22 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Ursuline College Blackrock, the oldest continuously running girls’ school in Ireland, is set to mark its 200th anniversary in Blackrock with a major celebration on Saturday 8th November 2025 at the Maryborough House Hotel. The Ursuline Sisters first arrived in Cork in 1771, dedicating themselves to the education... Read More
21 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Find Your Dream Home with EBS is set to take place in Cork next week with a panel of leading industry experts just announced. This one stop shop event for home buyers is being led by former Munster rugby star, Billy Holland, who is now managing five ESB... Read More
20 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Shandon is to benefit from funding for the redevelopment of the Butter Market and Weighmaster’s House Complex Shandon is set for a major regeneration boost, with €7 million in funding awarded to Cork City Council under THRIVE-Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme. The historic Butter Market and Weighmaster’s House will be... Read More
20 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel has confirmed a new partnership with Cork Opera House, which celebrates its 170th anniversary this year. The historic hotel, which has been located on MacCurtain Street in Cork city centre for 127 years, is the accommodation partner for Cork Opera House for the anniversary year.... Read More
20 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan on behalf of the Government, has said that over 16,000 Cork homes, farms and businesses have connected to NBI’s network. There are 51,920 homes, businesses, and farms in Co Cork that can order or... Read More
19 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Guaranteed Irish, recognised as the national symbol of trust for doing business in Ireland, is expanding its presence in Cork to support and champion local businesses across Munster. The organisation works with some of the region’s most successful and innovative companies, including Musgrave, Clonakilty Food Co., Cork Builder... Read More
16 September 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie SYS Financial has opened a new office in Cork as part of its ongoing expansion. The office was officially opened by Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Credit Unions and Insurance, Robert Troy TD. Located in Westpoint Business Park in Ballincollig, the office opening represents a... Read More
16 September 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Will be at a new location at Centre Park Road, Cork City Following a successful return to Cork City last year, the Alpine Skate Trail returns in November and to a new home – at Centre Park Road! With over 75,000 skaters last season, Iceskating.ie is delighted to bring this unique experience back to... Read More
14 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Well-known Cork Business celebrates 50 years Blarney Woollen Mills marked its 50th anniversary with a landmark celebration on Saturday, September 13, 2025, bringing together generations of makers, visitors, and dignitaries for a day of heritage, music, and community spirit. A highlight of the festivities was the official launch... Read More
14 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie “Investing in Ireland’s Future-Delivering What Matters” Members of the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party will gather in Cork for a two day Think-In at the Rochestown Park Hotel, Rochestown Road, Douglas, Cork from tomorrow (15th). This year’s Think-In will feature a series of workshops focused on addressing the issues... Read More
13 September 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has said that average rents of €1629 per month in Cork City are not normal. Deputy Ó Laoghaire was responding to the latest figures published by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB), which show that renters in new tenancies in Cork City are... Read More
10 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Pressure building in Primary Schools – 42% of Cork Primary School Children Learn in Overcrowded Classes of 25 Pupils or more. This is an INTO Editorial from Anne Horan, INTO President As the new school term begins in earnest in primary and special schools across the country, teachers... Read More