17 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The 2026 autumn season at The Everyman features a packed programme of entertainment, including major theatre productions of Judy – End of the Rainbow and Disco Pigs, and the best of Irish and international comedy. Opening the autumn season, Judy – End of the Rainbow is an award-winning play by... Read More
16 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork is set to make history when it becomes the first city in the world outside the United States of America to host the original Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag which has become the global symbol of LGBTI+ pride, visibility, inclusion and equality. Cork City Council will welcome a... Read More
10 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bank of Ireland has introduced new measures across its branch network to support customers who may need some extra help with their everyday banking needs. As part of recent branch upgrades, 37 branches have received neuro-inclusive accreditation including Ballincollig, Blackpool, Little Island, and Carrigaline. 44 more branches are planned by the end... Read More
8 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie What is a Building Energy Rating? A Building Energy Rating (BER) evaluates your home based on how energy efficient it is. You must have a BER if you are selling or renting a property. The rating means prospective buyers or tenants can compare the energy performance of different... Read More
7 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork HQ’ed Atlantic Flight Training Academy, along with Elevate, and Clonmel Credit Union have signed Memorandum of Understanding Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), Elevate and Clonmel Credit Union have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a significant step forward in the development of a dedicated finance... Read More
4 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel has appointed Killian Bowen as Head Chef of the Michelin Star Award-winning Morrison Room. Bowen is an accomplished culinary professional with extensive experience working within some of Ireland’s most prestigious luxury hotels and Michelin-starred destinations. Over the course of his career, he has... Read More
3 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has welcomed confirmation of opportunity to expand John O’Callaghan Park in Glanmire Cork City Council officials confirmed to local councillors on Thursday that the city has acquired the current grounds of Riverstown FC as part of the Riverstown to Glanmire greenway. The football... Read More
3 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 2026 Tour de Munster gets underway in Cork City on Thursday, August 6th, as more than 100 cyclists set off on a four-day, 600km charity cycle through the towns and villages of Munster. Irish cycling legend Sean Kelly, a long-time participant and Tour de Munster Ambassador, will... Read More
3 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new book, recording the life stories of individuals living in social housing, was launched in Dublin The oral histories were collected by residents of Clúid, Ireland’s leading Approved Housing Body, as part of a project to preserve these often-forgotten stories ‘Beyond the Front Door’ is a collection... Read More
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