21 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Across rural Ireland, thousands of tradespeople, delivery operators and mobile service providers rely on their vans every day. Whether travelling between farms, villages or remote customer locations, a commercial vehicle is often the foundation of a successful business. However, while demand for local services remains strong, the cost... Read More
19 August 2026 By Mary Bermingham Mary@TheCork.ie Cork Scouts follow in Tom Crean’s footsteps at Scouting Ireland’s Phoenix Challenge 2026 Hundreds of scouts from across Ireland test their teamwork, leadership and outdoor skills at Castle Saunderson, Co. Cavan 18 August 2026: Castle Saunderson International Scout Centre in Co. Cavan welcomed hundreds of young people from... Read More
19 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy Elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has called for a funded plan to phase out hospital car parking charges, saying patients and families should not be charged simply because they need healthcare. Funded plan means the state would replace the income to the Hospital... Read More
19 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie A well-edited wardrobe and a well-edited home have more in common than you might think. Both rely on smart choices, a little know-how, and the confidence to fix what is not quite right instead of starting from scratch. Repairing instead of replacing is becoming one of the most... Read More
18 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 35,257 passports issued in Cork so far this year People in Cork to check the expiry date on their passport to ensure that their holiday plans go smoothly this summer, a Fine Gael Senator Eileen Lynch has said. This call follows the release of an update on the... Read More
12 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie.ie Bantry Bay Port Company welcomed the Insignia as its final cruise ship of 2026 today, 12th August, marking the close of a vibrant season that saw 9 cruise liners call to Bantry Bay. From April to August, these vessels brought more than 6,000 passengers and crew from around... Read More
11 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) should adopt a more proactive approach to the use of controlled burning in the open season as part of Ireland’s wildfire prevention strategy, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Eileen Lynch said following the devastating fires witnessed in recent weeks... Read More
10 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In Ireland, many homes are reliant on home heating oil to stay warm and cosy all year round, and homeowners and potential homeowners often ask questions about how this works. One of the most frequently asked questions is about how much heating oil a home in Ireland is... Read More
9 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, TD, has announced funding for three built heritage schemes: the 2027 Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS), Historic Thatched Buildings Stream (HTB) and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF). Cork County Council is encouraging owners and custodians of historic and... Read More
8 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie What is a Building Energy Rating? A Building Energy Rating (BER) evaluates your home based on how energy efficient it is. You must have a BER if you are selling or renting a property. The rating means prospective buyers or tenants can compare the energy performance of different... Read More
7 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork HQ’ed Atlantic Flight Training Academy, along with Elevate, and Clonmel Credit Union have signed Memorandum of Understanding Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), Elevate and Clonmel Credit Union have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a significant step forward in the development of a dedicated finance... Read More
3 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has welcomed confirmation of opportunity to expand John O’Callaghan Park in Glanmire Cork City Council officials confirmed to local councillors on Thursday that the city has acquired the current grounds of Riverstown FC as part of the Riverstown to Glanmire greenway. The football... Read More