13 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has agreed an expenditure budget of €362.2m for 2026 at its annual budget meeting last evening, Wednesday, November 12 – a near €36m increase on this year. The main contributors to the increase in expenditure are: a €14.9m increase in homeless funding; a €8.7m increase... Read More
12 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie If the idea of exploring the world closest to you sounds more appealing than jetting off long haul, having a staycation is always recommended. Being able to rediscover the beauty that lies right on our doorstep is one way to get away from it all and enjoy a... Read More
9 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD for Cork North West, Deputy John Paul O’Shea, has welcomed confirmation that a new Road Safety Authority (RSA) driving test centre will open in Mitchelstown before the end of the year. Deputy O’Shea said the new centre will significantly relieve pressure on the Mallow (Cork... Read More
2 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie NTA Decision to Review Bus Route 235 (Cork to Rylane via Stuake) in 2026 Fine Gael TD for Cork North West, Deputy John Paul O’Shea, has welcomed confirmation from the National Transport Authority (NTA) that Bus Route 235 (Cork to Rylane via Stuake) will be subject to a... Read More
2 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council Night-Time Economy Team and Cork Business Association Relaunch ‘Leave a Light On’ Campaign for 2025 Following the success of last year’s initiative, Cork City Council’s Night Time Economy Office and Cork Business Association (CBA) are delighted to reintroduce the Leave a Light On campaign for 2025 –... Read More
1 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has launched its “Make One Change” campaign for the month of November. With numerous events scheduled across the county, the initiative aims to encourage citizens to adopt simple, yet impactful, practical changes to their lifestyles, helping to act on the climate crisis while building fairer... Read More
1 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cllr. Honore Kamegni welcomes Cabinet approval of BusConnects Cork as a major boost for public transport and climate action Green Party councillor, Honore Kamegni, has welcomed the Cabinet’s approval of BusConnects Cork, describing it as “a landmark step toward a cleaner, fairer, and more connected city.” The multi-billion... Read More
1 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over 170,000 passengers on 90 cruise ships were welcome to Cork, with an additional 13 cruise calls to Bantry Bay in 2025 The Port of Cork Company welcomes the final vessel of the 2025 cruise season this Saturday, 1st November, 2025. The arrival of the MS Ambition will... Read More
1 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Penalty Points for Driving Offences Ireland uses penalty points to enforce road rules and improve road safety. If you commit a motoring offence, and the penalty includes penalty points, your driving licence will be endorsed with one or more penalty points. Some traffic offences have... Read More
27 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It’s often said that Cork City needs more parks or green areas, but the City extends well beyond the CBD. This area is to the North East. Railway Park is located at the end of O’Mahoney’s Ave, which is itself a tiny street leading from St Lukes to... Read More
26 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) marked Irish Port Safety Week 2025 with a series of special events designed to showcase how workplace safety is paramount to the port sector. The fifth annual Irish Port Safety Week ran from October 20th to October 24th, an initiative hosted by... Read More
24 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The site is bounded to the north by Old Station Road, to the east by the South Link Road, and to the south by Anglesea Terrace Cork City Council has published documents today seeking planning permission to build a 147-unit apartment scheme in the city centre, in partnership... Read More