11 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Winthrop Arcade links Winthrop Street with Oliver Plunkett Street The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Fergal Dennehy, has recently unveiled a commemorative plaque at Winthrop Arcade in the heart of Cork City to commemorate the 100th anniversary of what is widely regarded as a jewel in the city’s... Read More
10 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie According to Google Business ORSO is a “Med-style, Lebanese and Moroccan dishes, in a contemporary cafe/bar”… something exciting is happening with its menus this summer ORSO of Pembroke Street is Cork city’s little gem of a restaurant, renowned for its delicious tastes of the Levant (part of the... Read More
10 June 2026 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy, has announced the recipients of his Civic and Culture Awards, recognising exceptional service and contribution to Cork City and beyond. The awards will be presented at the Lord Mayor’s Civic, Community and Voluntary Awards Ceremony, taking place in Cork City... Read More
9 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Taoiseach Micheál Martin has officially opened the Mercy Cancer Care Centre at “Brí House” in Cork city, in recent days. Below he is pictured alongside Eoin Tobin, Chair of the Board of the Mercy Foundation, and Rachel Stevenson, CEO of the Mercy Foundation. The Mercy Cancer Care Centre... Read More
9 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Yesterday, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin visited The O’Flynn Group’s Dunkettle housing scheme which officially launched in late April of this year and has already sold out its first release of new homes. The first release comprised a mix of 2, 3 and 4 bed terraced and semi-detached homes.... Read More
9 June 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Inaugural Cork Person of the Year Sister Colette Hickey Becomes Ireland’s Oldest Living Person The inaugural Cork Person of the Year, Sister Colette Hickey, has become Ireland’s oldest living person at the age of 108. Sr. Colette, who joined the Good Shepherd Sisters over 90 years ago at... Read More
7 June 2026, Sunday By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Eucharistic Procession 100 What is a Corpus Christi procession? Corpus Christi processions are Eucharistic processions held either on the Thursday of the Feast of Corpus Christi or the following Sunday. The procession is followed by Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament, which is a devotional ceremony, whereby the... Read More
5 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sport The Amarenco Lakewood Tennis Club Open has concluded after a nine-day tournament that attracted 330 competitors. The event at the Ovens venue featured 18 events across ladies’, men’s and mixed doubles, with players competing across six grades. The competition, which ran from May 22nd to 30th, is... Read More
5 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister of State Timmy Dooley and senior officials this week visited the Marine Institute’s research vessel, the RV Tom Crean, to mark a significant new phase of investment in Ireland’s INFOMAR seabed mapping programme and to highlight the critical role of marine data in delivering national policy priorities.... Read More
4 June 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Acclaimed poet, author, and mental health advocate, Daragh Fleming, has been named Cork Person of the Month for May in recognition of his work promoting mental health awareness through the power of poetry and digital storytelling. From Glounthaune, Daragh’s work has resonated deeply across Ireland and beyond. He... Read More
3 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Mobility Aids Grant Scheme helps you pay for basic work to address mobility issues you are having at home. For example, if you are having difficulty getting into the bath or shower, the grant could cover the cost of installing an accessible shower. The scheme is for... Read More
31 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two new healthcare facilities in Cork have expanded, resulting in a significant additional 74 hospital beds, a Fine Gael TD has said. Cork North Central TD and Vice-Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health, Colm Burke said that 24 additional beds in Mallow General Hospital has increased... Read More