29 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In the first half of 2025, there were 221 burglaries reported to the Cork Garda division, while there were 337 vehicle thefts. Having conducted a review of the latest CSO data, Gallagher, one of Ireland’s largest insurance brokers, is reminding homeowners and motorists across Cork that seasonal vigilance... Read More
29 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Over half of child car seats (54%) checked by the Road Safety Authority’s Check It Fits service were incorrectly fitted and needed some type of adjustment to make them a safe fit. If a child’s car seat isn’t fitted correctly, it could lead to a serious or fatal injury in the event of a collision. The RSA are delighted to announce that their... Read More
29 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Castlemartyr Resort is proud to announce the return of its annual Charity Gala, taking place on Thursday, 11th December 2025. This special evening will unite the community in support of Cork Penny Dinners, a longstanding charity that provides hot, nourishing meals, comfort, and companionship to those in need.... Read More
28 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Owners of historic structures in Cork urged to apply for heritage funds to maintain and preserve buildings and structures Grants of up to €200,000 available for Cork projects with strong built heritage conservation objectives and clear public or community benefit. Interested applicants should contact their local authority’s Architectural... Read More
28 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Midleton Hillwalking Club celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a walk on Saturday 10 October. A large group of past and present members walked the Midleton Greenway, followed by refreshments in the Midleton GAA Club. The Club always welcomes new members. It offers walks for several fitness levels, from challenging... Read More
26 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) marked Irish Port Safety Week 2025 with a series of special events designed to showcase how workplace safety is paramount to the port sector. The fifth annual Irish Port Safety Week ran from October 20th to October 24th, an initiative hosted by... Read More
23 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The final two transformers for the France-Ireland Celtic Interconnector cable will be moved under an exceptional abnormal load on October 24th and 27th. They will be moved from the ESB Power Station in Aghada to the new converter station in Ballyadam near Carrigtwohill. October 24th – 27th The R630 will... Read More
22 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD Séamus McGrath is pleased that grants for Electric Vehicles in County Cork are now seeing a significant uptake. EV grants are offered by the Government through SEAI to help with the cost of EV’s and they are a vital part of helping us reduce emissions.... Read More
20 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann’s targeted flushing programme is moving into the Greenmount area of the city. Crews will start the works on Monday 20 October. This programme is a series of proactive flushing works which aims to improve water quality for homes and businesses across Cork City and is part... Read More
16 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie I am a farmer but I’m finding it hard to manage on the income from farming. What social welfare schemes can help? You may be eligible for Farm Assist, a weekly means-tested payment for low-income farmers. Qualification for Farm Assist can also lead to the farmer becoming eligible... Read More
13 October 2025 By Mary Bermimgham mary@TheCork.ie Where: Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens, Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, Co Cork, Ireland, T45 Y642 When: Sunday 26th – Thursday 30th October from 11:00-16:00! This Halloween, join Fota House and Gardens for some Halloween fun and explore the Creepy Crawl Trail! This self-guided tour around the Arboretum and Victorian... Read More
8 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Autumn is on the way and with it comes a drop in temperatures and longer evenings. Today, Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service discusses additional supports available to assist with heating costs. Fuel Allowance is a payment to help with the cost of... Read More