18 August 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Flavour and Flair: Celebrity Chef Matt Tebbutt & Spirits Expert Carmen O’Neal Bring a Night of Entertainment, Elegant Dining and Innovative Cocktails to The Montenotte Wednesday, September 10th from 7pm to 10pm The Montenotte Hotel will be inviting celebrity chef and TV Presenter Matt Tebbutt and cocktail and... Read More
15 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The communities of the idyllic Inchydoney and Clonakilty in West Cork can look forward to a more secure and reliable water supply as Uisce Éireann complete upgrade works, replacing nearly one kilometre of aged water mains with new pipes. Jack Cronin, Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann, is pleased... Read More
4 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland TD for Cork North Central Ken O’Flynn has sharply criticised the Government’s refusal to exempt gratuities from income tax, calling it “a tax on decency” and “an insult to the dignity of work.” Speaking in response to a recent Dáil statement by Minister for Public Expenditure... Read More
3 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Politics/Economy Independent Ireland Chairperson and Cork North-Central TD, Ken O’Flynn, has launched a stinging critique of the Government’s failure to respond to what he calls “a slow-motion collapse” of Ireland’s small business sector. Since the current administration took office, more than 3,250 businesses across the country have shut... Read More
1 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie First Look: Clancy’s Cork Officially Reopens with Four New Food & Drink Experiences Under One Historic Roof One of Cork’s most iconic pubs has entered an exciting new chapter. Clancy’s on Princes Street officially launched its new look venue yesterday evening, following a transformative €500,000 refurbishment. Clancy’s now... Read More
31 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has today published its pre-Budget submission, calling on government to prioritise competitive taxation policy to support business in Budget 2026. Against the current backdrop of evolving international trade dynamics, government must also take steps to reduce administrative burdens for business and enable... Read More
31 July 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Apple founder Steve Jobs talks to reporter Pat Kenny at the company’s Cork plant in 1980. Apple has long been synonymous with Ireland and set up a manufacturing plant in Hollyhill Industrial Estate overlooking Cork city. On 25 November 1980 the programme ‘Public Account’ broadcast a report by... Read More
30 July 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company and Independent Container Line (ICL) partnership is celebrating five years of supporting direct US trade. The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) and Independent Container Line (ICL) are celebrating five years of operating their vital transatlantic partnership, which offers the only direct shipping route connecting Ireland... Read More
30 July 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Understanding the DORA Register of Information The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which will fully apply across the EU by 2025, is fundamentally reshaping how financial institutions manage and monitor their ICT (Information and Communication Technology) risks. In Ireland, where the financial services sector is highly regulated and... Read More
29 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 190 people a month reaching out for help since January South Munster Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) has – this month – called for Government action in Budget 2026 to address spiralling debt and housing pressures for struggling families and individuals. Reporting a 10% rise in caseloads... Read More
27 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The monthly Prize Bond Star Prize of €500,000 goes to lucky Prize Bond number HI629323 held in County Cork. The lucky bond was purchased in 2007 The weekly prize of €50,000 goes to Prize Bond number BCT826521 held in County Cork. The bond was purchased in 2023.... Read More
26 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Minister of State Charlie McConalogue heralds ‘outstanding success’ of the postcode system 97% of research respondents were able to supply a validated Eircode for their address Minister of State for Postal Policy and Sport, Charlie McConalogue TD, who has special responsibility for Eircodes at the... Read More