16 May 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Deaf Association (CDA) is shining a light on the vital role of volunteers during National Volunteering Week by hosting a volunteer appreciation event at their new community room in the heart of Cork city. THe CDA’s new community room is a space shaped by DeafSpace Design... Read More
15 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Network Ireland Cork is proud to unveil the finalists for its 2025 Businesswoman of the Year Awards, honouring excellence, innovation, and leadership among women in business across Cork. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 22 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, marking a key... Read More
15 May 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie When: 24 May – 2 June 2025 Programme: corkharbourfestival.com Cork Harbour Festival is back and bigger than ever for its 10th anniversary, running from 24th May to 2nd June 2025! As Ireland’s largest celebration of maritime culture, this much-loved festival brings over 100 incredible events to Cork City... Read More
14 May 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Diocese of Cork and Ross has announced the launch of the 2025 Eucharistic Procession – a tradition that has spanned over nine decades in Cork heritage. The historic Procession has deep roots in Cork City and this year’s event will be officially launched on Wednesday, May 14th... Read More
13 May 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie AFTA will employ an additional 15 staff at its Cork and Waterford facilities, bringing its total headcount as an SME to 85 Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) recently celebrated its 30 year Business Anniversary operating at Cork and Waterford airport’s and since its foundation the Enterprise Ireland client... Read More
6 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Prof. Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU’s School of Law and Government, has been honoured as Cork Person of the Month for the excellency of his work as a contributor to RTÉ’s election coverage and his writings, which include “Haughey”, his acclaimed biography of former Taoiseach Charles... Read More
5 May 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie LeisureWorld Relaunches Upgraded Functional Zone LeisureWorld Bishopstown has officially relaunched its upgraded Functional Zone, now featuring the latest in accessible fitness equipment—a major step forward in making physical activity more inclusive for individuals of all abilities. The transformation was made possible thanks to funding from Cork Sports Partnership,... Read More
5 May 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork North Central TD Ken O’Flynn has today called on the Minister for Health to commission a comprehensive national report on obesity in Ireland and to urgently consider safer, more accessible models for prescribing weight-loss medications, in line with emerging international best practices. The Independent Ireland TD –... Read More
5 May 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bank of Ireland will run a fraud awareness event at 11am, Thursday 29th May in its branch on Patrick Street, Cork. The event will focus on new and common types of fraud and scams and how consumers can keep their personal information and finances safe from scammers. It is... Read More
5 May 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Cork International Choral Festival came to a climactic penultimate close with its Awards Ceremony yesterday evening (Sunday 4th May 2025) in Cork City Hall. Following a hugely successful festival, the jury results were finally announced for all sections of the festival’s varied and prestigious categories. International and national... Read More
4 May 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Casting call for new Cork TV comedy-drama announced Vico Films, the production company behind the smash-hit comedy ‘The Young Offenders’, is now casting for a new upcoming comedy-drama series as part of its 2025 / 2026 project slate. Vico is looking for a range of performers for various roles,... Read More
4 May 2025, Sunday By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Chemist Warehouse Opens its 13th Irish Store at Cork’s Mahon Point Retail Park – 4th Cork location, joining Cornmarket Shopping Centre in City, Mallow and Ballincollig Chemist Warehouse, a leading international pharmacy retail group, continues its strategic expansion into the Irish market with the opening of its... Read More