4 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel has appointed Killian Bowen as Head Chef of the Michelin Star Award-winning Morrison Room. Bowen is an accomplished culinary professional with extensive experience working within some of Ireland’s most prestigious luxury hotels and Michelin-starred destinations. Over the course of his career, he has... Read More
26 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Since brexit Ireland’s closest EU neighbour is France. Travel expert SteveMarsh has uploaded a video to Youtube entitled “The Hibernia Line Ferry From Ireland to France That Didn’t Quite Get There”. He was ready to enjoy the journey as a foot passenger from Cork to France, but there... Read More
26 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Grand Dame of Cork will host a long table shared feast with its neighbours on Pembroke Street, a cocktail masterclass with Rebel City Distillery and a Traitors inspired dinner this August As Cork on a Fork Fest returns to Cork City from August 12th to 16th, The... Read More
25 July 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie FRS Co-Op has officially opened a new supply depot in Bandon to serve farmers, contractors, and the construction industry in the West Cork region following a multimillion-euro investment. The flagship new facility, located at The Old Distillery, Distillery Road in Bandon town, will offer an expanded range of... Read More
25 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tesco Douglas has officially relaunched following a multi-million-euro refurbishment. The renovation has transformed the store into a bright, new one-floor shopping destination, because French Sports giant Decathlon will be opening in the coming weeks in Tesco’s previous first floor section. The refreshed store now features a brand-new Tesco... Read More
24 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bestselling cookery writer, TV presenter and chef Rachel Allen will curate exclusive menus for Hibernia Line’s daily Cork to Boulogne-sur-Mer sailings. Hibernia Line, Ireland’s newest ferry service, recently announced a brand ambassador partnership with Rachel Allen, one of Ireland’s most acclaimed cookery writers and TV chefs, to offer... Read More
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 Major Road Closures near Carrigaline Major traffic diversions are being experienced and expected to continue due to the M28 development and the laying of ducting from the Ballinrea Solar Farm. The Ballinrea road which has been closed since Monday June 29th did open at the weekend. Cogan’s Road is closed and... 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