8 June 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Baltimore is preparing to welcome one of the most remarkable visitor attractions ever to arrive in West Cork as the magnificent Nao Santa María, a full-scale replica of Christopher Columbus’ flagship, sails into Baltimore Harbour on Tuesday, 9 June 2026. “The Nao Santa María is a faithful replica... Read More
4 June 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Acclaimed poet, author, and mental health advocate, Daragh Fleming, has been named Cork Person of the Month for May in recognition of his work promoting mental health awareness through the power of poetry and digital storytelling. From Glounthaune, Daragh’s work has resonated deeply across Ireland and beyond. He... Read More
1 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The information gathered from this survey will assist in the creation of the Cork County Heritage Strategy Cork County Council is developing a Cork County Heritage Strategy and is calling on the public, including individuals, groups and organisations, to get involved and share their views on how the... Read More
28 May 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Uachtarán na hÉireann Catherine Connolly visited Gaelcholáiste Mhic Shuibhne (Terence MacSwiney Community College) in Knocknaheeny, Cork, on Wednesday 27 May, while later attending a series of engagements at University College Cork (UCC). The visit highlighted the ongoing partnership between UCC and Gaelcholáiste Mhic Shuibhne through the Barr na... Read More
23 May 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is delighted to announce that Camden Fort Meagher has reopen its historic gates to the public since Wednesday, 20th May for the 2026 season. Located in the beautiful seaside town of Crosshaven, Camden Fort Meagher is a unique military fortification steeped in centuries of history... Read More
21 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse Open Weekend – 23rd & 24th May 2025 The Lusitania Museum & Old Head Signal Tower will host the ever popular Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse Open Weekend on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2026. The Open Weekend, kindly permitted by the... Read More
20 May 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Diocese of Cork and Ross has launched a series of events to honour centenary anniversary of one of the city’s longest-running traditions This year marks the 100th year since the first Eucharistic Procession took place through the streets of Cork City – one of the longest-running traditions... Read More
16 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Library Action Group has welcomed the progress on the new city library for Cork. The group met today following Cork City Council’s announcement on Monday that the former Counting House complex is to host the new city library, as reported by TheCork.ie earlier this week. Colette... Read More
15 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An exhibition at University College Cork (UCC) shines a light on the story behind one of Ireland’s most iconic documents, focusing not on its words, but on the people who made its existence possible. Before it could be read aloud, it had to be printed, quietly, urgently, and under... Read More
12 May 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has announced that it has bought the historic Counting House complex on South Main Street which is set to be reborn as the new Cork City Public Library. The €35m (plus VAT) acquisition has been completed with the support of the Department of Housing, Local... Read More
11 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie These degrees offer a no‑points entry route to a full Bachelor’s Degree, with no tuition fees for the first 1-2 years while studying in an ETB, and seamless progression to University. Some pathways are subject to final validation, and all validated pathways will be available via NTO.ie in due course. The Minister... Read More
11 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Saturday mornings. A kitchen table. A patient teacher explaining quadratic equations for the third time. For decades, this was the Irish grind — and families paid handsomely for it. Ireland spends more on private tutoring than almost any other EU country. A survey by the Irish League of... Read More