top of page 10 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie In 2025, we proudly celebrate 50 years of the Citizens Information Network, a service that has consistently empowered the people of Ireland with access to clear, impartial, and vital information, advice, and advocacy. The journey began in the early 1970s when the National Social Service Council, working... Read More
top of page 10 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Free Travel Scheme allows you to travel, free of charge, on public transport and some private bus and ferry services. Everyone aged 66 and over, living permanently in Ireland, can get the Free Travel Scheme. People with disabilities and carers aged under 66 may... Read More
top of page 9 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Gurranabraher Credit Union’s main branch on Bakers Road debuted a vibrant new look recently, offering their members a new and innovative approach. The updated branding includes a modern logo and sleek design elements, reflecting the credit union’s commitment to innovation and customer service. Members can... Read More
top of page 7 July 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Businesses around Cork are expected to benefit from a potential €6 million boost as soccer fans flock to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for the Cork Super Cup. The event will see Scottish Premiership Champions Celtic FC travel to take on Cork City FC in a... Read More
top of page 2 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 2025 Cork Fine Gael Leaders Lunch took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island. Photographer Billy macGill was there:
top of page 1 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Following on from the retirement of Martin A Harvey as Cork City Sheriff, the roles of City and County Sheriff are now to be held by the same person. Martin A Harvey served as City Sheriff for over three decades and as part of that... Read More
top of page 1 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork Lions Club AGM took place at City Hall last week. Photographer Billy macGill was there: Mission & History In 1917, Melvin Jones, a 38-year-old Chicago business leader, told members of his local business club they should reach beyond business issues and address the... Read More
top of page 30 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tánaiste, Simon Harris, T.D. officially launched the construction works at the Carraig Centre, Ballincollig on Friday 27 June 2025. A successful applicant to the Community Recognition Fund from the Department of Rural and Community Development, the Centre received €185,000 over three tranches of this fund.... Read More
top of page 29 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Labour Senator from Cork South Central Laura Harmon has urged Government to extend redress for survivors of Mother and Baby Homes to anyone who spent any time in such an institution. Speaking in advance of a commemoration event in Bessborough today, Senator Harmon said: “The... Read More
top of page 27 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tánaiste appoints Deputy Colm Burke as first ever Fine Gael Cork spokesperson Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader, Simon Harris, has appointed Deputy Colm Burke as the party’s first ever spokesperson for Cork. Making the announcement during a visit to Cork, the Tánaiste said: “I’m delighted... Read More
top of page 26 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New figures from the National Transport Authority (NTA) reveal that Cork has still not recovered their pre-COVID taxi driver numbers, as it experienced a 4% drop since 2019. The figures show that despite Ireland’s population growing by 8.5% from 2019 to 2024 and inbound tourism numbers rising by 5% from... Read More
top of page 26 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 2025 AIB Press Photographer of the Year Award Exhibition has gone on display in Cork City Hall this week and can be viewed by the public during business hours until Friday 5 July. The exhibition was officially opened by newly installed Lord Mayor of... Read More