19 August 2026 By Tom Collins Tom@TheCork.ie Senator Laura Harmon has called for the urgent introduction of a standalone criminal offence for spiking, warning that official figures are unlikely to reflect the true scale of the problem. Cork Labour Senator Laura Harmon said: “A new standalone law to specifically criminalise spiking is urgently needed. This... Read More
19 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy Elaine@TheCork.ie The weekly prize of €50,000 goes to Prize Bond number FV034705 held in County Cork. The bond was purchased in 2005. There were over 8,633 prizes awarded in this week’s Prize Bond Draw, amounting to more than €724,400. In addition to a €500,000 prize awarded on the last... Read More
19 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Cork’s 2026 GAA Championship Campaign and Betting Lessons Cork came away from the 2026 GAA Championship with mixed feelings. The hurlers were close enough to believe another All-Ireland run was possible, yet the campaign ended before the final once again. The footballers reached the last eight and looked... Read More
19 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Ireland launched its first national anti-money-laundering strategy this week, and gambling firms are named specifically as one of the sectors getting closer supervision. Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris told the Irish Examiner the strategy will strengthen oversight of sectors “vulnerable to money laundering,” gambling among them,... Read More
17 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A record-breaking fireman is urging the people of Cork to dig out their running or walking gear for Ireland’s first ever Tower Run in aid of Cork University Hospital. Sub-officer Niall Ó Crualaoich, 51, is no stranger to endurance events – once holding the Guinness World Record time... Read More
17 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The 2026 autumn season at The Everyman features a packed programme of entertainment, including major theatre productions of Judy – End of the Rainbow and Disco Pigs, and the best of Irish and international comedy. Opening the autumn season, Judy – End of the Rainbow is an award-winning play by... Read More
17 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment There is a nice problem to have when the diary starts filling up: deciding what deserves your weekend. Cork gives you plenty of excuses to leave the house this autumn, but the best plans are often the ones you can change at the last minute without feeling... Read More
What you need to know about the Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS clash + 1xBet.ie special offer for the match
15 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The qualifying rounds in the European competitions are approaching their climax. The Conference League play-off round decides who progresses to the league phase, which guarantees every club €3.17 million. Find a preview of the first leg between Shamrock Rovers and Finnish side KuPS in the 1xBet.ie review. Betting... Read More
13 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The start of the season has shown just how unpredictable this campaign could be. Several favourites have already dropped points, while a number of matches have been decided by standout individual performances. 1xBet.ie highlights five players who made their mark in the opening group fixtures and are... Read More
12 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie.ie Bantry Bay Port Company welcomed the Insignia as its final cruise ship of 2026 today, 12th August, marking the close of a vibrant season that saw 9 cruise liners call to Bantry Bay. From April to August, these vessels brought more than 6,000 passengers and crew from around... Read More
10 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Legends Palace and the Megaways bonuses that shape slot play There have emerged a number of online slot casinos started by the British people in recent times that have slot lobbies which seem to be big in the beginning but are actually very empty once you take... Read More
9 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, TD, has announced funding for three built heritage schemes: the 2027 Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS), Historic Thatched Buildings Stream (HTB) and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF). Cork County Council is encouraging owners and custodians of historic and... Read More