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30 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Money from the Corpo for Pana Cork City Council is inviting applications to a €200,000 fund to help revitalise the city’s main retail street and strengthen its visual appeal. The City Centre Façade Improvement Grant 2026 will provide financial assistance of up to €10,000 to the owners of... Read More
29 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Your roof is arguably the most critical component of your property, providing protection from Ireland’s notoriously unpredictable weather. From heavy rainfall and strong winds to the occasional storm, Dublin’s climate can take a serious toll on roofing materials over time. Whether you’re dealing with minor leaks, damaged tiles,... Read More
29 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Remote and hybrid work models have been on the rise for quite some time, and they have definitely transformed the office rental market worldwide. Many businesses decided to rethink how they use their headquarters, either expanding, downsizing, or transforming them to meet new needs. The cost of office... Read More
28 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie What is the Working Family Payment? Working Family Payment (WFP) is a weekly tax-free payment for employees with children. It supports people who are on low pay. WFP used to be called Family Income Supplement (FIS). To qualify for Working Family Payment, your child must be under 18,... Read More
28 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Business News Businesses across Cork and Munster increasingly recognise that standing out online requires more than a functional website and occasional social media posts. The companies gaining ground in their markets combine visual storytelling through animation with practical staff training in artificial intelligence tools. This combination, once reserved... Read More
27 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The digital services landscape across Ireland has shifted dramatically. Businesses in Cork City, Cobh, Kinsale, and throughout Munster no longer limit their search for web design and SEO expertise to local providers or Dublin agencies. Belfast has emerged as a genuine alternative, offering specialist capabilities at competitive rates... Read More
27 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Finance News “I’ll start my pension next year when I’m earning more.” This seemingly harmless decision costs Irish workers hundreds of thousands of euros in lost retirement savings. Understanding the mathematical reality of pension delays might finally motivate action. This article reveals the stark financial consequences of postponing... Read More
24 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 436 new jobs created in 2025 & 427 total small businesses employing 2,365 people supported by Cork LEOs Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail, Alan Dillon, TD, has announced the annual results of the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) for 2025 which showed that Cork County... Read More
23 January 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie For an organisation often criticised for moving slowly, An Post’s Digital stamp or eStamp is a genuinely modern idea. It allows users to buy postage online, write a unique code on an envelope, and post a letter without ever touching a physical stamp. At first glance, it’s elegant... Read More