22 July 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Running a small business in Ireland comes with many challenges, from rising costs to changing customer expectations. At the same time, many shoppers are becoming more aware of the environmental impact of the products they buy and the way those products are packaged. As a result, businesses of... Read More
21 July 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Kinsale and District Lions Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Grattan as Club President, succeeding Cormac Fitzgerald following the completion of a successful two-year term of office. The official handover took place on 14 July 2026 at the Kinsale Hotel & Spa, marking the beginning... Read More
20 July 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Who? VERDE Energy Group, Unit 4, Courtstown Industrial Estate, Little Island, Co. Cork, T45 R778 VERDE Energy Group, the Irish renewable energy specialist backed by Octopus Energy Generation, has begun construction of one of Ireland’s largest privately funded commercial and industrial solar developments at Aurivo’s Ballaghaderreen facility in... Read More
17 July 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe Foods joins a global community of businesses that meet exceptional standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. When anyone mentions Ballymaloe Foods, it’s usually the iconic relish that first comes to mind. However, the family-run business has grown significantly over the years, expanding its product range while... Read More
15 July 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie 75% of the new €3 per item tax goes straight to Brussels Since 1 July 2026, Irish shoppers ordering from outside the EU (which – since Brexit – means the UK also) have been hit with a new charge that’s quickly earned itself a nickname: the “Temu tax.”... Read More
14 July 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Minister for Public Expenditure to speak at Kinsale When: Friday, 9 October 2026 8.00 a.m. Where: Kinsale Hotel & Spa Tickets: www.KinsaleLionsOnline.com Founded by Cormac Fitzgerald FCPA FCA, Managing Director of Fitzgerald & Partners Chartered Accountants and current President of Kinsale & District Lions Club, the Kinsale Budget... Read More
13 July 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie News in photos
10 July 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The weekly prize for the week of the 3rd Jul of €50,000 went to Prize Bond number ATM729997 held in County Cork. The bond was purchased in 2020. There were over 8,666 prizes awarded in this week’s Prize Bond Draw, amounting to more than €726,875. In addition to... Read More
9 July 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Youghal Business News There was a time when illuminating a room simply meant screwing in a standard bulb and flicking a switch. Today, however, lighting is a sophisticated blend of technology, interior design, and efficiency. As the demand for innovative and sustainable solutions has grown, so has the... Read More
8 July 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The hotel will operate under the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand – it’s located on a site comprising the former Mel Leaving Cert College Specialist real estate finance provider Maslow Capital has provided a €21.3m senior development facility to support JMK Group’s delivery of a 103-key extended-stay hotel... Read More
6 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie More than 120 guests gathered in Kildorrery on Thursday, 25 June, for Taste the Golden Vale – A Flavour of Ballyhoura, a unique culinary experience celebrating the exceptional producers, growers, chefs and hospitality businesses of Ballyhoura Country and the wider Golden Vale, including North Cork, East Limerick, South... Read More
5 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senators Eileen Lynch and Mike Kennelly have called on Government to introduce targeted supports in Budget 2027 to help secure the future of rural pubs, warning that communities across Ireland are at risk of losing one of their most important social and economic assets. The Senators... Read More