1 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Significant savings revealed for local motorists as new electric car registrations in Cork are up 45% year-on-year New research reveals that battery electric car owners in Cork save an average of €1,180 per year on fuel, which is higher than any other county in Ireland. In their Europe-wide... Read More
31 December 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park is delighted to announce the birth of a black-and-white colobus monkey (Colobus guereza), born on the 30th of October to parents Freya and Juggs, and is now inviting the public to help choose a name for the newest member of the colobus family, with name suggestions... Read More
31 December 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie EirGrid, the operator and developer of the electricity grid has marked another year of progress on the Celtic Interconnector project, with milestones including the first 84kms of marine cable laid and over 60% of high voltage direct current (HVDC) cable installed. Construction on the Celtic Interconnector project, the... Read More
30 December 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Peter Nash is an artist living and working in Cork county who works across visual art disciplines including sculpture, print, drawing and animation. In his solo show at LHQ Gallery titled, “All This For Nothing”, Nash explores pre-internet sources of knowledge and methods of communication. “All This For... Read More
30 December 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie 2026 Festivals Ireland’s festival scene is gearing up for an exciting year in 2026, with a lineup of events to suit every age and interest. From artisan food and live music festivals, to sporting and cultural showcases, outdoor adventures, science extravaganzas, and spine-tingling scare attractions, there’s something for... Read More
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