9 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has welcomed confirmation that a new, purpose-built Passport Office will open in Cork City in Q4 2026, representing a major investment in public services for the region. The new Passport Office, located at Navigation Square, will include a modern... Read More
9 February 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Micro-sports leagues did not appear by accident. They grew out of a simple problem. Many people no longer want to watch a full game that lasts two hours. Attention is split. Phones buzz when you place a bet. Time feels tight. Sports had to change or risk... Read More
7 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody A local man in his mid‑20s is said to be “shaken but not stirred” after accidentally watching The Late Late Show for a full seven minutes on Friday night. The incident occurred when the man, who wishes to remain anonymous “for obvious reasons,” sat... Read More
6 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody A groundbreaking new study conducted by leading experts located “in the other room” has confirmed that 87% of loud crashing noises are absolutely nothing and not worth getting up for at all. The research, carried out by people who “definitely heard something but aren’t... Read More
5 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody In a revelation that has stunned the motoring world and left local WhatsApp groups in disarray, a Cork man driving a BMW has publicly admitted to using his indicators “on purpose” while navigating a roundabout in Glanmire. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous... Read More
5 February 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Germany is known for its methodical mindset and calculated decision-making, and that mindset shapes the country’s gambling scene just as much as its engineering or business sectors. Whether it’s at the poker table, in sports betting, or playing classic casino games, German players approach every wager with an... Read More
9 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland’s fastest growing whiskey festival, Cork Whiskey Fest, returns to Cork City for its fourth year from 27–29 March 2026. The festival will feature a relocation to Oliver Plunket St for all Masterclasses and expanded Brand Expo & Socials and a packed programme of tastings – including rare... Read More
3 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Christian Brothers Cork Past Pupil Annual Dinner 2026 The CBC PPU 94th Annual Dinner took place on Saturday 31 January 2026 at the Clayton Hotel, Cork City. The €85 event was black tie. Each ticket included a donation to the CBC Zambia Project. Cork Photographer Billy macGill was... Read More
3 February 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cruise Schedule Unveiled as Maiden Call Kicks Off Season The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) will welcome 103 cruise ships to Cork this year, as part of its highly anticipated cruise season schedule, the biggest cruise schedule in the Republic, between April and October 2026. This year’s schedule... Read More
1 February 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie When JFK visited Cork, Ireland on 28 June 1963 his official photographer was there. Unusually for the time he was taking photos in colour. The high resolution photographs are filed at the JFK Library, Columbia Point, Boston, MA, 02125, USA under reference JFKWHP-1963-06-28-B. Thanks to the internet, these... Read More
30 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Spain offers a refreshing break from the everyday. Relax after sun-drenched days by the Mediterranean. Immerse yourself in lively streets or retreat into nature’s embrace. Spain’s regions cater to every mood and style of travel. But with so many enticing choices, where do you start? It can be... Read More
28 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park is delighted to announce the birth of two endangered Northern cheetah cubs (Acinonyx jubatus soemmeringii), a male and female, born on the 24th of November 2025 to mother Florence and father Nawab. Florence, the cubs’ mother, is five years old and was born at Fota... Read More