14 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Online casino tournaments have revolutionized the way players engage with their favorite games, offering a competitive twist to the traditional solitary gaming experience. These tournaments bring players together in a virtual arena where they can compete for prizes, prestige, and the thrill of victory. With various games... Read More
13 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Image by Bruno from Pixabay Casino reward systems are built around how the human brain reacts to uncertainty and excitement. Small wins, surprises, and rapid feedback release dopamine, the chemical associated with motivation and anticipation. These quick bursts of reward create a sense of fun, turning what... Read More
12 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie When physical mobility begins to change, daily routines can become unexpectedly challenging. Yet the right support tools can transform these challenges into manageable moments, helping individuals regain independence and maintain personal comfort. Mobility solutions today are designed not only to assist with movement but also to enhance safety,... Read More
10 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Medtech, the Ibec group that represents the Medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland recently announced the winners of the Irish Medtech Awards 2025, which are held as part of Medtech Rising, 4 December, in The Galmont, Galway. It was a fantastic night for Cork-based Medtech as... Read More
9 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie M&S Douglas Village has launched its significantly expanded fashion, home, and beauty departments just in time for Christmas, celebrating its 15th anniversary with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony by Munster Rugby players Caitriona Finn, Lyndsay Clarke, and Eve Prendergast. The store held the official ribbon cutting on Thursday 4th... Read More
9 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Ireland is famous for its rich culture, green meadows and traditions, but in recent decades it has also become one of the leading countries where online casinos thrive. Virtual platforms offer players unique opportunities to gamble without leaving their homes. However, with the increase in the popularity... Read More
8 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork University Press presents: The Irish Revolution Diplomacy and reactions, 1919-1923 Edited by Dermot Keogh, Owen McGee and Mervyn O’Driscoll Available Now It is often forgotten that leaders of the Irish Revolution considered the domestic and international campaigns for Irish independence to be organically linked. Focusing on this... Read More
8 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Primecore — the life-sciences consultancy now stepping up its global operations — has announced plans to create 100 new positions over the next three years. The move marks a clear push in its international growth strategy. A significant portion of these specialist roles is expected to land in... Read More
7 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 24th June 2026 – Live at the Marquee Cork – Tickets on sale this Monday 8th December at 10am It was announced that Five will take to the stage of the Marquee this summer on 24th June. Tickets go on sale this Monday 8th December at 10am from Ticketmaster.ie Formed... Read More
5 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Marking International Volunteers Day, Ballyphehane Togher Arts and Crafts Initiative honours three decades of community empowerment through craft. The Ballyphehane Togher Arts and Crafts Initiative (BTACI) last night proudly launched its Lifelines exhibition at Cork City Hall. The launch coincided with International Volunteers Day and the group’s 30th anniversary. Speaking... Read More
5 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, has today announced additional funding to support the continuation of vital biodiversity conservation programmes at Fota Wildlife Park, in partnership with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). A total of €700,000 has been allocated to secure the future... Read More
5 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork International Hotel has launched their annual Giving Tree which helps support families struggling with the financial burden of the festive period. The Giving Tree, which is a collaboration with St Vincent De Paul, helps to ensure children from around Cork receive a gift this Christmas. The... Read More