27 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “Changes will free up planners and will give homeowners greater freedom to adapt their homes to changing needs” The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD and the Minister of State for Local Government and Planning John Cummins TD welcomed the new Exempted Development Regulations... Read More
27 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Employee nominated funding will support Cork Penny Dinners and Down Syndrome Ireland’s Cork Branch (Field of Dreams) Two Cork-based organisations have been awarded €10,000 each through the inaugural Aviva Employee Community Fund, a new initiative that enables Aviva colleagues to support charities and organisations that are doing vital... Read More
26 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie For many people in Ireland, the initials UCC immediately bring one institution to mind: University College Cork. But internationally, particularly across Asia, “UCC” often refers to something entirely different – one of Japan’s biggest and best-known coffee companies. The two organisations share the same three-letter acronym, but that’s... Read More
26 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Grand Dame of Cork will host a long table shared feast with its neighbours on Pembroke Street, a cocktail masterclass with Rebel City Distillery and a Traitors inspired dinner this August As Cork on a Fork Fest returns to Cork City from August 12th to 16th, The... Read More
22 July 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie An ambitious three-year project designed to enable behaviour change in Cork City by encouraging people to rethink and reduce the number of short car journeys has been awarded €750,000 through the Creative Ireland Climate Action Fund III (2026–2029). Led by Cork City Council, the Cultureways project is being... Read More
15 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann is urging customers across West Cork and parts of North Cork to use water wisely as demand for treated water continues to rise during the current spell of warm weather.Uisce Éireann are actively monitoring the network, managing water resources, repairing leaks and implementing targeted measures to... Read More
14 July 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Minister for Public Expenditure to speak at Kinsale When: Friday, 9 October 2026 8.00 a.m. Where: Kinsale Hotel & Spa Tickets: www.KinsaleLionsOnline.com Founded by Cormac Fitzgerald FCPA FCA, Managing Director of Fitzgerald & Partners Chartered Accountants and current President of Kinsale & District Lions Club, the Kinsale Budget... Read More
13 July 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie News in photos
12 July 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork Craft Month returns this August with its biggest programme yet, featuring over 90 workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and markets designed to connect the public directly with the county’s vibrant craft community. From a two-day porcelain workshop with artist Sara Roberts in Nohoval, to a willow weaving workshop with... Read More
11 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie First South Credit Union hosted the Taoiseach to officially reopen the newly refurbished and modernised Branch in Ballyphehane Cork Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially reopened the refurbished office of First South Credit Union in Ballyphehane Cork on Saturday last. This investment by First South Credit Union will ensure that... Read More
11 July 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie TUI has recently announced it will operate a new route from Cork Airport to Palma Airport, Majorca for Summer 2027, strengthening its Marella Cruises offering for Irish holidaymakers. The flight will operate every Tuesday from May 18 until August 31, 2027. The early launch allows customers to secure... Read More
8 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Brilliant sunshine greeted competitors for Race Day Two at Cork Week 2026 on Tuesday 7 July, with Crosshaven and Cork Harbour bathed in summer light from early morning. A north-westerly gradient breeze was in place before racing, but by the time the fleets were getting underway the breeze... Read More