What you need to know about the Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS clash + 1xBet.ie special offer for the match

15 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The qualifying rounds in the European competitions are approaching their climax. The Conference League play-off round decides who progresses to the league phase, which guarantees every club €3.17 million. Find a preview of the first leg between Shamrock Rovers and Finnish side KuPS in the 1xBet.ie review. Betting... Read More

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13th August, 2026

Five players to watch in Cork Gaelic Football Championship

13 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The start of the season has shown just how unpredictable this campaign could be. Several favourites have already dropped points, while a number of matches have been decided by standout individual performances. 1xBet.ie highlights five players who made their mark in the opening group fixtures and are... Read More

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12th August, 2026

Bantry Bay Welcomes Final Cruise Ship of 2026

12 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie.ie Bantry Bay Port Company welcomed the Insignia as its final cruise ship of 2026 today, 12th August, marking the close of a vibrant season that saw 9 cruise liners call to Bantry Bay. From April to August, these vessels brought more than 6,000 passengers and crew from around... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

10th August, 2026

Legends Palace Megaways Bonuses That Actually Fit the Reels

10 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Legends Palace and the Megaways bonuses that shape slot play There have emerged a number of online slot casinos started by the British people in recent times that have slot lobbies which seem to be big in the beginning but are actually very empty once you take... Read More

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9th August, 2026

Cork County Council Invites Applications for 2027 Heritage Conservation Funding

9 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, TD, has announced funding for three built heritage schemes: the 2027 Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS), Historic Thatched Buildings Stream (HTB) and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF). Cork County Council is encouraging owners and custodians of historic and... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, POLITICS

9th August, 2026

Together at the Castle returns for its sixth successful year

9 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie HSE South West is delighted to announce that the hugely successful ‘Together at the Castle’ mental health and wellbeing day returns to Mallow Castle on Sunday, September 6, 2026 from 1pm to 5pm. The free event aims to foster a sense of community and raise awareness about the... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

9th August, 2026

Best Wholesale THCA Websites in 2026: 7 Brands Worth Partnering With

9 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment If you run a smoke shop, dispensary, or hemp brand, you already know sourcing matters as much as selling. THCA wholesale has grown into one of the most competitive corners of the hemp market, and the difference between a good supplier and a bad one usually comes... Read More

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7th August, 2026

Credit Union creates new loan product for Trainee Pilots

7 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork HQ’ed Atlantic Flight Training Academy, along with Elevate, and Clonmel Credit Union have signed Memorandum of Understanding Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), Elevate and Clonmel Credit Union have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a significant step forward in the development of a dedicated finance... Read More

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5th August, 2026

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Package holidays

5 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie What is a package holiday? A package holiday is a holiday you buy at a total or inclusive price. For the holiday to be treated as package, it must include an overnight stay or last at least 24 hours. It must also include at least 2 of the... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, JOBS

5th August, 2026

Understanding Betting Lines Before Game Day

5 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Betting lines include different market types, such as moneylines, point spreads, and totals. They are among the first things sports bettors encounter before a game begins, but they represent much more than numbers on a betting board. Learning how to interpret betting lines before game day can... Read More

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5th August, 2026

What Modern Digital Platforms Reveal About Contemporary Habits

5 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Interaction with digital devices has become routine across age groups, reflecting personal priorities and communication patterns. Deloitte Ireland’s 2026 Digital Consumer Trends survey found that 60% of phone owners checked their devices within 15 minutes of waking. At the same time, many adults took steps to limit... Read More

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5th August, 2026

Why a Good Deck Increases Property Value | A Cork Homeowner’s Guide

6 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Why a Good Deck Increases Property Value Talk to enough real estate agents and you’ll hear the same thing over and over: buyers fall for backyards almost as hard as they fall for kitchens. A solid deck is often the reason. It’s the kind of feature that makes... Read More

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