12 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody In a move that has stunned historians, delighted cruise companies, and mildly irritated everyone north of the South Link, a Cork Tourism Industry group has unveiled a controversial proposal to relocate the iconic Bells of Shandon from their centuries‑old perch in Cork city to... Read More
11 February 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Corconians abroad TheCork.ie recently reported that Garry ‘GMC’ McCarthy of The Kabin Studio was made Cork Person of the Year. That is an Irish award, given at a gala luncheon in Cork. But separately, did you know there is a “Cork Man of the Year” award in New... Read More
11 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody Officials promise “the vibe of a shopping centre, but with more expensive parking spaces” (should that be “extensive”) In a move described as “visionary,” “ambitious,” and “a bit like putting clingfilm over a puddle,” a businessman who is a large scale owner of unoccupied... Read More
10 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody There was widespread relief this week as new housing figures confirmed that buying a home remains firmly out of reach for many, proving that the market is strong, vibrant, and working exactly as intended. Experts hailed the continued rise in house prices as a... Read More
10 February 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork Airport introduces new technologies and equipment to improve the passenger experience The passenger experience at Cork Airport is set to become a whole lot easier this summer thanks to the introduction of additional technical equipment upgrades in the airport terminal building and across the airport campus. Cork... Read More
10 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Disability organisation to host Recruitment Open Day in the Kingsley Hotel Horizons, formerly Cope Foundation, is expanding its services and is seeking Clinical Nurse Managers, Social Care Leaders, Social Care Workers and Care Assistants, to fill roles across Cork city and county. The leading disability organisation, which has more... Read More
9 February 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Lorraine Gavigan has been appointed General Manager of The Imperial Hotel Cork, taking the helm at one of Cork City’s most enduring landmarks and a hotel long regarded as the Grande Dame of the city. Dating back to 1816, The Imperial has been part of Cork’s social and... Read More
9 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has welcomed confirmation that a new, purpose-built Passport Office will open in Cork City in Q4 2026, representing a major investment in public services for the region. The new Passport Office, located at Navigation Square, will include a modern... Read More
9 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Dalata Opens Shared Service Centre in Cork Dalata Hotel Group has officially opened its newly renovated Shared Service Centre (SSC) in Parnell Place, Cork. The newly refurbished office occupies a previously unused space within a building that has formed part of the Maldron Hotel since 2019, marking a... Read More
9 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody Cork’s ongoing battle with precipitation reached a new level of absurdity today as the the Dept of Transport announced that, due to unprecedented saturation, all major roads must now be “brought indoors each evening for drying.” According to the Dept, the county’s roads have... Read More
8 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton has announced details of the first phased roll-out of the new Education Therapy Services (ETS). The Education Therapy Service (ETS), a standalone commitment under the Programme for Government, represents a major cross departmental initiative to strengthen supports for children with... Read More
8 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork International Hotel has been awarded Ireland’s Best Hotel Breakfast at the prestigious Gold Medal Hotel Awards 2025. The Cork International Hotel scooped the top accolade in the Best Hotel Breakfast category, beating off competition from hotels right around the country. The judges praised the quality of... Read More