11 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) should adopt a more proactive approach to the use of controlled burning in the open season as part of Ireland’s wildfire prevention strategy, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Eileen Lynch said following the devastating fires witnessed in recent weeks... Read More
10 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bank of Ireland has introduced new measures across its branch network to support customers who may need some extra help with their everyday banking needs. As part of recent branch upgrades, 37 branches have received neuro-inclusive accreditation including Ballincollig, Blackpool, Little Island, and Carrigaline. 44 more branches are planned by the end... Read More
9 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, TD, has announced funding for three built heritage schemes: the 2027 Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS), Historic Thatched Buildings Stream (HTB) and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF). Cork County Council is encouraging owners and custodians of historic and... Read More
9 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie HSE South West is delighted to announce that the hugely successful ‘Together at the Castle’ mental health and wellbeing day returns to Mallow Castle on Sunday, September 6, 2026 from 1pm to 5pm. The free event aims to foster a sense of community and raise awareness about the... Read More
9 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Over 4,100 Cork homes and businesses near Kanturk can now connect to fibre broadband on 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 announced that Kanturk and the... Read More
8 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie What is a Building Energy Rating? A Building Energy Rating (BER) evaluates your home based on how energy efficient it is. You must have a BER if you are selling or renting a property. The rating means prospective buyers or tenants can compare the energy performance of different... Read More
3 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 2026 Tour de Munster gets underway in Cork City on Thursday, August 6th, as more than 100 cyclists set off on a four-day, 600km charity cycle through the towns and villages of Munster. Irish cycling legend Sean Kelly, a long-time participant and Tour de Munster Ambassador, will... Read More
3 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new book, recording the life stories of individuals living in social housing, was launched in Dublin The oral histories were collected by residents of Clúid, Ireland’s leading Approved Housing Body, as part of a project to preserve these often-forgotten stories ‘Beyond the Front Door’ is a collection... Read More
1 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Deputy John Paul O’Shea TD has welcomed the successful delivery of payments under the Forgotten Farmer Scheme, describing it as an important recognition of a group of farmers who had been overlooked for many years. Deputy O’Shea said the scheme fulfils a key commitment contained in the Programme... Read More
29 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Horse Racing at Cork Racecourse, Mallow on Bank Holiday Monday Families looking for an affordable and memorable day out this Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd August, need look no further than Cork Racecourse Mallow, where a superb seven‑race jumps card will be complemented by a full programme of free... Read More
27 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “Changes will free up planners and will give homeowners greater freedom to adapt their homes to changing needs” The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD and the Minister of State for Local Government and Planning John Cummins TD welcomed the new Exempted Development Regulations... Read More
23 July 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council Library and Arts Service Invites Public to Share Library Memories to Celebrate 100 Years Cork County Council Library and Arts Service is inviting members of the public to share their treasured memories of Cork libraries as part of celebrations marking the service’s 100th anniversary. From... Read More