20 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Registration is now open for Stroke For Stroke which takes place in August Cork Stroke Support (CSS) is inviting people to tee off this summer for the charity’s annual golf classic. Stroke For Stroke was first established in 2018 to help raise funds and awareness for the organisation,... Read More
19 April 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie After more than 27 years the service took place at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, before a congregation of more than 500 guests. The Church of Ireland community in Cork now awaits the election and consecration of a new bishop in the coming months. The final Service in which... Read More
19 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory (BCO) is inviting established and emerging artists across all disciplines to submit work for ‘Solar Eclipse’, a new exhibition exploring the solar eclipse as both a scientific phenomenon and a metaphor for transformation, alignment, and the interplay of light and shadow. Opening in BCO’s... Read More
18 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland’s Biggest Celebration of Song Returns to Cork this May Bank Holiday – 5 days, 7 Gala Concerts, 70 national competing choirs, 45 national non-competitive choirs, 12 international choirs, 12 competitions, 9 workshops and over 250 festival volunteers Cork will once again become a city of song this... Read More
17 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 10–17 July 2026 Bantry, West Cork Featuring Sara Baume, Jung Chang, Paddy Donnelly, Elaine Feeney, Anton Hur, Charlie Mackesy, Charlotte McConaghy, Miriam O’Callaghan, Louise O’Neill, Katriona O’Sullivan, Ian Rankin, Jessica Traynor, Djamel White, Nussaibah Younis + many more www.westcorkmusic.ie/LFProgramme The West Cork Literary Festival is delighted to unveil... Read More
17 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Cork’s social life has long revolved around communal gatherings. The city’s pub culture, close-knit neighbourhoods, and a well-established habit of spending time in other people’s company have made game nights a recurring fixture rather than an occasional novelty. If you gather enough people in a sitting room... Read More
16 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie News Review Mark Condren is the Cork Person of the Month for March in recognition of his achievements in press photography and his ability to capture the essence of the human experience through his lens. The award follows Mark’s winning of the AIB Press Photographer of the Year... Read More
15 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Pet store officially opens its sixth outlet in Cork Maxi Zoo has celebrated its 20th anniversary with the official opening of its first store in North Cork creating six full and part-time jobs. The new outlet in Mallow, located at Park Road next to the Dairygold Co-Op, is... Read More
14 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea is encouraging people across Cork North West and beyond to check their passports now and renew them online if necessary, as part of the Government’s 2026 Passport Renewal Campaign. The call comes following confirmation from the Minister for Foreign... Read More
14 April 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Mayor’s gala will raise funds for Youghal RNLI, Down Syndrome Cork and Cancer Connect Youghal Youghal will host one of Cork’s flagship charity events this May, as the County Mayor’s annual charity gala comes to the east Cork town for a seaside‑themed evening of fundraising and celebration. The... Read More
14 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The rise of live or real-time casino gaming has transformed how players experience online gambling. Instead of relying solely on automated systems, players can now interact with real dealers, watch games unfold in real time, and enjoy a more immersive experience that closely resembles a physical casino.... Read More
13 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The rapid transformation of digital entertainment has significantly reshaped the gambling industry, pushing online casinos into a new era of innovation and accessibility. Over the past decades, technological advancements have revolutionized how players interact with gaming platforms, making them faster, more secure, and increasingly immersive. One notable... Read More