11 April 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork grows 10% in March, Dublin drops 3% Cork Airport surged ahead in March, welcoming a total of 249,000 passengers, a 10% increase compared to March 2024. In stark contrast, passengers through Dublin Airport’s terminal doors dropped to 2.54 million, a decline of 83,000 (-3%) versus March last... Read More
10 April 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork on a Fork Fest is inviting Cork city businesses and food producers from the wider Cork region to get involved this August 13-17. Programme will be launched on May 7th Cork on a Fork Fest is calling on businesses and food producers across Cork city and the... Read More
9 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Children’s Hospice Week fundraising event commences in Cork and Dublin on Thursday, 22nd May. LauraLynn, Ireland’s only Children’s Hospice, is delighted to announce the return of its 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge with a new location in Cork on the 22nd May. The annual fundraiser will take place during Children’s Hospice Week at... Read More
9 April 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The Emerald Isle of Ireland has no shortage of natural beauty, historical sights, and exciting attractions. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, exploring the country is both fun and rewarding. Amid Ireland’s incredible wonders, one place stands out: Cork, a city rich in significance and charm.... Read More
9 April 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Ireland has long been a popular place for visitors to explore and discover. This is set to continue in 2025, with millions more people sampling what this part of the world has to offer. Cork is undoubtedly one of the premier places to visit around Ireland, and... Read More
7 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Office of Public Works announces 2024 Visitor Data for Heritage Sites Dublin Castle the Number 1 ticketed heritage site in Ireland; Regional growth at Dungarvan Castle, Donegal Castle, Corlea Trackway, Loughcrew, JFK Arboretum and the Blasket Visitor Centre Ireland’s Castles, Parklands, National Monuments and Gardens continue to... Read More
6 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Historic Buildings in Macroom and Castletownbere Receive Conservation Funding The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll has welcomed Heritage Council grants totalling €450,000 for conservation works on two historic buildings. Cork County Council successfully applied for funding for St Peter’s Church, Castletownbere and Macroom Castle... Read More
5 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie There is a sizable Italian community in Cork City, there is even an Italian honorary consulate in Cork, so things Italian are celebrated leeside. This year, the selection of the best Italian films from the N.I.C.E. Italian Film Festival Ireland is coming to four Irish cities: Cork, Dublin,... Read More
5 April 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Soccer Cork City FC has unveiled the third shirt for the 2025 season, which has been designed in-house by Rebel Army Clothing. The new black shirt features orange brand logos with the Zeus logo across the front in white. The shirt also features a soft pattern inspired by... Read More
3 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie For the second year in a row the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is launching a national photography competition: “My Favourite Waterbody”. LAWPRO is a national shared service working on behalf of the 31 local authorities in Ireland coordinating efforts to achieve good water quality across the country... Read More
2 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The strategy follows a series of successful community engagement events and consultation with local stakeholders. Cork City Council today launched the Shandon Integrated Urban Strategy (IUS), an action-based roadmap for the sustainable and heritage led regeneration of the Shandon area over the coming years. The IUS was drafted... Read More
2 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has been awarded more than €72,000 for the repair and protection of Kinsale Museum through the Historic Structures Fund. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage’s National Built Heritage Service (NBHS) funding will be used to carry out repairs to internal plaster, external ironmongery, masonry walls... Read More