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
17 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Inland Fisheries Ireland(IFI) has launched a new national recruitment drive to hire temporary staff in Co Cork. Starting salaries of €32,299, per annum pro rata, are on offer, and Seasonal Fisheries Officers can also earn up to €3,910 extra via an unsocial hours allowance. IFI’s Seasonal Fisheries Officers... Read More
3 February 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cruise Schedule Unveiled as Maiden Call Kicks Off Season The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) will welcome 103 cruise ships to Cork this year, as part of its highly anticipated cruise season schedule, the biggest cruise schedule in the Republic, between April and October 2026. This year’s schedule... Read More
29 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Your roof is arguably the most critical component of your property, providing protection from Ireland’s notoriously unpredictable weather. From heavy rainfall and strong winds to the occasional storm, Dublin’s climate can take a serious toll on roofing materials over time. Whether you’re dealing with minor leaks, damaged tiles,... Read More
24 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New Fire Station in Clon A new state-of-the-art fire station, serving more than 18,000 people, has been officially opened in Clonakilty. The ribbon was cut by the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley, Christopher O’Sullivan, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Housing,... Read More
19 January 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Irish-owned chemical solutions provider Chemical Solutions Group (CSG), has agreed terms to acquire Celtic Water Care Solutions Limited (Celtic Water Care), a Cork-based wastewater and effluent treatment chemicals specialist serving private-sector customers across Ireland. The transaction will bring CWC into the group as a wholly owned subsidiary and... Read More
15 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is inviting members of the public, and in particular community groups, anglers and individuals, with an interest in water quality, to a community information meeting on Wednesday, 28th January 2026, at 7.30pm in the Hibernian Hotel, Bank Place, Mallow, Co. Cork, P51... Read More
14 January 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Chair of the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee, Deputy Aindrias Moynihan has today welcomed the payment of €2.648 million in annual forestry premium payments to forest owners in Cork, issued this week as part of the 2026 forestry premium scheme. The annual, income tax–free payments have been made to forest... Read More
13 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has welcomed new figures from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) which show that over 58,000 homes across the country were retrofitted in 2025, marking an 8% increase on the previous year and the highest level of uptake... Read More
11 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Ford has a strong Cork connection. It’s factory in Cork closed in the 1980s but it’s Irish admin is still based in Cork The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy was this month presented with the 2026 Lord Mayoral car, a fully electric Ford Capri Premium, by... Read More