28 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie More than 3,700 students are graduating from Munster Technological University (MTU) as part of its autumn 2026 conferring ceremonies across its campuses. Graduates representing 105 nationalities are being conferred across this year’s ceremonies, reflecting the diversity of MTU’s student community and its international reach. The occasions recognise achievements... Read More
26 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie University College Cork (UCC) has awarded its 1845 Foundation Medal, the University’s highest individual honour, to distinguished alumnus Dr Michael Dowling, in recognition of his exceptional contribution to healthcare, leadership, education, research and public service over more than five decades. The 1845 Foundation Medal was commissioned by the... Read More
22 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Munster Technological University (MTU) has today conferred an honorary doctorate on former President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Irish public life, the arts, culture, education and human rights. A distinguished academic, writer and poet, the former President has long championed wider... Read More
21 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Only 18 childminders in Cork City and County are registered with Tusla, Cork North Central TD Ken O’Flynn has revealed, meaning families who use any other childminder in Cork cannot get the National Childcare Scheme subsidy. Figures provided by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in reply... Read More
15 October 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Legal News Mitchelstown native and Dublin-based barrister John Moher SC has been appointed Senior Counsel, one of the highest professional distinctions at The Bar of Ireland. He was formally called to the Inner Bar at a ceremony in the Four Courts recently. John is also a member of... Read More
12 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Professor J.C. Séamus Davis, of the School of Physics at University College (UCC) has today (MONDAY) been awarded the 2026 Michael Faraday Medal and Prize by the Institute of Physics (IOP), one of the most prestigious honours in science. Professor Davis, who is also Professor of Physics at... Read More
7 Octoberr 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Politics Cork Senator Laura Harmon calls for State action on student accommodation and commuting crisis in MTU Senator Laura Harmon, Labour spokesperson for Further and Higher Education, raised MTU student accommodation at Oireachtas committee today (7.10.26) she said: “MTU’s Bishopstown campus urgently needs improved transport links and delivery... Read More
2 October 2026 By Tony Forde Tony@TheCork.ie Harrington, Joe- Once Upon A Road: The History and Times of an Irish Butter Road. The 1747 Turnpike from Listowel to Cork –€24.99 from Mercier website ‘Meticulously researched, well-illustrated with the earliest maps, and captivating images, the good times and bad times, poverty, persecution, and land ownership are... Read More
22 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie UCC researcher warns that two decades after Ireland’s world-leading smoking ban, the country’s progress on limiting second-hand smoke exposure has stalled, with over 500 Irish deaths in 2023 attributed to the problem Ireland’s progress on reducing second-hand smoke exposure has stalled, with 1.37 million people – 27.9% of... Read More
16 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Culture Night in Carrigaline It is great to see that so much is going on in Carrigaline for Culture Night. With eight venues, over 40 dancers between Kiely Walsh Academy and ELC School of Dance, over 30 singers between a choir, buskers, a concert in the GAA hall... Read More
15 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Kinsale Cultural and Heritage Society is preparing to mark the 425th anniversary of the Battle of Kinsale with two special weekends of commemorative events in September, bringing history to life and highlighting the international significance of one of the defining events in Irish history. The programme will... Read More
12 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie See www.CorkCity.ie/CultureNight Culture Night, on Friday, September 18th, is a night when people are invited to come together for free cultural discovery, creativity and connection. Presented by Cork City Council and part of a nationwide event led by the Arts Council, it gives everyone the opportunity to access,... Read More