17 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 10–17 July 2026 Bantry, West Cork Featuring Sara Baume, Jung Chang, Paddy Donnelly, Elaine Feeney, Anton Hur, Charlie Mackesy, Charlotte McConaghy, Miriam O’Callaghan, Louise O’Neill, Katriona O’Sullivan, Ian Rankin, Jessica Traynor, Djamel White, Nussaibah Younis + many more www.westcorkmusic.ie/LFProgramme The West Cork Literary Festival is delighted to unveil... Read More
16 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie News Review Mark Condren is the Cork Person of the Month for March in recognition of his achievements in press photography and his ability to capture the essence of the human experience through his lens. The award follows Mark’s winning of the AIB Press Photographer of the Year... Read More
15 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Pet store officially opens its sixth outlet in Cork Maxi Zoo has celebrated its 20th anniversary with the official opening of its first store in North Cork creating six full and part-time jobs. The new outlet in Mallow, located at Park Road next to the Dairygold Co-Op, is... Read More
14 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea is encouraging people across Cork North West and beyond to check their passports now and renew them online if necessary, as part of the Government’s 2026 Passport Renewal Campaign. The call comes following confirmation from the Minister for Foreign... Read More
14 April 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Mayor’s gala will raise funds for Youghal RNLI, Down Syndrome Cork and Cancer Connect Youghal Youghal will host one of Cork’s flagship charity events this May, as the County Mayor’s annual charity gala comes to the east Cork town for a seaside‑themed evening of fundraising and celebration. The... Read More
14 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The rise of live or real-time casino gaming has transformed how players experience online gambling. Instead of relying solely on automated systems, players can now interact with real dealers, watch games unfold in real time, and enjoy a more immersive experience that closely resembles a physical casino.... Read More
13 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The rapid transformation of digital entertainment has significantly reshaped the gambling industry, pushing online casinos into a new era of innovation and accessibility. Over the past decades, technological advancements have revolutionized how players interact with gaming platforms, making them faster, more secure, and increasingly immersive. One notable... Read More
12 April 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cobh to Mark 114th Anniversary of Titanic Tragedy on April 12th, 2026 On Sunday April 12th, 2026 at 12 noon, the town of Cobh in County Cork will host a special public ceremony at the Titanic Memorial Garden to mark the 114th anniversary of the sinking of the... Read More
10 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Ireland’s Gen Z didn’t just grow up with the internet — they grew up as the internet. Born between 1997 and 2012, this cohort has never known a world without Wi-Fi, smartphones, or the quiet hum of notifications. They are, in every measurable sense, the most digitally... Read More
9 April 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Ballydehob Jazz Festival 2026 A Celebration of Music, Circus, Dance, Art & Community Ballydehob, West Cork | May Bank Holiday 30 April – 4 May 2026 www.ballydehobjazz.org This May Bank Holiday weekend, the village of Ballydehob will once again burst into life as the Ballydehob Jazz Festival returns for... Read More
9 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Picture Credit The 2026 Formula 1 season has brought the sport’s biggest technical reset yet. Lighter cars and a stronger focus on electric power have turned the opening races in Australia, China, and Japan into the first real test of the new rules. And already, the 2025... Read More
2 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A striking new permanent artwork by Cork-based glass artist, Sophie Longwill, has been unveiled at Cork Opera House as part of its extended 170th anniversary celebrations. The commission, titled Illuminating the Archives, was sponsored by Fleetwood Paints and developed in partnership with Sample-Studios, representing a lasting cultural legacy... Read More