27 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie New book: Building Mitchelstown, 1779-1830 by David A. Fleming A terrific night was had by all at the St George’s Arts and Heritage Centre in Mitchelstown one Friday earlier this month to celebrate the launch of Building Mitchelstown, 1779—1830 by David A. Fleming. Over 75 people packed into the venue to hear Dr Michael Potterton... Read More
27 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie While the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival still has one day to go, it has already delivered a major boost to local businesses, with many reporting their most successful year yet over Cork City’s busiest weekend. More than 500 musicians and 100,000 jazz fans from Ireland and abroad filled... Read More
27 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It’s often said that Cork City needs more parks or green areas, but the City extends well beyond the CBD. This area is to the North East. Railway Park is located at the end of O’Mahoney’s Ave, which is itself a tiny street leading from St Lukes to... Read More
27 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie ‘A Miracle on South Mall’ Experience a Classic Christmas Escape at The Imperial Hotel, Cork The Grand Dame of Cork invites guests to spend Christmas in residence for the first time in years, with an indulgent festive package in the heart of the city. This Christmas, The Imperial... Read More
27 October 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Cork is moving beyond the old picture of a regional support city. The past decade has turned it into a place where capital, talent, and infrastructure converge in three of the most durable global sectors: fintech, AI, and pharma. This shift is not accidental. It is rooted in... Read More
24 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Changing Ireland Galleries was officially launched at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks this month, marking the biggest expansion of public galleries at the National Museum of Ireland in over two decades. Highlights include key objects from Co. Cork, which feature prominently throughout the exhibition. Tánaiste... Read More
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23 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is here! In addition to the main festival programme, the local Cork Jazz Festival committee organise a series of free events bringing jazz onto the streets of Cork over the weekend Get ready for a weekend of free music and an electric atmosphere... Read More
20 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie MTU Marks Historic First with New University Executive and Five New Faculties Munster Technological University (MTU) has marked a historic milestone with the establishment of its new University Executive and five new University Faculties. The University Executive will play a crucial role in shaping MTU as a... Read More
19 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie On October 15, Cork City Hall played host to a special civic reception hosted by the Lord Mayor to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Cork Public Museum, marking eight decades of cultural preservation, public service, and community pride. Founded on 4 April 1945, Cork Public Museum holds the... Read More
18 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The 70th Cork International Film Festival launched Wednesday October 15th at City Hall Chair Cian Blackwell, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy Lord Mayor of Cork, Festival Director and CEO Fiona Clark and Aurélie Godot, Director of Programming, welcomed the guests and officially launched the Festival in City Hall Cork.... Read More
18 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie New public toilets for Marina Park: not yet open. Pending a licence agreement being signed. Cork City Council took delivery of the two new fully accessible toilet units on Monday and they have been placed on a site adjacent to Cortado Coffee at the city end of the... Read More