8 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Autumn is on the way and with it comes a drop in temperatures and longer evenings. Today, Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service discusses additional supports available to assist with heating costs. Fuel Allowance is a payment to help with the cost of... Read More
7 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Montenotte Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Lovell as Executive Chef. With more than 25 years experience in Ireland, New York and Michelin-starred kitchens, Martin brings outstanding culinary leadership and creativity to this pivotal role. Recognised for his passion for using the best local and... Read More
6 October 2025 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Cork Airport has renewed its partnership with the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, one of Cork’s most celebrated cultural events, as part of its 2025 Community Fund. Now in its 47th year, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival continues to attract visitors from far and near and is estimated to be... Read More
3 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Government’s launch of a new emergency communications platform will help improve connectivity, particularly for rural communities, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Burke said the new system utilises cutting edge technology to build greater resilience in our emergency communications, creating a system of ‘last resort’ which... Read More
2 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tusla Education Support Service (TESS) in partnership with Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee, launched a nationwide multimedia campaign to promote regular school attendance in all counties across Ireland. The campaign launch comes as new data from TESS shows that nationally more than one in five children and... Read More
30 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Toastmasters International is set to embark on a unique Bus Tour from 5–11 October 2025, bringing the power of communication, confidence, and leadership directly to communities across Ireland. This one-of-a-kind roadshow will stop in key cities and towns, offering interactive workshops, inspiring talks, and live demonstrations designed to... Read More
28 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Pathway to Innovate, a new programme providing innovation and entrepreneurship support to SMEs, has officially launched at Republic of Work in Cork. The new programme by Skillnet Innovation Exchange and IRDG Innovation Skillnet gives SMEs the opportunity to collaborate with business experts, identify the most relevant supports, and... Read More
27 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Heather Humphreys takes Presidential canvass to Cork Presidential Election Candidate, Heather Humphreys today (Saturday) visited Cork as part of her Presidential election campaign. Heather began her visit chatting to early morning commuters in Macroom and making a quick stop by the new Briery Gap Theatre – a project... Read More
26 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Wilton United A.F.C. has been chosen winners of the Cork County award in this year’s Texaco Support for Sport initiative. EUR5,000 has been presented to the Club to help fund the refurbishment of its facilities in Garrane Darra on Sarsfield Road. A football club very much on the... Read More
25 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie A raft of new initiatives that were introduced to support and boost Cork city’s night-time economy have helped the city secure Purple Flag accreditation – the international accreditation for excellence in the evening and night-time economy. The Purple Flag – similar to the Blue Flag accreditation for beaches... Read More
24 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie A Civic Reception was held at City Hall Cork on Wednesday, 18th September 2025, to mark a significant milestone the 50th anniversary of the Citizens Information service in Cork. Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy, the event celebrated five decades of dedicated service to... Read More
23 September 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaiune@TheCork.ie Garry McCarthy, known creatively as GMC, is Cork Person of the Month for September in recognition of his significant work facilitating workshops for youths and his contribution to Cork’s rap music community. Garry, who has been creating rap music for over two decades, is most well known as... Read More