18 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Earlier this month Cork County Council signed the contract for consultancy services for the design of the N25 Midleton to Youghal Transport Project marking a key milestone in the delivery of the nationally significant infrastructure project. The €6.8 million contract with AECOM Ireland Limited and Roughan and O’Donovan... Read More
16 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie International Cruise Guests Enjoy Cultural Showcase at Historic Youghal Church Guests travelling aboard the luxury expedition cruise ship Le Lyrial of Ponant were treated to a special private performance at St Mary’s Collegiate Church during the vessel’s recent visit to County Cork. The concert, held on Monday, 11... Read More
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
13 May 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie With Glanmire continuing to expand and new housing developments planned, the relocation represents a significant investment by AIB in the local area, ensuring the branch remains accessible, visible and central to the community it serves including Glanmire, Little Island and the East Cork area. AIB Glanmire has moved... Read More
9 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A new initiative aimed at encouraging people to explore the outdoors safely and confidently has been launched in Ballyhoura, a rural outdoor destination spanning counties Limerick and Cork and part of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, with guided walks taking place across the Ballyhoura and Galtee region, along with selected... 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
29 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rathcormac development expected to power 4,500 homes Irish renewable energy company Amarenco has been granted permission by An Coimisiún Pleanála for a solar project near Rathcormac in County Cork. The development in Castlelyons extends to 47 hectares over four sites and is expected to generate enough electricity to... 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
25 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is deeply saddened by the passing of Cllr Joe Carroll A passionate and dedicated advocate for West Cork, Cllr. Carroll served his community with distinction over many years. He was elected Mayor of the County of Cork in 2024, a role he undertook with great... Read More
15 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Pet store officially opens its sixth outlet in Cork Maxi Zoo has celebrated its 20th anniversary with the official opening of its first store in North Cork creating six full and part-time jobs. The new outlet in Mallow, located at Park Road next to the Dairygold Co-Op, is... Read More
11 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new grant to turn empty spaces above shops into homes will be a game-changer for housing supply and revitalising town centres, Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has said. The new Vacant Above the Shop Grant, available from today, will provide funding of up to €135,000 to support... 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