10 June 2026 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy, has announced the recipients of his Civic and Culture Awards, recognising exceptional service and contribution to Cork City and beyond. The awards will be presented at the Lord Mayor’s Civic, Community and Voluntary Awards Ceremony, taking place in Cork City... Read More
10 June 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Thomas Tuchel and World Cup 2026: how far can England really go England appointed a coach with very little tolerance for drift. His first day was on 16th October, 2024 and he assumed office on 1st January 2025 under an 18-month contract at first. England Football announced that... Read More
9 June 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Inaugural Cork Person of the Year Sister Colette Hickey Becomes Ireland’s Oldest Living Person The inaugural Cork Person of the Year, Sister Colette Hickey, has become Ireland’s oldest living person at the age of 108. Sr. Colette, who joined the Good Shepherd Sisters over 90 years ago at... Read More
8 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has officially launched the first in a series of summer music performances that will take place across West Cork this June, July and August. The Special Music Event Scheme provides funding for voluntary music groups to organise and perform up to four music events in... Read More
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
8 June 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment “I fully understand the house edge, but I still sit down at the table” — a phrase you might hear from all sorts of players, including the well-educated and the cautious. There lies an intriguing contradiction: awareness of inevitable losses doesn’t stop people from returning to the... Read More
8 June 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The desire to test one’s luck has accompanied humanity throughout its history. Long before the advent of digital technology, people rolled dice, drew lots and placed bets. The journey from primitive dice to modern servers processing millions of bets per second spans millennia of cultural and technical... Read More
8 June 2026 By Roger Kennedy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment Ireland’s relationship with the World Cup has always been a mix of pride and frustration, from moments of glory to disappointment, giving supporters a whole host of emotions. The country has experienced many moments in the competition that have thrilled and disappointed many, with a lot of... Read More
8 June 2026 By Roger Kennedy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment When people think about lottery funding, they often picture sports facilities, parks, museums or heritage buildings. While those areas remain important, lottery-backed funding has also supported a growing number of technology-focused organisations and digital inclusion projects across the UK. In recent years, access to technology has become... Read More
7 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork on a Fork Fest has been named the number one food festival in Europe by Big 7 Travel, an influential travel website (EnjoyTravel.com) offering guides to the best places to visit around the world. Going into its fifth year, the Cork City Council festival which is delivered... Read More
5 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Kinsale & District Lions Club is proud to be part of the organising team behind the Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle 2026, one of Cork’s premier charity cycling events, which was officially launched recently at Cork ARC Cancer Support House. The highly successful event is a collaboration between... 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