council of a new 56 home residential development at Innishmore in Ballincollig, which will be named ‘Innishmore Gardens’. The development will comprise 56 new homes, ranging from 4-bed to 1-bed properties... Read More
9 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There’s a new exciting addition to East Cork’s hospitality offering, with the opening of The Salty Dog cafe / restaurant at the pier in Ballycotton. The venue, open five days a week all year round from breakfast to dinner, occupies the former site of Cush, which recently relocated... Read More
9 June 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Soccer The modern football world constantly sees players being lured by more attractive contracts with the promise of fast-tracked careers and financial incentives. Loyalty can often feel like a lost virtue in the world of professional football. However Cork City’s Evan McLaughlin is proving to be a refreshing... Read More
8 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council, in partnership with Murnane and O’Shea Ltd, has announced the launch of a major new Affordable Housing Scheme at Glenbride, Kilnap, Old Mallow Road—ideally located less than 10 minutes from Cork City Centre. The development, which will comprise 86 homes in total, is on lands... Read More
7 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, have launched their new service from Cork Airport to Izmir for summer 2025. To mark the occasion, departing passengers were treated to a selection of Turkish-style snacks at a special celebratory event hosted by Cork Airport. This new, direct... Read More
6 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Medicall, which is a well known provider of ambulance, event medical, and training services in Ireland, has announced the appointment of Cork man, Martin Morris, as the new Regional Base Supervisor for the Southern region. From Youghal, Martin’s appointment marks a key step in the company’s ongoing expansion... Read More
5 June 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid and its French equivalent, Réseau de Transport d’Electricité (RTE), welcomed a political delegation from northwest France yesterday, marking a significant moment in Irish French relations. The mayors, representing various French communes through which the Celtic Interconnector project runs through... Read More
5 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie What is the Housing Assistance Payment? The Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) is a social housing support for people who have a long-term housing need. HAP is provided by your local authority. If you are on HAP, your local authority pays your rent directly to your landlord and you... Read More
5 June 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Online games resonate with gamers from every nook and corner of the world and grab their attention easily. Your gameplay satisfaction depends more on the game community than the game activity itself. A lively and positive community can transform basic gameplay into a thrilling and fulfilling activity.... Read More
5 June 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Games are everywhere today. And most of them require the internet. Online play is the new normal, whether we’re talking about computer games or mobile apps. Why is this happening? Let’s find out. The Rise of Online Gaming Technology is a big reason for this change. Most... Read More
5 June 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment People everywhere notice the dominant presence of online games on their screens. Every day millions of people worldwide play games through their phones, computers and gaming consoles. Many players want to know why online games produce such strong magnetism. We will discuss this. A Break from Routine... Read More