2 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A striking new permanent artwork by Cork-based glass artist, Sophie Longwill, has been unveiled at Cork Opera House as part of its extended 170th anniversary celebrations. The commission, titled Illuminating the Archives, was sponsored by Fleetwood Paints and developed in partnership with Sample-Studios, representing a lasting cultural legacy... Read More
1 April 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork has reinforced its ambition to grow as a leading international conference destination following another successful Keep Cork Meeting Expo, hosted by Cork Convention Bureau, the business events division of Visit Cork, at Páirc Uí Chaoimh recently (March 26). Recognised as the largest meetings expo in the country,... Read More
31 March 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting arts organisations, community groups, artists and others to submit proposals for events that will be programmed as part of Culture Night 2026 Cork County Council has issued an open call for events to celebrate culture, creativity and the arts as part of Culture... Read More
30 March 2026, Monday By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork City Council celebrates completion of landmark Shandon restoration as church’s original 300-year-old doors are installed The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Fergal Dennehy, rang the bells of the city’s famous St Anne’s Church at Shandon Friday to mark the formal completion of a major Cork City... Read More
29 March 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie DeBarra’s Folk Club presents Ímar Saturday 25th April Tickets on sale now from https://debarra.ie/event/imar/ DeBarra’s Folk Club are delighted to present new Glasgow-based five-piece Ímar to perform on Saturday, 25th April. Ímar features current and former members of Mànran, Mec Lir, RURA and Talisk, and a collectively crammed... Read More
29 March 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie More than 350 people from Cork City’s business community came together last night (Saturday 28 March) at the 69th Cork Business Association (CBA) Cork Business of the Year Awards, sponsored by PTSB, to honour the city’s most outstanding enterprises, with the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival taking home the... Read More
28 March 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A EuroMillions player in Co. Cork has had a Friday night to remember as they matched 5 numbers in the EuroMillions draw to win €27,551. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw, Friday 27th March, at Spar, Firegrove Service Station, Bishopstown, Co.... Read More
26 March 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Skibbereen Heritage Centre Announces Update on Cork County Council Burial Register Records – Records from 27 graveyards have been added in the last year Skibbereen Heritage Centre has added newly digitised Cork County Council burial register records from 27 graveyards to its online database. This latest update brings the... Read More
24 March 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Opinion Alternative lending is growing rapidly, especially in Ireland, where the market for such loans is projected to reach $899.1 million. But this sudden increase in popularity is not limited to loans; many Irish people are increasingly using online platforms in their everyday lives, and this article will... Read More
24 March 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment: Is There Room to Expect the Unexpected in European Football This Season? European football is not short on front-runners, but March has not made everything neat. Arsenal is seven points clear in the Premier League, Inter still leads Serie A, PSG remains first in Ligue 1, Barcelona... Read More
24 March 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment India’s triumph at the 2026 T20 World Cup, co-hosted across India and Sri Lanka, was a masterclass in tournament cricket. The defending champions arrived as favourites and, despite one significant wobble, delivered on that billing to lift the trophy at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. For... Read More
23 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The award winners will receive studio space for 4 weeks, €2,500 and opportunities to show their work to the public Cork County Council and Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre have announced Julie Merriman and Lara Quinn as the recipients of the 2026 Partnership Residencies at Uillinn: West Cork... Read More