14 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Deputy John Paul O’Shea TD has welcomed this months commencement of increased litter fines, with the fixed-payment, on-the-spot fine for littering having increased from €150 to €250 since 1 September 2026. Deputy O’Shea said the increase sends a clear message that littering is unacceptable and that those who... Read More
9 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie 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 over 70,000 Cork homes, businesses and farms are now passed and can avail of a high-speed fibre broadband connection, with 23,000... Read More
8 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie A single first-time buyer in Cork now needs to earn €92,092 to buy a typical first home, according to new research from Chill Insurance. That is more than the county’s median income of €46,416, leaving a gap of €45,676 between what people earn and what they need. Cork... Read More
6 Septembet 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Amend Rent a Room Scheme tax rules to increase the availability of additional rental bedrooms – says Cork based MEP Billy Kelleher “Serious consideration needs to be given to amending the Rent a Room Scheme to reflect the changing market and to incentivise more rooms to be made... Read More
1 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The National Pesticides and Drinking Water Action Group (NPDWAG) is urging all users of pesticides in Cork to remain vigilant as the spraying window comes to a close. Communities are again reminded that it only takes one drop to impact a drinking water source. While the need and opportunities for... Read More
1 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Home care provider, Dovida, has launched a new recruitment campaign for people to light up lives in their local community. The company is creating 70 new caregiver roles across Cork to help support more people to live independently at home and stay connected to their family, friends, and communities. The new roles will be a mix of flexible... Read More
28 August 2026 By Mary Bermingham Mary@TheCork.ie Tesla Opens Supercharger Station at The Arches Bar & Restaurant, Mallow, Cork – Adding Eight High-Speed Stalls as Network Expands Tesla has announced the opening of eight new Supercharger stalls at its newest site in Cork. Located at The Arches Bar & Restaurant in Mallow, the V4 Supercharging... Read More
26 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie
25 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Gary O’Brien and local elected members of the Northeast Ward accompanied Chief Executive of Cork City Council, Valerie O’Sullivan on a walk of the new Glanmire Greenway, which opened to the public in recent days. The new greenway connects the recently completed... Read More
24 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie O’Shea Calls for Continued OPW Investment in Doneraile Court and Estate Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has called on the Office of Public Works (OPW) to continue investing in Doneraile Court and Estate, with the reconstruction of the historic Orangery identified as the next... Read More
23 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie Men in West Cork are invited to take part in an innovative South East Technological University (SETU) research study examining how football can support healthier lifestyles and improve wellbeing for men. Researchers from SETU’s Department of Sport and Exercise Science are recruiting men to participate in the Football for... Read More
21 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New car parking, EV charging, accessible spaces and improved pedestrian links will strengthen Millstreet’s public transport hub Deputy John Paul O’Shea TD has welcomed the commencement of works at Millstreet Train Station, which will significantly improve parking, accessibility and connectivity at the station. The works, being progressed by... Read More