18 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The 70th Cork International Film Festival launched Wednesday October 15th at City Hall Chair Cian Blackwell, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy Lord Mayor of Cork, Festival Director and CEO Fiona Clark and Aurélie Godot, Director of Programming, welcomed the guests and officially launched the Festival in City Hall Cork.... Read More
18 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Land Development Agency receives 1-, 2- and 3-bed apartments, and 3-bed townhouses being developed The Land Development Agency has been granted planning permission for the development of 345 new affordable homes in Wilton, Cork city. The development will deliver a mix of one, two and three bed apartments... Read More
18 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie New public toilets for Marina Park: not yet open. Pending a licence agreement being signed. Cork City Council took delivery of the two new fully accessible toilet units on Monday and they have been placed on a site adjacent to Cortado Coffee at the city end of the... Read More
17 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork’s most historic hotel is once again at the heart of the action for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2025, offering an unbeatable mix of luxury, location, and FREE live music across the October Bank Holiday Weekend (24th – 26th October) The Imperial Hotel on South Mall will... Read More
15 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Recent heart health checks carried out in Cork have revealed concerning findings, with almost one in three participants recording borderline or abnormal ECG results. Nine people were advised to seek follow-up hospital care, with one patient requiring urgent medical intervention, and nearly half of all blood pressure readings... Read More
15 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie New residency bursary and enhanced access supports introduced Cork City Council is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 Arts Funding Schemes, continuing its support for artists, arts organisations, and community arts groups throughout the city. These schemes aim to strengthen Cork’s cultural life by enabling a wide... Read More
8 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Autumn is on the way and with it comes a drop in temperatures and longer evenings. Today, Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service discusses additional supports available to assist with heating costs. Fuel Allowance is a payment to help with the cost of... Read More
7 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Montenotte Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Lovell as Executive Chef. With more than 25 years experience in Ireland, New York and Michelin-starred kitchens, Martin brings outstanding culinary leadership and creativity to this pivotal role. Recognised for his passion for using the best local and... Read More
6 October 2025 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Cork Airport has renewed its partnership with the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, one of Cork’s most celebrated cultural events, as part of its 2025 Community Fund. Now in its 47th year, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival continues to attract visitors from far and near and is estimated to be... Read More
3 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Government’s launch of a new emergency communications platform will help improve connectivity, particularly for rural communities, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Burke said the new system utilises cutting edge technology to build greater resilience in our emergency communications, creating a system of ‘last resort’ which... Read More
2 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tusla Education Support Service (TESS) in partnership with Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee, launched a nationwide multimedia campaign to promote regular school attendance in all counties across Ireland. The campaign launch comes as new data from TESS shows that nationally more than one in five children and... Read More
30 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Toastmasters International is set to embark on a unique Bus Tour from 5–11 October 2025, bringing the power of communication, confidence, and leadership directly to communities across Ireland. This one-of-a-kind roadshow will stop in key cities and towns, offering interactive workshops, inspiring talks, and live demonstrations designed to... Read More