18 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Opera House is thrilled to present the return of The Cork Proms over five nights in April, featuring the Cork Opera House Concert Orchestra and a host of Leeside and Ireland’s finest performers, celebrating the music of the Kings, Queens and Princes of Pop, The Ultimate Classics and the Icons of... Read More
17 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie What happens if my workplace closes due to a severe weather event? Your employment contract or statement of terms might include a set procedure for what happens if a severe weather event disrupts your work. If it doesn’t, the following applies if your workplace closes due to severe... Read More
16 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie World famous architecture, idyllic seaside towns, renowned cuisine and Spain’s premier wine region are all now within a two-hour direct flight from Cork as Aer Lingus’ new service to Bilbao took off today for the first time. The new service departed Cork Airport at 12:30 with a full... Read More
16 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor of Cork Councillor Dan Boyle, tonight hosted a Civic Reception for C.I.E Córas Iompair Éireann (CIE) to celebrate 80 years since its formation. Speaking at the event, Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle said “I am honoured to host a civic reception in recognition of the... Read More
16 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Education and Training Board Announces No Fees for 2025-2026 Academic Year Cork College of FET, part of Cork ETB’s Further Education and Training Services, recently nnounced that all Level 5 and 6 courses will be offered free of charge for the 2025-2026 academic year. This initiative... Read More
15 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cllr Honore Kamegni Appointed Spokesperson for Sport and Youth within his party, the Green Party The Green Party has announced the appointment of Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork, as its new spokesperson for Sport and Youth. The announcement comes as part of a broader reshuffle... Read More
15 April 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tom Butler, a dedicated team member and long standing chairman of Ballincollig Tidy Towns for over 25 years, has been selected as March’s Cork Person of Month. This recognition celebrates his unwavering commitment to improving the community of Ballincollig and his pivotal role in leading the town to... Read More
14 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Tributes paid following sudden death of 57-year old John Mullins The popular Cork Businessman John Mullins has died after a sudden illness. He was a co-founder of solar firm Amarenco, and a true son of Cork. He grew up in Cork City and lived more recently in Castlematyr,... Read More
14 April 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie An 18km long route running from Ballincollig to Mahon Point proposed for Luas Cork now open to public consultation. The Emerging Preferred Route (EPR) for Luas Cork was launched today by Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD at Cork City Hall. Transport Infrastructure Ireland has published the Emerging Preferred Route... Read More
10 April 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork on a Fork Fest is inviting Cork city businesses and food producers from the wider Cork region to get involved this August 13-17. Programme will be launched on May 7th Cork on a Fork Fest is calling on businesses and food producers across Cork city and the... Read More
9 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Children’s Hospice Week fundraising event commences in Cork and Dublin on Thursday, 22nd May. LauraLynn, Ireland’s only Children’s Hospice, is delighted to announce the return of its 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge with a new location in Cork on the 22nd May. The annual fundraiser will take place during Children’s Hospice Week at... Read More
9 April 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Easier access to Government-backed, low-cost loans in Cork Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State with special responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Robert Troy today welcomed First South Credit Union as the latest lender to join the Government-backed Home Energy... Read More