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
28 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Cork has a strong culture of enterprise, from family run firms and local service businesses to ambitious startups building around technology, food, life sciences, engineering, and professional services. In the early growth phase, sales, hiring, funding, delivery, cash flow, client relationships and product decisions all compete for attention... Read More
28 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Ireland performs far beyond expectations in international trade. In 2024, Ireland ranked as the 24th largest economy in the world by GDP and the 29th largest exporter globally, out of 226 countries. For a relatively small nation, those are impressive numbers, and they reflect just how dependent Irish... Read More
26 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork HQ’ed Musgrave, is proud to announce its role as an Official Supporter of the 2027 Ryder Cup, set to take place at Adare Manor, Co. Limerick in September 2027. This landmark partnership brings together one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with 150 years of heritage,... Read More
25 April 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Dealership is located on the Clonakilty side of Bandon at Clonakilty Road, Roundhill Townland, Bandon, Cork, P72 DP26 Kearys Motor Group’s representation of the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand, BYD continues to strengthen in County Cork with the announcement by Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) that the renowned motor... Read More
24 April 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has published a proposed variation to the Cork City Development Plan which seeks to increase the amount of land zoned for residential development, in order to secure the objectives of national guidelines issued last year. Since the publication of the guidelines, Cork City Council undertook... Read More
23 April 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Bringing elegance to the Paul Street (Tesco) Shopping Centre Interior designer Celene Collins, known for her appearance on RTÉ’s Room to Improve last year, officially opened her new studio in Cork city centre at an event with TV personality, columnist and builder Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes and... Read More
22 April 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company welcomed the official start of the 2026 cruise season this month, with the arrival of AIDAluna today, April 13th, on its maiden call to Cork harbour. The first of 93 vessels and over 175,000 passengers scheduled to visit between April and November, the... Read More
16 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie News Review Mark Condren is the Cork Person of the Month for March in recognition of his achievements in press photography and his ability to capture the essence of the human experience through his lens. The award follows Mark’s winning of the AIB Press Photographer of the Year... 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
13 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Initiative is organised by Horizons’ Ability@Work and runs throughout April 2026 Employers across Cork city and county are invited to participate in this year’s Job Shadow Day, which offers a one-day work experience opportunity to job seekers with disabilities. The programme is run by Horizons’ Ability@Work and last... Read More
11 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland Leader TD Michael Collins has strongly criticised what he described as an “astounding level of arrogance” from Government, warning that its approach is continuing to drive frustration among protestors across the country. Deputy Collins was speaking as the national fuel protests enter their fifth day, with... Read More