25 December 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Joint Christmas message 2025 from the Bishops of Cork As bishops serving the people of Cork, we send our warmest Christmas greetings to all who live in our city and county – to people of faith, and to all people of goodwill. Each year, when we sit at... Read More
24 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting private owners, custodians, and community groups to apply for funding to support the care, conservation, maintenance, protection, and promotion of archaeological monuments in their area. The 2026 Community Monuments Fund will enable conservation works to be carried out on archaeological monuments deemed to... Read More
24 December 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie As part of an ongoing Winter Healthcare information campaign, HSE South West is highlighted the various mental health supports available to anyone feeling overwhelmed or in distress. For some, the festive period can bring extra stresses and challenges, whether they are emotional, financial or personal. Loneliness can be an... Read More
15 December 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie HSE South West is reminding older people of the practical steps they can take to stay well at home and avoid unnecessary hospital visits during the winter months. A short video featuring advice on avoiding slips, trips and falls as well as staying well nourished is available here, along... Read More
13 December 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Irish Distillers’ Midleton Distillery, a cornerstone of Irish whiskey production, has this month been awarded one of Europe’s most prestigious recognitions for workplace safety: the Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Award 2025 from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA). The award recognises the distillery’s pioneering use... Read More
6 December 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Simon Coveney stepped down from national politics in November 2024, by not contesting the General Election. Now, the familiar Cork name has received France’s highest distinction This week Simon Coveney was formally presented with the rank of Officer of the Légion d’honneur, the French Republic’s highest distinction. Simon... Read More
5 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, has today announced additional funding to support the continuation of vital biodiversity conservation programmes at Fota Wildlife Park, in partnership with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). A total of €700,000 has been allocated to secure the future... Read More
28 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie From the 1st of December, for a period of time, on street parking and Cork County Council car parks will be free (with time restrictions) in Bandon, Kinsale, Fermoy, Mallow, Macroom, Cobh and Youghal. Why not take advantage of the free parking and #ShopLocal to support local businesses... Read More
27 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As part of the Glounthaune to Midleton Twin Tracking project, the level crossing at Water Rock is being widened and rearranged to accommodate the new second track. To facilitate the necessary works, Water Rock level crossing was to be closed from the 27th October to 23rd November 2025. Due to unforeseen additional... Read More
27 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Five Co. Cork Gala Retail stores have been named as amongst the best Gala Retail stores in Ireland at the 2025 Gala Retail ‘Delivering the Difference’ annual conference. Held at the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney, two Cork stores also picked up the big awards on the night,... Read More
23 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The reason many people burn household waste is they do not wish to pay for waste collection, but we are where we are. What can you do if you have a local pollution problem? Can I burn waste at home? Burning waste in your home or garden is... Read More
22 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Recognition for OPW: 13 Green Flag and 6 Green Heritage Site Accreditation awards for Public Parks and Gardens The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce that 13 OPW sites were among over 120 Irish public parks, gardens and voluntary run green community spaces across the... Read More