20 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over 800 competition classes are now open for the 2025 Cork Summer Show, Munster’s largest and longest-running agricultural showcase. Celebrating Irish farming, food, and families since 1810, this year’s show returns on 14 June (Saturday) and 15 June (Sunday) to the Cork Summer Show Showgrounds in Curraheen, Cork.... Read More
18 April 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork Airport is preparing for a very busy Easter Bank Holiday, with 57,000 passengers expected this weekend and Easter Sunday being the busiest day of the weekend. This Easter Bank Holiday weekend represents a 14% increase in passenger numbers compared with last year’s Easter Bank Holiday. With schools... Read More
16 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Government has today announced the 122 projects that will be awarded €7.5 million in funding under the 2025 Community Monuments Fund. These grants help owners and custodians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future. Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea said “I am... Read More
16 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor of Cork Councillor Dan Boyle, tonight hosted a Civic Reception for C.I.E Córas Iompair Éireann (CIE) to celebrate 80 years since its formation. Speaking at the event, Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle said “I am honoured to host a civic reception in recognition of the... Read More
15 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Minister Kevin Moran announces funding approval for Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection for Bantry, County Cork The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the approval of Cork County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection... Read More
15 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cllr Honore Kamegni Appointed Spokesperson for Sport and Youth within his party, the Green Party The Green Party has announced the appointment of Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork, as its new spokesperson for Sport and Youth. The announcement comes as part of a broader reshuffle... Read More
15 April 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tom Butler, a dedicated team member and long standing chairman of Ballincollig Tidy Towns for over 25 years, has been selected as March’s Cork Person of Month. This recognition celebrates his unwavering commitment to improving the community of Ballincollig and his pivotal role in leading the town to... Read More
14 April 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie An 18km long route running from Ballincollig to Mahon Point proposed for Luas Cork now open to public consultation. The Emerging Preferred Route (EPR) for Luas Cork was launched today by Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD at Cork City Hall. Transport Infrastructure Ireland has published the Emerging Preferred Route... Read More
3 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie For the second year in a row the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is launching a national photography competition: “My Favourite Waterbody”. LAWPRO is a national shared service working on behalf of the 31 local authorities in Ireland coordinating efforts to achieve good water quality across the country... Read More
29 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie More than 18,207 lights on the city’s roads and housing estates have been upgraded to LED lighting – leading to a 70% energy saving per lantern and an overall energy reduction of 30%. This year, Cork’s city centre, among other locations, will be the focus of Cork City... Read More
27 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Pilot’s switch their uniforms to Black Tie and Evening Dresses to honour AFTA’s 30 Years in Business at Cork Airport – AFTA have trained over 2,800 Pilots since its launch with a single aircraft in 1995 Over 100 Pilot’s from across the world flew into Cork International Airport... Read More
22 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Eireann continues to progress a major upgrade to the Macroom Wastewater Treatment Plant to protect the environment and support the long-term sustainable growth and development of Macroom. The project which involves the decommissioning of the existing plant and its associated structures as well as the construction... Read More