8 June 2026 By Roger Kennedy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment Ireland’s relationship with the World Cup has always been a mix of pride and frustration, from moments of glory to disappointment, giving supporters a whole host of emotions. The country has experienced many moments in the competition that have thrilled and disappointed many, with a lot of... Read More
8 June 2026 By Roger Kennedy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment When people think about lottery funding, they often picture sports facilities, parks, museums or heritage buildings. While those areas remain important, lottery-backed funding has also supported a growing number of technology-focused organisations and digital inclusion projects across the UK. In recent years, access to technology has become... Read More
7 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork on a Fork Fest has been named the number one food festival in Europe by Big 7 Travel, an influential travel website (EnjoyTravel.com) offering guides to the best places to visit around the world. Going into its fifth year, the Cork City Council festival which is delivered... Read More
5 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Kinsale & District Lions Club is proud to be part of the organising team behind the Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle 2026, one of Cork’s premier charity cycling events, which was officially launched recently at Cork ARC Cancer Support House. The highly successful event is a collaboration between... Read More
4 June 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Acclaimed poet, author, and mental health advocate, Daragh Fleming, has been named Cork Person of the Month for May in recognition of his work promoting mental health awareness through the power of poetry and digital storytelling. From Glounthaune, Daragh’s work has resonated deeply across Ireland and beyond. He... Read More
3 June 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Four Grand Slams make up the peak of the tennis calendar, but they are not interchangeable. Each has its own surface, its own culture, and its own set of demands that rewards different types of players. Wimbledon, which runs from 29 June to 12 July this year,... Read More
3 June 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Inside bets in Roulette explained: what they are and how they work Roulette has been part of Irish gaming for a long time, and it’s moved online while maintaining popularity. Cork has its land-based venues, and live Roulette has built a following across Ireland too. Most people... Read More
1 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The information gathered from this survey will assist in the creation of the Cork County Heritage Strategy Cork County Council is developing a Cork County Heritage Strategy and is calling on the public, including individuals, groups and organisations, to get involved and share their views on how the... Read More
1 June 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Online casino websites used to look very different. Many were packed with flashing banners, crowded menus and pages that worked far better on desktops than phones. That has changed as more people now use mobile devices for everyday browsing. One of many casino sites, 5 Gringos, is changing... Read More
30 May 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Maritime Festival The Carrigaline International Maritime and Folk festival from 26th to 28th June is gathering momentum with over 70 performers from 7 countries who will play in the hotel and all the pubs in the town over that weekend. Open air performances will take place in the gig rig on... Read More
30 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Registered charity ‘Dance Cork Firkin Crane’ Calls for Public Support to Sustain Cork’s Home for Dance Dance Cork Firkin Crane (The Firkin Crane Building, John Redmond Street, Shandon, Cork City, T23 Y584) is calling on the public to support the future of dance in Cork, as it launches... Read More
28 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment / Soccer A World Cup squad can look perfect in May and fragile by July. One injury, one bad tactical choice or one exhausted midfielder can change the whole picture. Still, before every major tournament, the same question appears: who has the strongest group on paper? Ahead... Read More