13 November 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Minister Canney launches first charger Installed Under Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme in Cobh, Co Cork Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney, has launched the first electric vehicle (EV) charging station delivered under the ‘Shared Island’... Read More
11 November 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Ballincollig News Residents of the Rosewood Estate in Ballincollig, which earlier this month was crowned Ireland’s Greenest Suburb 2026, have been presented with their award at an event in Dublin. At the awards the judges described the estate as “a wonderful example of how a small area can... Read More
9 November 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In order to avoid any harm to the environment or put public health and safety at risk, it is important that out of date or unused medications are disposed of safely. Since Friday 28 August 2026, you can bring unused and out-of-date medicines to any local pharmacy for... Read More
28 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Kiln-dried firewood is a popular choice among homeowners across Ireland. It is easier to light than wet wood, provides more usable heat, and generally produces less smoke. Unlike traditionally seasoned firewood, which dries naturally over time, kiln-dried logs are placed inside a heated chamber where controlled temperatures and... Read More
28 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie International Registries, Inc. — administrator of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Registry, carrying 6,819 vessels and 227 million gross tons — makes Cork its Irish home and backs the city’s bid to become Ireland’s maritime commerce capital International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI), the company that... Read More
27 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland coordinating European Union and EU Member States as holder of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union The Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 17) takes place in Yerevan, Armenia from the 19th to the 30th October. The High... Read More
24 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A delegation from the French Embassy and the Irish Embassy in France has visited a solar energy project currently under construction in County Cork that is expected to generate enough electricity to power 3,000 homes when complete. Céline Place, French Ambassador to Ireland; Alison Milton, Irish Ambassador to... Read More
21 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new parkrun event has been officially launched at Cork Harbour Greenway in Carrigaline, Co. Cork in collaboration with proud presenting partner Vhi. The inaugural event took place on Saturday 17 October marking a significant addition to the growing network of free, weekly timed 5k events across Ireland.... Read More
15 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Another day, another app – but there’s good news – you can use a simple website page as an alternative for one off parking You can now pay for Cork County COuncil patking either at Cork County Council eParking App or https://bookings.parkmagic.net/CorkCoCo/ParkNow/Park as a once-off or via the... Read More
10 October 2026 By Mary Bermingham Mary@TheCork.ie Shanbally/Ringaskiddy-based seafood processor, The Good Fish Company, has scooped this year’s BIM Seafood Innovation Award for a new salmon product that is helping the business grow its presence in the United States. The Good Fish Company won the award, announced at the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards,... Read More
7 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Council, together with the Blackpool Village Team, today launched the ‘Blackpool Village Core Concept Design and Implementation Strategy’ setting out a shared vision and programme of projects to support the regeneration and renewal of Blackpool Village Centre. The launch event, hosted at the Blackpool Community Centre... Read More
27 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Marks & Spencer (M&S) has partnered with Bantry-based Keohane Seafoods to launch Organic Irish Oak Smoked Salmon, available now in M&S stores across Ireland. Developed exclusively for M&S over three years, the premium ready-to-eat product represents a new collaboration between M&S and Keohane Seafoods, bringing together M&S’s commitment... Read More