22 August 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South-Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has – this month – called on the Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien to take decisive action to tackle the significant driving test backlog in Cork. Deputy Ó Laoghaire’s comments come as the Road Safety Authority (RSA) confirmed that... Read More
22 August 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.e In Cork, aesthetic medicine is no longer considered niche. Treatments such as lip fillers, anti wrinkle injections, and advanced facial lasers are now part of mainstream self-care for both women and men. One clinic at the centre of this growing movement is Celeste Medical, consistently rated five stars... Read More
21 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland TD for Cork North Central, Ken O’Flynn, has said the Government is “out of touch with reality” as families continue to struggle with rising food costs despite a drop in headline inflation. “Government ministers congratulate themselves on falling inflation figures, but families know the reality at the supermarket checkout,” Deputy O’Flynn said. “Headline CPI may be down... Read More
19 August 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork-South Central, Deputy Séamus McGrath, has – this month – called on the Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan for additional funding so communities can have additional access to CCTV. Deputy McGrath’s calls come as issues around data management now seem to be wholly addressed,... Read More
19 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ‘Daniel MacCarthy (Glas)’ (1807–1884) was a writer of historical fiction, Irish history and biography, born in London of Irish descent. The Cork City and County Archives Service is delighted to announce that it is opening the long-lost archive of writer and historian Daniel MacCarthy Glas (1807- 1884) to... Read More
18 August 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Flavour and Flair: Celebrity Chef Matt Tebbutt & Spirits Expert Carmen O’Neal Bring a Night of Entertainment, Elegant Dining and Innovative Cocktails to The Montenotte Wednesday, September 10th from 7pm to 10pm The Montenotte Hotel will be inviting celebrity chef and TV Presenter Matt Tebbutt and cocktail and... Read More
17 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cymande, JP Cooper, Orchestra Baobab, and The Pharcyde lead first wave of acts for 2025 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival The first round of acts has been announced for the 2025 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, with an eclectic and exciting mix of genre-defining legends, contemporary innovators, and emerging Irish... Read More
14 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie €380,000 from the Dormant Accounts Fund will be used to invest in community sports and physical activity initiatives in Cork, Minister of Buttimer has said. Minister Buttimer said this funding will help ensure that new opportunities and new sports are opened to people of all abilities and backgrounds... Read More
13 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The free celebration of craft and culture runs from August 13th – 17th Get ready – ‘Beerfest’ is back this August, and Franciscan Well is hosting a night to remember, to highlight craft beer, local flavour, and cultures as part of the 2025 Cork on a Fork foodie festival.... Read More
12 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Artist commissioned to commemorate Cork Opera House in its 170th year A Cork-based artist is set to be the recipient of a sponsored commission by Fleetwood Paints that will commemorate Cork Opera House’s 170th anniversary this year, in partnership with Sample-Studios. Sophie Longwill, a glass artist and member... Read More
10 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Nano Nagle Place, the only museum in Ireland solely dedicated to the life and legacy of a woman, has just earned both national and international acclaim cementing its place as one of the country’s most inspiring cultural landmarks. In the very same week that the Cork-based museum was... Read More
8 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie What is the quickest way to renew my passport? The Passport Service processes Passport Online applications as a priority. Applying online is the fastest way of getting your passport. Simple online renewals take around 10 working days to process. Complex online renewals take around 15 working days to... Read More