22 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Managing Director of Trigon Hotels has received a special recognition award from the Cork branch of the Irish Hotels Federation for his exceptional contribution to the hospitality industry. Aaron Mansworth, was honoured at the Cork branch of the Irish Hotels Federation annual dinner on Wednesday night. The... Read More
21 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie If you’ve ever pulled into a car park on a busy Saturday afternoon and somehow glided in without the usual chaos, consider yourself lucky — or rather, consider the quiet, clever piece of engineering that made it possible. Most people don’t think twice about what happens the moment... Read More
20 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie When: Friday 5th to Sunday 7th December Times: Fri 5th 5pm – 9pm; Sat 6th 2pm – 8pm; Sun 7th 1pm – 6pm Experience a West Cork Christmas in Crookhaven as local food producers, artists, and crafts people gather for this year’s Crookhaven Christmas Fair which takes place from Friday 5th... Read More
19 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork Business Association (CBA), in partnership with Cork City Council, are again running the Cork City Christmas Display Competition — a celebration of creativity, community, and Christmas spirit across Cork city! This year’s competition invites businesses of all sizes to transform their windows and façades into dazzling festive displays that will captivate shoppers,... Read More
19 November 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service. “Recently we have been supporting people with their LPT returns among other issues. Our advocacy service is also busy. We support people with appeals in relation to their unsuccessful applications for various social welfare payments. Frequently we assist... Read More
19 November 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Historic hotel was named as The Judges Choice at the Better Building Awards The team at The Metropole Hotel are celebrating after the historic hotel was named as The Judges Choice at the annual Better Building Awards. The hotel, which has been part of the MacCurtain Street streetscape... Read More
19 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie 1. Lightweight Construction for Better Performance Alloy wheels have generally been seen as a modern choice for today’s vehicles. However, their popularity isn’t just due to their appearance. In fact, they provide a great mix of performance, practicality and durability that regular steel wheels often lack. Thus, these... Read More
18 November 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Independent coffee shops in Cork City are invited to take part in Coffee House Lates, a unique, citywide event on Thursday, 27th November and Friday, 28th November that aims to turn coffee shops into vibrant social hubs after hours. A Cork Night-Time Economy Initiative, facilitated by the Cork... Read More
15 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The 70th Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) has just announced the Features Awards 2025 at a packed Everyman Theatre with An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD in attendance To mark its landmark 70th edition in 2025, Cork International Film Festival was honoured to have been selected for the presentation of the... Read More
14 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Fergal Dennehy, accompanied by the Lady Mayoress, Karen Brennan, will lead a delegation from Cork City Council to Cork’s twin city of Shanghai from 15th to 22nd November 2025 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Cork-Shanghai partnership. The delegation will also... Read More
14 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Airbnb’s Rural Tourism Fund provides grants to The Dark Skies Community and Skibbereen’s Painted Past The Rural Tourism Fund is Airbnb’s flagship rural initiative for Ireland, aiming to showcase the best local spots that the country has to offer Eleven community organisations across Ireland each receive up to... Read More