16 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer TD, has this month launched a new national awareness campaign to highlight how Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) connect public bodies and communities across Ireland. Local Community Development Committees are established in each local authority area... Read More
12 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 30 May – 8 June 2026 Cork Harbour Festival returns from 30 May to 8 June 2026, bringing ten days of vibrant maritime celebration to Cork City and the wider harbour. As Ireland’s largest festival of its kind, the much-loved event will feature over 100 events delivered in... Read More
7 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie open eir, Ireland’s largest wholesale telecommunications provider, today announced it has passed 183,605 homes and businesses in Cork and 1.5 million premises nationally, with its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband network. This significant milestone is a result of open eir’s €66 million programme investment in the county. This landmark means... Read More
4 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Business News Blue Mountain, the leader in GMP-compliant Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software for life sciences, has recently confirmed the acquisition of Cork-based CompuCal Calibration Solutions of Ground Floor, Ascon House, Courtstown, Little Island, Co Cork, T45 R902. CompuCal is an award-winning SaaS AI company and recognised leader... Read More
26 April 2026 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Eight community organisations will share €100,000 in funding Irish renewable energy company Amarenco has awarded funding totalling almost €100,000 to five communities in Co Cork. The successful community projects include upgrading a woodland walking trail in Carrigaline; solar panels for Whitechurch National School; defibrillators and other equipment for... Read More
22 April 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company welcomed the official start of the 2026 cruise season this month, with the arrival of AIDAluna today, April 13th, on its maiden call to Cork harbour. The first of 93 vessels and over 175,000 passengers scheduled to visit between April and November, the... Read More
20 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Registration is now open for Stroke For Stroke which takes place in August Cork Stroke Support (CSS) is inviting people to tee off this summer for the charity’s annual golf classic. Stroke For Stroke was first established in 2018 to help raise funds and awareness for the organisation,... Read More
14 April 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Mayor’s gala will raise funds for Youghal RNLI, Down Syndrome Cork and Cancer Connect Youghal Youghal will host one of Cork’s flagship charity events this May, as the County Mayor’s annual charity gala comes to the east Cork town for a seaside‑themed evening of fundraising and celebration. The... Read More
13 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Arrest over Dangerous Driving at Whitegate, East Cork Shortly after 2pm on Saturday 11th April 2026 Gardaí observed a tractor and slurry tank combination approaching a cordon checkpoint on the approach to Whitegate, Co. Cork. The vehicle failed to stop at the checkpoint when directed by members of... Read More
12 April 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cobh to Mark 114th Anniversary of Titanic Tragedy on April 12th, 2026 On Sunday April 12th, 2026 at 12 noon, the town of Cobh in County Cork will host a special public ceremony at the Titanic Memorial Garden to mark the 114th anniversary of the sinking of the... Read More
11 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland Leader TD Michael Collins has strongly criticised what he described as an “astounding level of arrogance” from Government, warning that its approach is continuing to drive frustration among protestors across the country. Deputy Collins was speaking as the national fuel protests enter their fifth day, with... Read More
8 April 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Diocese of Cork and Ross announces dates for the annual pilgrimage to Lourdes. The Diocese of Cork and Ross has officially announced its annual pilgrimage to Lourdes, taking place from 18th to 23rd September 2026, led by the Bishop of Cork & Ross, Most Rev. Fintan Gavin... Read More