27 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tánaiste appoints Deputy Colm Burke as first ever Fine Gael Cork spokesperson Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader, Simon Harris, has appointed Deputy Colm Burke as the party’s first ever spokesperson for Cork. Making the announcement during a visit to Cork, the Tánaiste said: “I’m delighted to appoint my... Read More
26 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New figures from the National Transport Authority (NTA) reveal that Cork has still not recovered their pre-COVID taxi driver numbers, as it experienced a 4% drop since 2019. The figures show that despite Ireland’s population growing by 8.5% from 2019 to 2024 and inbound tourism numbers rising by 5% from 2023 to 2024,... Read More
26 June 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Fota House and Gardens, cared for by the non-profit organisation – the Irish Heritage Trust – is inviting visitors to embrace slow travel during the summer months, offering visitors a mindful journey through Irish history and the estate’s rich built and natural heritage. The east-Cork attraction, a beautiful... Read More
25 June 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A new study has revealed that Cork is the third most sustainable place to live in Ireland. The research, carried out Calor Gas, Ireland’s leading LPG supplier analysed key sustainability indicators across all 26 counties — including forest coverage, air quality, EV infrastructure, the number of A-rated homes, solar panel installations, and the number... Read More
23 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over today and tomorrow over 7,500 people will be granted Irish citizenship at the INEC Killarney. Applicants from over 143 countries and across all 32 counties on the island will make a declaration of fidelity and loyalty to the State and become Irish citizens. Over seven ceremonies held... Read More
21 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A publication on the War of Independence in East Cork, authored by Tom O’Neill MA, Paul Busteed and Eugene Power, is scheduled for release in November of this year, to be published by the History Press. ‘East Cork was a very dangerous area during the Irish War of... Read More
20 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In 2024 Cork County Council announced the development of a comprehensive guide to commemorative events across County Cork from 2025 to 2040 and the next phase is now underway. With over 400 events already identified by consultants and submitted by the public, this ambitious project will serve as... Read More
19 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has unveiled a new toolkit for planning and organising festivals and events, designed to help communities deliver memorable and successful celebrations with confidence. The toolkit is a one-stop guide for festival and event organisers, covering everything from licensing and safety to sustainability, marketing and funding... Read More
16 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) was pleased to welcome Sean Canney T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports at the Department of Transport, to the Port of Cork on Friday 13th June, to view the €94m Cork Container Terminal... Read More
15 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Seán Keane Ballymaloe Grainstore Friday 18 July 2025, 8pm Seán Keane, possessor of one of Ireland’s most distinctive voices, returns to Ballymaloe Grainstore for his annual summer concert – this will be his seventh – on Friday 18 July. As usual, Seán will be joined on stage by guitarists Fergus... Read More
14 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New EV charging hubs for Cork will help encourage more people to make the switch to electric cars, said a Fine Gael TD. Deputy Colm Burke said this funding will deliver new fast and ultra-fast recharging points across the country. “We’re taking real, practical steps to make electric... Read More