15 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland’s First Liquid-Cooled NVIDIA B200 Supercomputer installed at CloudCIX, Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Cork City, T23 R68N CloudCIX and AlloComp have announced the deployment of Ireland’s first liquid-cooled NVIDIA HGX B200 supercomputer, marking a major moment for the country’s fast-growing AI and high-performance computing landscape. Image Captions: Delivery day... Read More
15 December 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie HSE South West is reminding older people of the practical steps they can take to stay well at home and avoid unnecessary hospital visits during the winter months. A short video featuring advice on avoiding slips, trips and falls as well as staying well nourished is available here, along... Read More
14 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Applegreen inaugurated a brand-new Service Area in Ballincollig and celebrated the opening of the first Taco Bell in Cork, following the hugely successful launch at Applegreen Dunshaughlin in September and Lusk North in November. Situated within the Applegreen Classes Lake Retail Centre, the new Ballincollig facility offers a... Read More
11 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 54th European University Continuing Education Network (EUCEN) Conference 2024 at University College Cork took the Social Impact Spotlight Award at Fáilte Ireland’s Conference Ambassador Recognition Awards. Led by conference ambassador Dr Lyndsey El Amoud, the conference was themed “University Lifelong Learning: Leading Positive Change in Challenging Times”... Read More
10 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has this evening honoured the extraordinary contribution of hurling legend Patrick “Hoggie” Horgan to the sporting life of his native city, to his club, county and country. The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Fergal Dennehy, hosted a civic reception for the record-breaking forward at Cork’s... Read More
10 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie SHARE (Students Harness Aid for the Relief of the Elderly) is a Cork-based charity, founded in 1970, that provides housing, support, and social activities for vulnerable older people in the city, with its main fundraising event being the iconic Christmas Crib collection on St. Patrick Street, involving students... Read More
7 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 24th June 2026 – Live at the Marquee Cork – Tickets on sale this Monday 8th December at 10am It was announced that Five will take to the stage of the Marquee this summer on 24th June. Tickets go on sale this Monday 8th December at 10am from Ticketmaster.ie Formed... Read More
6 December 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Simon Coveney stepped down from national politics in November 2024, by not contesting the General Election. Now, the familiar Cork name has received France’s highest distinction This week Simon Coveney was formally presented with the rank of Officer of the Légion d’honneur, the French Republic’s highest distinction. Simon... Read More
6 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork’s city centre is already experiencing a welcome boost in footfall and a renewed sense of vibrancy as newly increased Garda patrols become a visible and reassuring presence on its streets. According to the Cork Business Association (CBA) and local retailers, the enhanced policing measures are already making... Read More
5 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Marking International Volunteers Day, Ballyphehane Togher Arts and Crafts Initiative honours three decades of community empowerment through craft. The Ballyphehane Togher Arts and Crafts Initiative (BTACI) last night proudly launched its Lifelines exhibition at Cork City Hall. The launch coincided with International Volunteers Day and the group’s 30th anniversary. Speaking... Read More
5 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork International Hotel has launched their annual Giving Tree which helps support families struggling with the financial burden of the festive period. The Giving Tree, which is a collaboration with St Vincent De Paul, helps to ensure children from around Cork receive a gift this Christmas. The... Read More
4 December 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Preferred route for the scheme has now been confirmed Cork City Council is pleased to announce some significant milestones on the Cork Northern Distributor Multi-Modal Route project (CNDMR). In its latest update, the Council announced that the emerging preferred route for the scheme, as presented during the public consultation process... Read More