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25 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie A raft of new initiatives that were introduced to support and boost Cork city’s night-time economy have helped the city secure Purple Flag accreditation – the international accreditation for excellence in the evening and night-time economy. The Purple Flag – similar to the Blue Flag accreditation for beaches... Read More
23 September 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaiune@TheCork.ie Garry McCarthy, known creatively as GMC, is Cork Person of the Month for September in recognition of his significant work facilitating workshops for youths and his contribution to Cork’s rap music community. Garry, who has been creating rap music for over two decades, is most well known as... Read More
22 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Ursuline College Blackrock, the oldest continuously running girls’ school in Ireland, is set to mark its 200th anniversary in Blackrock with a major celebration on Saturday 8th November 2025 at the Maryborough House Hotel. The Ursuline Sisters first arrived in Cork in 1771, dedicating themselves to the education... Read More
21 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Cork Tourism Ball 2025 is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Cork’s Vienna Woods Hotel. The event, themed “Harvest & Heritage,” celebrates Cork’s rich traditions and local produce, bringing together over 400 hospitality professionals for networking and collaboration. Musgrave is the joint headline sponsor, and... Read More
20 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Shandon is to benefit from funding for the redevelopment of the Butter Market and Weighmaster’s House Complex Shandon is set for a major regeneration boost, with €7 million in funding awarded to Cork City Council under THRIVE-Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme. The historic Butter Market and Weighmaster’s House will be... Read More
20 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan on behalf of the Government, has said that over 16,000 Cork homes, farms and businesses have connected to NBI’s network. There are 51,920 homes, businesses, and farms in Co Cork that can order or... Read More
20 September 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Resilience can be nurtured through regular journaling for resilience, a practice that combines self-reflection, emotional wellbeing and mindful writing. The process of writing down thoughts, feelings and experiences supports clarity, coping and growth. In this article, we’ll explore how journaling for resilience can restore balance, how to pair... Read More