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 with local community... Read More
8 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland’s first pilot headstarting programme for dunlin (Calidris alpina) is taking place in Fota Wildlife Park, Cork, as a project partner of the Breeding Waders European Innovation Partnership (EIP) and in collaboration with the LIFE on Machair project, making it the second conservation centre in Europe to be... Read More
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 betterment of their... Read More
29 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has officially opened new tourist display rooms at Camden Fort Meagher in Crosshaven. Cllr Ben Dalton O’Sullivan, Deputising for the Mayor of the County of Cork; Tánaiste Simon Harris TD; Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development, Jerry Buttimer TD; and Minister of State... Read More
21 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A publication on the War of Independence in East Cork, authored by Tom O’Neill MA, Paul Busteed and Eugene Power, is scheduled for release in November of this year, to be published by the History Press. ‘East Cork was a very dangerous area during the Irish War of... Read More
20 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In 2024 Cork County Council announced the development of a comprehensive guide to commemorative events across County Cork from 2025 to 2040 and the next phase is now underway. With over 400 events already identified by consultants and submitted by the public, this ambitious project will serve as... Read More
18 June 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Summer Festival The Carrigaline Summer Festival started off this Thursday with a Music Marathon from 10.00am to 10.00pm in the Alder Room in The Carrigaline Court Hotel. The Public were welcome to call in free of charge anytime during the day, people could make a donation if they wish.... Read More
17 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 30th WEST CORK CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL 27th June – 6th July 2025 https://www.westcorkmusic.ie/chamber-music-festival/ The 30th West Cork Chamber Music Festival features a spectacular programme, as eclectic as usual, presenting much-loved favourites alongside world, and Irish, premieres. This 30th Festival, which takes place from June 27th to July 6th, will see many old favourites return... Read More
17 June 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Kinsale Arts Weekend returns from 10-13 July 2025, rolling into town with the mighty momentum of its ninth year and a fitting theme, The Ninth Wave. This year’s programme draws inspiration from Celtic myth and maritime mystery, where the fabled ninth wave, said to carry voyagers beyond the... Read More
16 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Discover the Enchanting Fairy Door Trail at Charles Fort Military Fortress, Co. Cork this Summer! The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce the arrival of a new magical fairy door trail at Charles Fort Military Fortress, Cork this summer. The King and Queen of Fairyland... Read More
13 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has officially opened the newly refurbished Carrigaline Library and has launched longer opening hours for library members in Carrigaline, Kinsale and Mallow. The ribbon was cut at the facility by Cllr Patrick Donovan, deputising for the Mayor of the County of Cork; Minister of State... Read More
3 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Popular East Cork tourist company offering boat trips to the famous Ballycotton lighthouse The historic Ballycotton Lighthouse is accessible to the public for another season, as Ballycotton Sea Adventures begins its summer schedule. Established in 2018, the company runs a boat trip from Ballycotton Pier to the iconic... Read More