27 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann has recently delivered the first phase of improvement works at Grand Parade Pumping Station. These works are part of Uisce Éireann’s wider investment in wastewater services across Cork City – strengthening essential infrastructure that communities rely on every day. Works commenced in early January along a... Read More
25 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie One of the leading professional services practices in Ireland and the UK, has announced the promotions of Keith Daly to Partner and Clodagh Duggan, Geraldine O’Gorman, and Caitriona Kelly to Director in its Cork offices. Keith Daly has been promoted to Partner after joining Xeinadin from EY in... Read More
20 March 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Eoghan O’Flynn has been appointed Executive Head Chef at The Metropole Hotel. The Cork native brings more than a decade of culinary experience to the role, having worked in a diverse array of kitchens from Michelin Star fine dining establishments to local bistros and takeaways. A graduate of... Read More
15 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork’s biggest celebration of food is set to return from 12–16 August 2026, with organisers inviting local businesses to take part in next year’s programme. Tickets will go on sale in May. Cork on a Fork Fest, a flagship festival of Cork City Council, will once again transform... Read More
12 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Delegations from Cork County are to visit Chicago, Detroit, and New York as part of the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day engagements. These high‑level visits will provide a valuable platform to promote Cork County’s economic and tourism strengths while further strengthening existing partnerships with Cook County and the City... Read More
12 March 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Taoiseach Micheál Martin and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to hold UK-Ireland Summit in Cork Taoiseach Micheál Martin will today (Thursday) welcome UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Cork for the second annual UK-Ireland Summit. At last year’s inaugural Summit in Liverpool, both leaders agreed to launch a... Read More
9 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Heritage Council has launched the 2026 Community Heritage Grant Scheme and is inviting applications from community organisations throughout Cork City and Co. Cork. Grants of between €800 to €25,000 are available under the Scheme, which supports local initiatives that protect, share, and celebrate the built, natural and... Read More
8 March 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY), a global leader in power systems and IoT, this week officially opened its new Cork office at City Gate Park, Mahon. The new office has capacity for growth as the Cork team expands. This is part of a €60 million... Read More
8 March 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Series 12 of Home of the Year was completed before Hugh Wallace’s death. Hugh had been a judge on the programme since its inception and will be remembered for his warmth and humour, and for consistently capturing the hearts of viewers. Home of the Year will feature 21... Read More
8 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Met Éireann to replace county alerts with local system Met Éireann has confirmed that it will replace county-wide weather warnings with a new localised system from late 2026, marking a significant change to the national warning framework. In a written reply to a Parliamentary Question by Laois Fine... Read More
7 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork County Council announces proposed Draft Variation of County Development Plan to considerably accelerate housing delivery Cork County Council confirms that its proposed variation to the Cork County Development Plan 2022–2028 will open for public consultation on March 10th, 2026. Cork County with a population of more than... Read More
4 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The finalists for the 69th annual Cork Business Association (CBA) Cork Business of the Year Awards, sponsored by PTSB, have been announced following a record-breaking year for entries. Judges described deliberations as among the most competitive in the awards’ long history, citing both the volume and calibre of... Read More