4 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC have today announced their Player of the Year Awards, sponsored by ASMS LTD, will be chosen through an online public vote. The awards will be presented on the night of their final home game against Finn Harps on October 9th, which will be followed by... Read More
2 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Harrington, Joe- Once Upon A Road: The History and Times of an Irish Butter Road. The 1747 Turnpike from Listowel to Cork –€24.99 from Mercier website ‘Meticulously researched, well-illustrated with the earliest maps, and captivating images, the good times and bad times, poverty, persecution, and land ownership are... Read More
1 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City has received the Purple Flag accreditation, a recognition of its commitment to creating a dynamic, secure, and vibrant evening and night time economy for the 11th year in a row. The Purple Flag highlights Cork’s blend of entertainment, dining and culture all while ensuring the safety... Read More
30 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Salty Dog has officially opened its new Cork City location at 45 MacCurtain Street, marking another chapter for the East Cork hospitality brand. The new venue celebrated its Grand Opening on Thursday, 17 September, welcoming guests to the restaurant and bar in the heart of Cork’s Victorian... Read More
28 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Some of Ireland’s most powerful press photographs of the past year are currently on display in Cork, with the AIB Press Photographers Ireland exhibition open to the public in the Atrium of Cork City Hall until Wednesday morning, September 30. The exhibition was officially opened by the Lord... Read More
28 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Make The Imperial Your Home for Christmas The Imperial Hotel unveils its Christmas 2026 residential stays, with two and three-night packages built around good food, festive traditions and time together. The Imperial Hotel on Cork’s South Mall is inviting guests to make Cork’s Grand Dame it’s historic and... Read More
26 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Electoral Commission has called for a major further push to increase voter registration for the new 6-seat Seanad Higher Education constituency after finding that just 71,850 people are currently registered to vote from a potential eligible electorate estimated at between 800,000 and one million graduates. In its... Read More
24 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie SVP Southwest have launched their 2026 car draw fundraising campaign, which will see them giving away a brand-new Hyundai Tucson to one lucky entry. The drive comes at a time when the charity is appealing for much-needed funds, as demand for their assistance sits at an all-time high.... Read More
23 Septmeber 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Former Ireland and Munster Rugby Star Niall Scannell Joins NFP’s Wealth and Financial Planning Team in Cork NFP Ireland, an Aon company, has appointed former Ireland and Munster rugby player Niall Scannell to its Wealth and Financial Planning team in Cork. Niall’s appointment comes as NFP continues to... Read More
22 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie UCC researcher warns that two decades after Ireland’s world-leading smoking ban, the country’s progress on limiting second-hand smoke exposure has stalled, with over 500 Irish deaths in 2023 attributed to the problem Ireland’s progress on reducing second-hand smoke exposure has stalled, with 1.37 million people – 27.9% of... Read More
20 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Joint venture partners Patron Capital and Lugus Capital have completed a €2.5 million investment programme at Blackpool Shopping Centre, marking a significant new chapter for the landmark Cork retail destination, its retailers and the wider northside community. The investment has delivered a comprehensive upgrade of the centre environment,... Read More
19 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber has recentlys called for a significant expansion of access to Cost Rental housing, including an increase in current income eligibility thresholds in Cork as part of its Budget 2027 priorities. It follows the results of a new survey of Cork Chamber members which highlights the growing... Read More