18 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie Ward hosted at Cork City FC Leadership in Women’s sport event Republic of Ireland Women’s Head Coach, Carla Ward, said Cork business has an important part to play in the development of the women’s game on Leeside, while encouraging Cork’s public to support her side when Ireland play... Read More
16 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Southern Law Association calls for urgent review; Law Society calls for independent mediator New figures from the Courts Service show a dramatic reduction in the number of criminal legal aid certificates being granted by the Cork District Court office following the introduction of the new Criminal Legal Aid... Read More
16 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Aimée Millar joins three-time PRCA Agency of the Year as Client Director, leading the practice from Dublin alongside Client Manager Art O’Mahony Springboard Communications, the Cork based communications agency, has expanded its public affairs practice with the appointment of Aimée Millar as Client Director and Art O’Mahony as... Read More
13 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork Senator Laura Harmon recently called for urgent action on Cork University Hospital (CUH) overcrowding she said: “It is extremely concerning to hear that CUH was among the most overcrowded hospitals in Ireland last month. Staff shortages are now having drastic impacts. CUH was the second most overcrowded... Read More
12 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie See www.CorkCity.ie/CultureNight Culture Night, on Friday, September 18th, is a night when people are invited to come together for free cultural discovery, creativity and connection. Presented by Cork City Council and part of a nationwide event led by the Arts Council, it gives everyone the opportunity to access,... Read More
10 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie News in brief: photos
10 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Touch Rugby in Cork Sundays Well RFC are known for being one of the most progressive and inclusive rugby clubs in Munster. The Ballyphehane based outfit currently cater for boys, girls, men and women from under 6 up to adults and they also famously started the first mixed ability rugby team in Ireland, the... Read More
9 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Clara O’Neill of Total Planning Solutions appointed President of Cork Business Association Cork Business Association (CBA) announced the appointment of Clara O’Neill of Total Planning Solutions as its new President at its AGM last night, taking over from Dave O’Brien. Clara brings a strong understanding of the opportunities... Read More
9 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Cork City Council have teamed up to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Cork City on Saturday, 12th September 2026. Residents can dispose of household hazardous items such as paints (limit of 10 cans or tubs per person), cleaners,... Read More
9 September 2026 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 (NBP) on behalf of the Government, has announced that over 70,000 Cork homes, businesses and farms are now passed and can avail of a high-speed fibre broadband connection, with 23,000... Read More
8 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie A single first-time buyer in Cork now needs to earn €92,092 to buy a typical first home, according to new research from Chill Insurance. That is more than the county’s median income of €46,416, leaving a gap of €45,676 between what people earn and what they need. Cork... Read More
8 September 2026, Tuesday By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie An award-winning garden created to mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the visit of the College of Commissioners to Cork City this summer has been gifted to the people of Cork. The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Damian Boylan, formally accepted the garden, titled “Shared... Read More