25 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fresh from celebrating its 50th anniversary, Blarney Woollen Mills has been awarded the prestigious National Lifestyle Store of the Year by Retail Excellence Ireland — a landmark recognition of its continued evolution, innovation, and commitment to world-class retail. Founded on the grounds of an 18th-century mill in County Cork, Blarney... Read More
25 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Research Strategies for Topics with Limited Published Material Working on a topic with minimal published material can feel like being dropped into an empty room with no map, no clues, and no clear direction. Yet this challenge often turns into one of the most meaningful academic experiences because... Read More
25 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Writing for Global Audiences: Cultural Considerations in Academic Essays Sláinte! As writers, we’re steeped in a tradition of eloquence, a love of language that often embraces nuance, indirectness, and a touch of that famous Irish wit. It’s what makes our conversations brilliant, and our poetry sing. But when... Read More
24 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie RTÉ’s The Entrepreneurs – Episode 4 airs Monday 24 November at 8.00pm on RTÉ One The next episode of The Entrepreneurs, a new documentary series in partnership with RTÉ and EY Ireland, shines a spotlight on three inspiring businesses from across Ireland – including Cork-based Otonomee, which is redefining customer experience for global brands. Founded by Aidan and Hilary... Read More
24 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Funded by the Golden Jubilee Trust, the Cork Butter Museum brings the story of butter-making to classrooms across Ireland – https://thebuttermuseum.com/resources/schools/ The Butter Museum in Cork has announced the launch of a new suite of learning resources designed to help children explore Ireland’s rich history of butter-making and... Read More
23 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Saturday night Celebrations for Cork Lotto player after €292,572 win Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot set to roll towards estimated €5.5 million A Lotto player in Cork became the biggest winner of last night’s draw after matching five numbers and the bonus to win an incredible €292,572. The winning Quick... Read More
22 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Recognition for OPW: 13 Green Flag and 6 Green Heritage Site Accreditation awards for Public Parks and Gardens The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce that 13 OPW sites were among over 120 Irish public parks, gardens and voluntary run green community spaces across the... Read More
22 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Managing Director of Trigon Hotels has received a special recognition award from the Cork branch of the Irish Hotels Federation for his exceptional contribution to the hospitality industry. Aaron Mansworth, was honoured at the Cork branch of the Irish Hotels Federation annual dinner on Wednesday night. The... Read More
20 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie When: Friday 5th to Sunday 7th December Times: Fri 5th 5pm – 9pm; Sat 6th 2pm – 8pm; Sun 7th 1pm – 6pm Experience a West Cork Christmas in Crookhaven as local food producers, artists, and crafts people gather for this year’s Crookhaven Christmas Fair which takes place from Friday 5th... Read More
20 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Having an interest in gambling has always been part of people’s lives in Ireland. And the players now face a wider range of choices than they ever have before. Some folks still hold a strong emotional attachment to the physical casino floors, while some prefer online platforms.... Read More
19 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork Business Association (CBA), in partnership with Cork City Council, are again running the Cork City Christmas Display Competition — a celebration of creativity, community, and Christmas spirit across Cork city! This year’s competition invites businesses of all sizes to transform their windows and façades into dazzling festive displays that will captivate shoppers,... Read More
18 November 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Independent coffee shops in Cork City are invited to take part in Coffee House Lates, a unique, citywide event on Thursday, 27th November and Friday, 28th November that aims to turn coffee shops into vibrant social hubs after hours. A Cork Night-Time Economy Initiative, facilitated by the Cork... Read More