7 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork on a Fork Fest has been named the number one food festival in Europe by Big 7 Travel, an influential travel website (EnjoyTravel.com) offering guides to the best places to visit around the world. Going into its fifth year, the Cork City Council festival which is delivered... Read More
4 June 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has welcomed the introduction of new pharmacy services that will allow pharmacists to provide prescriptions for a range of common minor conditions, making it easier and faster for people to access healthcare in their local communities. The new service,... Read More
4 June 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Aindrias Moynihan has warned that Ireland’s move towards increasingly digital public services must not leave rural communities, older people or people with limited digital skills behind. Raising the issue in the Dáil with the Minister of State at the Department of... Read More
29 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Business News Empyrean Solutions, a market leader in Financial Risk and Performance Management Solutions for the banking industry, has this month announced a significant new R&D project in Ireland. This advanced analytics initiative aims to a build next-generation financial analytics and risk management capabilities. The project will... Read More
28 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Glanworth company About Ireland Taxi Tours has been named Business All-Star Travel & Tourism Team of the Year 2026 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation, recognising its excellence in bespoke tourism services across Ireland. About Ireland Taxi Tours delivers private day tours, multi-day journeys, cruise ship excursions and intercity... Read More
27 May 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Mahon clinic marks the company’s third ophthalmology unit in Ireland Veonet Ireland has officially opened a new ophthalmology clinic in Mahon, Cork, marking a significant expansion of ophthalmology capacity in the region. This new facility marks its third clinic in Ireland and forms part of Veonet Ireland’s wider... Read More
25 May 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Elevate Credit Union and Synergy Credit Union have merged. This strategic merger was described as a collaborative and forward-looking initiative intended to strengthen both credit unions and enhance the range of services available to members. The collaborative initiative was passed at a recent Special General Meeting and approved... Read More
24 May 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council Opens New Enterprise Hub in Newmarket Cork County Council’s eNewmarket Enterprise Centre, located at West End, Newmarket, officially opened its doors on Monday, 11th May 2026. The ribbon was cut by Deputy Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Ian Doyle, alongside Moira Murrell, Chief Executive... Read More
24 May 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Female business talent in West Cork was honoured this week at the prestigious Network Ireland West Cork Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026, an event that has become an unmissable date on the regional business calendar. Held at the beautiful Dunmore House Hotel, Dunmore, near Clonakilty, on Thursday 21 May, the... Read More
19 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Special Education and Inclusion and Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Michael Moynihan, has expressed his disappointment at AIB’s decision to withdraw its ATM service from Newmarket. The issue has arisen following the removal of the ATM from the former AIB branch in Newmarket. Following... Read More
19 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company has announced a significant milestone with the addition of Cork as a port of call on CMA CGM’s Panama Direct transatlantic service. This new partnership with the global French shipping and logistics leader marks a major enhancement in Ireland’s international shipping connectivity. The... Read More
17 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With a host of new features, expert talks and immersive experiences taking place, Bord Bia Bloom’s landmark 20th year promises five unforgettable days in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. 13 exhibitors and two chefs from Cork are set to participate in this year’s event. Gardening galore! The festival expects to welcome over 100,000... Read More