8 June 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment “I fully understand the house edge, but I still sit down at the table” — a phrase you might hear from all sorts of players, including the well-educated and the cautious. There lies an intriguing contradiction: awareness of inevitable losses doesn’t stop people from returning to the... Read More
8 June 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The desire to test one’s luck has accompanied humanity throughout its history. Long before the advent of digital technology, people rolled dice, drew lots and placed bets. The journey from primitive dice to modern servers processing millions of bets per second spans millennia of cultural and technical... Read More
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 Sport The Amarenco Lakewood Tennis Club Open has concluded after a nine-day tournament that attracted 330 competitors. The event at the Ovens venue featured 18 events across ladies’, men’s and mixed doubles, with players competing across six grades. The competition, which ran from May 22nd to 30th, is... Read More
17 June 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Bingo in the Philippines has become a cultural staple that thrives on its seamless blend of simplicity, excitement, and social interaction. Whether enjoyed in traditional community halls or through modern online platforms, PH Bingo carries an enduring appeal that transcends generations. Yet, the secret to its long-standing popularity... 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