16 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie National Heritage Week Aug 16th to 24th As Heritage Week shines a light on the places and stories that define Ireland, the Irish Heritage Trust invites the public to explore its sites, experience the past, and be part of the living heritage it helps protect with special events... Read More
11 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie From Titanic Tales to Trad Sessions Long loved for its heritage and harbour views, this East Cork town is now striking a new chord as one of Ireland’s most vibrant cultural destinations. Cobh may be known around the world as the final port of call for the Titanic,... Read More
7 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The 25th annual Tour de Munster charity cycle is fast approaching, and anticipation is growing as more than 100 amateur cyclists prepare to take on a challenging 600km journey through the six counties of Munster, from August 7th to 10th. The epic cycle is all in support of... Read More
3 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park is delighted to announce the birth of an endangered male drill monkey (Mandrillus leucophaeus) on the 18th July, the first of its species to be born at the County Cork conservation facility as part of a European Endangered Breeding Programme (EEP). The young drill is... Read More
3 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Politics/Economy Independent Ireland Chairperson and Cork North-Central TD, Ken O’Flynn, has launched a stinging critique of the Government’s failure to respond to what he calls “a slow-motion collapse” of Ireland’s small business sector. Since the current administration took office, more than 3,250 businesses across the country have shut... Read More
31 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has today published its pre-Budget submission, calling on government to prioritise competitive taxation policy to support business in Budget 2026. Against the current backdrop of evolving international trade dynamics, government must also take steps to reduce administrative burdens for business and enable... Read More
31 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Craft Month is just around the corner. Makers from across Cork city and county have been putting the finishing touches on 99 events scheduled for August. The beloved festival will officially open with a vibrant launch party at Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens on Thursday, 1 August... Read More
31 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The popular Youghal Medieval Festival returns to the stunning setting of St. Mary’s College Gardens & Collegiate Church on Sunday, the 3rd of August, from 11am to 5pm. It promises a magical day of medieval adventure, family fun and cultural celebration, all completely free of charge. Presented by Cork... Read More
30 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ring launches public search to find the first ever Irish voice of Ring Video Doorbell messages, kicking off in Cork this weekend Ring is on the hunt to find the first ever Irish voice of its Ring Video Doorbell. The smart home security company is launching a ‘Voice... Read More
28 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Families and visitors across Cork can now explore the outdoors with the help of a new printed and online guide: ‘Keep Moving in Nature’, a free brochure packed with inspiration for walking, wheeling, and wandering coastal, river and wood trails in the Ring of Cork, specifically East Cork... Read More
26 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Minister of State Charlie McConalogue heralds ‘outstanding success’ of the postcode system 97% of research respondents were able to supply a validated Eircode for their address Minister of State for Postal Policy and Sport, Charlie McConalogue TD, who has special responsibility for Eircodes at the... Read More
23 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “More bad news for first-time buyers – Housing market is now rigged against ordinary hardworking people” says Cork TD Michael Collins TD, leader of Independent Ireland, has condemned the Government’s continued failure to address Ireland’s deepening housing crisis, following the publication of new figures showing that the cost... Read More