29 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment The new bank holiday around Saint Brigid’s Day (the day being 1st February, but the Bank Holiday being the 1st Monday of February) is a unique opportunity to celebrate Ireland’s heritage, including is roots in the Celtic festival Imbolc, celebrating growth, renewal and light. The mythological Brigit... Read More
29 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The airwaves are set to spark with insight, reflection, and forward-thinking as UCC History, in partnership with Coimisiún na Meán, and supported by RTÉ, and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI), proudly announces a landmark Radio Conference to commemorate 100 years of Irish radio. This two-day national event, taking place January 29–30, 2026, at... Read More
29 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Squash and Its Growing Social Appeal in Ireland Squash has long been recognised as one of the most demanding indoor sports, but in Ireland its appeal increasingly goes beyond physical fitness. Across the country, squash has built a reputation as a social and community-driven activity, bringing together... Read More
28 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Motor Club, who in 2026 will celebrate their 50th anniversary, are pleased to announce some preliminary details of the 2026 Clonakilty Park Hotel West Cork Rally which will take place over three days beginning on Friday 13th March. Steve Davis once again takes on the role of... Read More
25 December 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Joint Christmas message 2025 from the Bishops of Cork As bishops serving the people of Cork, we send our warmest Christmas greetings to all who live in our city and county – to people of faith, and to all people of goodwill. Each year, when we sit at... Read More
25 December 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie €4,000 target for 50th Christmas Day charity swim – starts at 12 noon today The annual Broadstrand Christmas Day charity swim at Courtmacsherry in West Cork is hoping for record crowds this year as it celebrates it 50th anniversary. Half a century of icy dips has, so far,... Read More
24 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting private owners, custodians, and community groups to apply for funding to support the care, conservation, maintenance, protection, and promotion of archaeological monuments in their area. The 2026 Community Monuments Fund will enable conservation works to be carried out on archaeological monuments deemed to... Read More
23 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The online casino landscape in Ireland has experienced substantial growth in recent years, and by 2026, it will have become a cornerstone of digital entertainment for many. The surge in popularity can be attributed to several factors, ranging from technological advancements to changing societal attitudes towards gambling. ... Read More
23 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Every day, we make choices that involve some level of risk—even if it’s just trying a new coffee shop or speaking up in a meeting. From routine decisions to life-altering moves, risk-taking shapes how we grow and adapt. Yet while some people thrive on uncertainty, others prefer to... Read More
22 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie When the French government appealed for a Christmas truce with protesting farmers, it was an attempt to cool tensions rather than resolve them entirely. Tractors blocking roads, manure dumped outside public buildings, and placards rejecting the EU-Mercosur trade deal are not seasonal excesses, but reflect a deeper frustration... Read More
20 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kinsale & District Lions Club is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the Lions Clubs International Club Excellence Award for the 2024/2025 year, one of the highest honours a Lions club can receive. The award was formally presented by District Governor Marian McGreevey, to club President... Read More
18 December 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport is expecting 164,000 passengers over the festive period, with ,000 passengers between today and Christmas Eve alone. Passenger numbers this Christmas are up +7% compared to the same period last year with Sunday, December 21 being the busiest day for arrivals and Sunday, December 28 the... Read More