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
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
11 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie First South Credit Union hosted the Taoiseach to officially reopen the newly refurbished and modernised Branch in Ballyphehane Cork Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially reopened the refurbished office of First South Credit Union in Ballyphehane Cork on Saturday last. This investment by First South Credit Union will ensure that... Read More
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
3 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) on behalf of the Government, has announced that a further 6,000 Cork homes, businesses and farms can avail of a high-speed fibre broadband connection, including the rural areas surrounding... Read More