14 January 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Statement by President of Ireland Catherine Connolly on the death of Seán Ó Sé “It is with deep sadness that I have learned of the death of Seán Ó Sé, one of the most distinctive and cherished voices in Irish traditional song. Seán’s singing, rooted in the Irish... Read More
14 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment There’s something special about making the right call in Cork. Maybe it’s nailing a tricky question at a packed pub quiz or picking the winner at Mallow Races on a rain-soaked afternoon. It isn’t always loud or flashy. Sometimes, it’s just a quiet nod from friends when... Read More
13 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Walk through Ballincollig on any given evening and the change is subtle but clear. Traditional venues still glow along Main Street, yet many residents now carry a full gaming experience in their pocket. What was once tied to a physical location is increasingly shaped by screens, apps... Read More
12 January 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Get ready to ‘Twist and Shout’ in Kinsale Less than 3 weeks to go to the Kinsale Beatles Festival in association with Murphys Irish Stout this February Bank Holiday Weekend – Jan 30th to Feb 1st Beatles fans get set to welcome the return of the Kinsale Beatles... Read More
12 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The is an annual event in City Hall, Cork Sunday 25th January 2026 3.00pm-5.00pm Evelyn Grant and the Cork Pops Orchestra Hanley (Voice of Ireland) Emma Sophia Age 9 MTU Carnival Samba Director Stephen Kelly A January ‘Gathering’ of young and old, from communities all over Cork and... Read More
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10 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The weekly prize of €50,000 goes to Prize Bond number AXL763741 held in County Cork. The bond was purchased in 2021. There were over 8,761 prizes awarded in this week’s Prize Bond Draw, amounting to more than €734,000. In addition to a €500,000 prize awarded on the last... Read More
10 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Combining traditional Irish music with influences from soul, gospel and rock Hothouse Flowers have made their mark on the Irish music scene for four decades and with a motto of “Let’s do this thing” have plenty more to give. They are pleased to announce more shows for 2026... Read More
21 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment So if we start with the basics, Cork has always been a place where people show up for a good night out, from live music to local theatre and everything in between. Now that same appetite for craic and connection has shifted onto screens, with friends gathering... Read More
5 January 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The world of Filipino card games, particularly Tongits, has witnessed significant growth in its online presence. Players nationwide seek platforms that offer not only skill-centric gameplay but also vibrant social interactions. GameZone’s Tongits Philippines real player community has emerged as a prominent destination catering to these criteria,... Read More
4 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie This year’s MCs will be RTÉ’s Miriam O’Callaghan and Marty Morrissey Another year of exceptional achievement and community spirit in Cork will be celebrated at the 33rd Cork Person of the Year Annual Gala Awards Lunch on 23rd January 2026 at the newly renovated Metropole Hotel. The event... Read More
3 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Various Cork food stuffs have become hard to get when they were bought by corporations (Tanora, Beamish) but Spiced beef remains in existence, no single company owns it, it’s a natural product, with each producer having their own trademark recipe I grew up hearing about Cork spiced beef... Read More