10 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie In 2025, we proudly celebrate 50 years of the Citizens Information Network, a service that has consistently empowered the people of Ireland with access to clear, impartial, and vital information, advice, and advocacy. The journey began in the early 1970s when the National Social Service Council, working with local community... Read More
9 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Four local Cork EUROSPAR Supermarkets have been recognised with a prestigious EUROSPAR Customer First Programme Award, celebrating their outstanding commitment to community-focused retailing. The EUROSPAR Customer First Programme is a benchmark for operational excellence across the EUROSPAR network. These awards are among the most respected in the grocery... Read More
9 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Gurranabraher Credit Union’s main branch on Bakers Road debuted a vibrant new look recently, offering their members a new and innovative approach. The updated branding includes a modern logo and sleek design elements, reflecting the credit union’s commitment to innovation and customer service. Members can look forward to... Read More
All tenancies in West Cork now benefit from rent controls as Rent Pressure Zones expanded countywide
6 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Skibbereen and Bantry local electoral areas now in Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) From Friday, 20 June 2025 all renters across West Cork will enjoy the same protection, security and certainty following the enactment of the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2025, meaning that rent increase restrictions will apply to... Read More
4 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland and partners promote Ireland for corporate meetings and incentive travel ‘Meet in Ireland’ – that’s the message at The Meetings Show in London this week. Tourism Ireland – together with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland, as part of the ‘Meet in Ireland’ team – is... Read More
1 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Following on from the retirement of Martin A Harvey as Cork City Sheriff, the roles of City and County Sheriff are now to be held by the same person. Martin A Harvey served as City Sheriff for over three decades and as part of that role was also... Read More
1 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork Lions Club AGM took place at City Hall last week. Photographer Billy macGill was there: Mission & History In 1917, Melvin Jones, a 38-year-old Chicago business leader, told members of his local business club they should reach beyond business issues and address the betterment of their... Read More
28 June 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Know your rights: Additional Needs Payment What is the Additional Needs Payment? The Additional Needs Payment is a payment to help you with an expense that you cannot pay from your weekly income. You may get an Additional Needs Payment, if you are working and on a low... Read More
27 June 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie CBA Invites New Voices to Join Board and Executive Team Call Out for Business Leaders to Help Shape Cork City’s Future The Cork Business Association (CBA) is inviting expressions of interest from senior business leaders in the city to join its Board of Directors and Executive Team, as... Read More
26 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New figures from the National Transport Authority (NTA) reveal that Cork has still not recovered their pre-COVID taxi driver numbers, as it experienced a 4% drop since 2019. The figures show that despite Ireland’s population growing by 8.5% from 2019 to 2024 and inbound tourism numbers rising by 5% from 2023 to 2024,... Read More
25 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over 75 business leaders from Cork gathered at The Imperial Hotel recently for “Navigating Business Milestones”, a breakfast briefing hosted by AIB South Mall. Organised by Branch Manager Katherine Lynch, the event brought together senior AIB leadership and local businesses for an engaging session focused on the key... Read More
25 June 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie For many years, Ireland has been recognised for having a strong economy, a well-trained workforce, and a dynamic entrepreneurial climate — with technological advancement having transformed much of the nature of Irish business in the past few years. Technology sets the pace for most businesses’ growth and operational... Read More