30 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The BBC, in association with RTÉ, has recommissioned hit comedy The Young Offenders for a fifth series from producers Vico Films. It will see the hilarious misadventures of hapless heroes Conor (Alex Murphy) and Jock (Chris Walley) continue, alongside their long- suffering mother/guardian Mairéad (Hilary Rose), former nemesis... Read More
30 May 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The agency has also promoted Chloe Kavanagh to Client Manager and Anthony Malone to Senior Client Executive, reflecting its strong performance and continued client demand. Cork PR firm ‘Springboard Communications’ based on Wellington Road (previously South Tce, and prior to that Blackrock Rd) has appointed Ciara Flaherty and... Read More
29 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Dan Boyle, is travelling to Cork’s twin city of Shanghai to mark the 20th anniversary the Cork-Shanghai partnership. Accompanied by a small delegation consisting of a representative from UCC, a representative from Cork Chamber, and a Council official, the Lord Mayor was... Read More
28 May 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Twelve years after first opening its doors in Carrigtwohill, Bakestone, the independent Cork café and pantry brand, has officially opened a new location on Perry Street. This marks its first expansion into Cork city centre, with a new café beside Emmet Place that brings Bakestone’s locally sourced, high-quality... Read More
28 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital (SIVUH) Catering Department proudly receives the prestigious Q Mark for Hygiene and Food Safety – Emerald Level 3. The award was presented by Marie Doyle-Henry, (centre right) , Managing Director of Excellence Ireland Quality Association (EIQA) Limited, at a ceremony held on... Read More
27 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Speaking at Cork Chamber’s Annual General Meeting at the Imperial Hotel, President Rob Horgan delivered a clear message: Cork’s ability to compete on the national and global stage depends on decisive action across housing, infrastructure, education and international engagement. Mr Horgan, now entering the second year of his... Read More
27 May 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council are holding a public drop-in Vacancy & Dereliction session in Glanmire Library on Wednesday 28th May from 11am to 1pm aimed at informing members of the public on the supports available to refurbish vacant and derelict properties, including the popular Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. Over... Read More
27 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With the recent spell of sunshine and outdoor plans on the calendar, Foot Solutions, with a store on Grand Parade in Cork city, is encouraging people not to overlook one essential of their summer wardrobe – their footwear. From long beach walks to garden parties, summer places new demands on our... Read More
26 May 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Kayna, the Cork-based InsurTech founded by local entrepreneurs Paul Prendergast and Peter Bermingham, welcomed the Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Robert Troy T.D., to its 12 South Mall headquarters in Cork City Centre for a meeting focused on innovation, international growth,... Read More
24 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie City Gears Up for One of Ireland’s Best-Loved Races as Race Day Approaches on June 1st The countdown is officially on. With just over a week to go until the Cork City Marathon on Sunday, June 1st, excitement is building across the city and beyond as thousands of... Read More
24 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fans of ‘tall ships’ are in luck in Cork today, thanks to a visiting vessel from Spain. On first glance it looks like a stereotypical ‘pirate ship’. The reproduction of a Spanish 17th-century galleon is named ‘Galeón Andalucía‘, and is moored at Custom House Quay as part of... Read More
23 May 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mercy University Hospital (MUH) Cork today launched its strategic plan for 2025-2030, “Maintaining and Improving the Health and Wellbeing of those we Serve,” outlining a comprehensive vision for the future of healthcare delivery within the hospital and the community it serves. The strategy was officially launched today, May 23rd, by Dr Colm Henry,... Read More