14 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced details of its 2026 funding opportunities for the Arts sector. The Council’s Library and Arts Service is inviting proposals for arts projects, activities and events taking place in Cork County in 2026 that may be eligible for funding under a range of grant... Read More
14 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 39 new Gardaí have been assigned to Cork City and County as part of the 194 recruits graduating from Templemore today – bringing the total number of new Gardaí this year to almost 600. Fianna Fáil TD, Deputy Aindrias Moynihan, welcomes the attestation of the new Gardaí to... Read More
12 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has approved a €526 million budget for 2026, which includes increased investment in frontline services such as roads maintenance, housing maintenance, library operations, public conveniences and estates taken in charge. The investment, an increase on 2025, reflects the Council’s commitment to deliver the services needed to... Read More
9 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Taskforce must be included in new Housing Plan – says Govt party TD. A dedicated Cork City Taskforce must be incorporated into the Government’s new Housing Plan, a Fine Gael TD has said. Fine Gael spokesperson for Cork, Deputy Colm Burke said: “Driving forward with a... Read More
9 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD for Cork North West, Deputy John Paul O’Shea, has welcomed confirmation that a new Road Safety Authority (RSA) driving test centre will open in Mitchelstown before the end of the year. Deputy O’Shea said the new centre will significantly relieve pressure on the Mallow (Cork... Read More
6 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Almost 16,700 premises in Co Cork now connected to the NBI™ network National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) on behalf of the Government, has said that over 50,000 Cork can now avail of a high-speed... Read More
5 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie A philanthropic commitment to Ireland’s Summer Opera Festival The refreshed membership programme spans tiers from Leading Lights (€150) to Guiding Lights (€2,500) and offers supporters a closer connection to the festival with a carefully designed suite of benefits. Members receive priority booking and preferred seating, acknowledgement in the... Read More
5 November 202 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Best Roofing Companies in Cork Finding a dependable roofing company in Cork can make all the difference when protecting a home or commercial property from Ireland’s ever-changing weather. Whether facing a roof leak, a major replacement, or simply planning ahead with regular maintenance, choosing a trusted professional... Read More
3 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Amazon launches the Regional Creatives Fund Ireland, offering multiple grants of up to €20,000 for charities in Cork and across Ireland which focus on upskilling people for careers in creative industries. Grants are available for charities which run programmes aimed at boosting skills and increasing access to creative... Read More
2 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie NTA Decision to Review Bus Route 235 (Cork to Rylane via Stuake) in 2026 Fine Gael TD for Cork North West, Deputy John Paul O’Shea, has welcomed confirmation from the National Transport Authority (NTA) that Bus Route 235 (Cork to Rylane via Stuake) will be subject to a... Read More
1 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn has accused government of directing almost half a million euros of taxpayer’s money to advertising companies as part of a “desperate attempt to appear pro-active in addressing the recruitment crisis affecting the construction sector.” The Cork North-Central TD was responding to confirmation from... Read More
1 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has launched its “Make One Change” campaign for the month of November. With numerous events scheduled across the county, the initiative aims to encourage citizens to adopt simple, yet impactful, practical changes to their lifestyles, helping to act on the climate crisis while building fairer... Read More