22 August 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South-Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has – this month – called on the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien to take decisive action to tackle the significant driving test backlog in Cork. Deputy Ó Laoghaire’s comments come as the Road Safety Authority (RSA) confirmed that... Read More
21 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland TD for Cork North Central, Ken O’Flynn, has said the Government is “out of touch with reality” as families continue to struggle with rising food costs despite a drop in headline inflation. “Government ministers congratulate themselves on falling inflation figures, but families know the reality at the supermarket checkout,” Deputy O’Flynn said. “Headline CPI may be down... Read More
20 August 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork lady Áine Cotter announced as finalist in the National Brown Bread Baking Competition Pictured is Áine Cotter from Dunmanway, Co. Cork, who has been announced as one of the eight finalists for the National Brown Bread Baking Competition supported by Euronics in association with the National Ploughing Association and the... Read More
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