3 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Business Association Meets Minister Darragh O’Brien to Advance Transport Priorities for Cork City Cork Business Association (CBA) held a constructive and positive meeting yesterday with Minister for Transport, Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien, to discuss the advancement of critical transport priorities for Cork. The engagement... Read More
3 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Medicines for Ireland announces election of Joe Keane as Vice-Chairperson The generic, biosimilar and value-added medicines industry appoints Mr. Keane to guide the next phase of growth Medicines for Ireland (MFI), the representative body for the suppliers of the majority of medicines in Ireland, has recently announced Mr.... Read More
2 April 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Anti-Litter Challenge rewards communities that fight against litter throughout Cork County Applications for the 2026 iteration of Cork County Council’s Anti-Litter Challenge are now open. First introduced in the 1990s, the Anti‑Litter Challenge aims to address litter issues in communities throughout Cork County. Participating towns and villages... Read More
31 March 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Community Paint Grant Scheme 2026 Launched Up to 25 litres of high‑quality recycled paint available to local groups at no cost Cork County Council and Cork City Council have opened applications for the 2026 Relove Paint Community Paint Grant Scheme, which provides community groups, sports clubs and... Read More
12 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Delegations from Cork County are to visit Chicago, Detroit, and New York as part of the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day engagements. These high‑level visits will provide a valuable platform to promote Cork County’s economic and tourism strengths while further strengthening existing partnerships with Cook County and the City... Read More
8 March 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Series 12 of Home of the Year was completed before Hugh Wallace’s death. Hugh had been a judge on the programme since its inception and will be remembered for his warmth and humour, and for consistently capturing the hearts of viewers. Home of the Year will feature 21... Read More
8 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Met Éireann to replace county alerts with local system Met Éireann has confirmed that it will replace county-wide weather warnings with a new localised system from late 2026, marking a significant change to the national warning framework. In a written reply to a Parliamentary Question by Laois Fine... Read More
3 March 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie One of the most common questions from car importers is simple: “How long does VRT actually take?” The answer ranges from same-day completion to several weeks, depending on your preparation, vehicle type, and submission method. The Quick Answer: VRT Timeline Overview Best case: 1-2 hours (online submission, standard... Read More
27 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Check our the maps at https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/93f225452af04c29bab8fabb9095bc12 Cork County Council has published the final map for 2026 that show lands in County Cork which will be subject to Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) in 2026. Landowners are encouraged to check the map. These locations have been identified within statutory... Read More
19 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cllr Honore Kamegni hopes that the people of Cork will support a default 30km/h speed limit in built-up areas across Cork City, as part of the National Speed Limit Review consultation, which closed recently. Cllr Kamegni formally submitted his own proposal backing the introduction of 30km/h as the... Read More
19 February 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie A car that breaks down during crucial times creates a frustrating experience for drivers. Among the most common causes of unexpected breakdowns are neglected braking systems. Drivers who notice brake problems should schedule immediate repair work because this proactive solution helps them avoid expensive maintenance costs and dangers... Read More
18 February 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber welcomes today’s announcement of funding allocations for key roads projects across the Cork region. Conor Healy, Cork Chamber CEO, said, “Investing in our critical infrastructure plays a key role supporting economic and population growth into the future, strengthening Ireland’s competitiveness in the long term. “Key transport... Read More