1 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Robot vacuums are becoming mainstream – there are many brands, mostly US and Chinese – now there is an option for one with an Irish accent, from a business based at Clounties, Dunmanway, Co Cork Irish families looking for a smarter way to stay on top of housework... Read More
1 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Munster Technological University (MTU) this week honoured one of Ireland’s most influential voices in food, sustainability, and education, by awarding an Honorary Doctorate to Darina Allen during its Autumn 2025 conferring ceremonies. The presentation took place at MTU Arena on the Bishopstown campus as part of the university’s... Read More
1 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over 170,000 passengers on 90 cruise ships were welcome to Cork, with an additional 13 cruise calls to Bantry Bay in 2025 The Port of Cork Company welcomes the final vessel of the 2025 cruise season this Saturday, 1st November, 2025. The arrival of the MS Ambition will... Read More
1 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Penalty Points for Driving Offences Ireland uses penalty points to enforce road rules and improve road safety. If you commit a motoring offence, and the penalty includes penalty points, your driving licence will be endorsed with one or more penalty points. Some traffic offences have... Read More
31 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Leave for Parents Parents who are in employment have a right to take time off work to look after their children. Parents have several different types of statutory leave entitlements, for example, maternity leave, adoptive leave, paternity leave, parental leave and parent’s leave. The qualifying... Read More
29 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Renowned Cork DJ and radio presenter Stevie G will be spinning the decks at Sea Church in Ballycotton, for their ‘Deadly Famous Halloween Fancy Dress Party’ taking place this October 31st. For the first time since it was launched, the Sea Church Express will offer a return bus... Read More
29 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Hauliers Blame Government Policy for Fastway Shutdown — Warn More to follow – Hauliers have laid blame for Fastway couriers closure squarely at the feet of government policy – and they warn of a tsunami of closures that will follow crippling Ireland’s rural economy The Irish Road Haulage Industry... Read More
28 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Whitbread plc, the parent company of Premier Inn, has signalled further expansion of its well-known hotel brand in Ireland after securing planning permission for a second location in Cork. Plans for a 174-room Premier Inn to the east of Cork City Centre was awarded a final planning grant... Read More
28 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “Introducing a new era of refreshment with Ireland’s first “kombucha with a kick”, a naturally low-sugar, vegan, and gluten-free drink redefining mindful drinking.” Kombeara, Ireland’s first hard kombucha producer, has officially launched its refreshing new range of naturally brewed alcoholic drinks, marking a new era of refreshment for... Read More
27 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie ‘A Miracle on South Mall’ Experience a Classic Christmas Escape at The Imperial Hotel, Cork The Grand Dame of Cork invites guests to spend Christmas in residence for the first time in years, with an indulgent festive package in the heart of the city. This Christmas, The Imperial... Read More
26 October 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Kerry Hanaphy Brings Her Signature Aesthetic Magic to Cork with a Glamorous Launch at Blackpool Shopping Centre Ireland’s “Lip Queen” Kerry Hanaphy officially unveiled her long-awaited Cork clinic at Blackpool Shopping Centre, marking a glittering new chapter for one of Ireland’s most recognisable aesthetic brands. Timed perfectly to... Read More
26 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Douglas estate agent, Jack Dorgan of DNG Finn O’Connor, has been named as Emerging Achiever of the Year at the DNG National Awards Ceremony, sponsored by The Irish Times. The Awards Ceremony brought together over 150 delegates from DNG offices nationwide. It was a vibrant day of celebration and connection; while recognising excellence, dedication and professionalism across the DNG... Read More