7 October 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie HEINEKEN Ireland is launching a new limited-edition version of Murphy’s Irish Stout to celebrate 170 years of brewing at its Lady’s Well Brewery in Cork. Murphy’s 170 Whiskey Cask Stout is a special limited-edition stout that has been aged in whiskey barrels at the Midleton Distillery in Cork.... Read More
7 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s emerging artists and Ireland’s next generation of musicians take their place alongside international names at the 2026 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. Cork has long been a city that makes musicians feel at home. This October, it will once again become a meeting point for some of Ireland’s... Read More
7 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Picture Credit Formula 1 rarely maintains the same competitive picture throughout an entire season. A driver can build momentum over several weekends, a team can become more competitive as its car develops, and a change of circuit can suddenly favor strengths that mattered much less at the... Read More
7 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Casinos have been part of Ireland’s entertainment scene for many years. While traditional casinos can still be found in some parts of the country, the growth of the internet has changed how people enjoy casino games. Today, people can also explore casino games from their computers and... Read More
6 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The future of a ground-floor unit at 54 Main Street in Midleton now rests with An Coimisiún Pleanála. Coalquay Leisure Limited has appealed Cork County Council’s decision. The appeal was lodged on 14 August, and the commission is due to decide the case by 17 December 2026.... 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
1 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City has received the Purple Flag accreditation, a recognition of its commitment to creating a dynamic, secure, and vibrant evening and night time economy for the 11th year in a row. The Purple Flag highlights Cork’s blend of entertainment, dining and culture all while ensuring the safety... Read More
1 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Betway vs Stake: Which Platform Suits Irish Sports Betting Fans? The landscape of online sports entertainment in Ireland has shifted dramatically over the last few years. Following recent changes in Irish gaming regulations and licensing frameworks, sports fans on Leeside and beyond are increasingly selective about where... Read More
30 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Salty Dog has officially opened its new Cork City location at 45 MacCurtain Street, marking another chapter for the East Cork hospitality brand. The new venue celebrated its Grand Opening on Thursday, 17 September, welcoming guests to the restaurant and bar in the heart of Cork’s Victorian... Read More
28 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Some of Ireland’s most powerful press photographs of the past year are currently on display in Cork, with the AIB Press Photographers Ireland exhibition open to the public in the Atrium of Cork City Hall until Wednesday morning, September 30. The exhibition was officially opened by the Lord... Read More
28 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Make The Imperial Your Home for Christmas The Imperial Hotel unveils its Christmas 2026 residential stays, with two and three-night packages built around good food, festive traditions and time together. The Imperial Hotel on Cork’s South Mall is inviting guests to make Cork’s Grand Dame it’s historic and... Read More
28 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The winning numbers in the Saturday, 26th September, Lotto draw were: 6, 13, 14, 22, 36, 42 and the Bonus was 18. National Lottery spokesperson Darragh O’Dwyer said: “What a fantastic weekend surprise for a Lotto player in Co. Cork who is now set to collect €45,441 after... Read More