10 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bank of Ireland has introduced new measures across its branch network to support customers who may need some extra help with their everyday banking needs. As part of recent branch upgrades, 37 branches have received neuro-inclusive accreditation including Ballincollig, Blackpool, Little Island, and Carrigaline. 44 more branches are planned by the end... Read More
7 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Parent’s leave entitles each parent to 9 weeks’ leave during the first 2 years of a child’s life, or in the case of adoption, within 2 years of the placement of the child with the family. It is available to both employees and people who are self-employed. You... Read More
3 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 2026 Tour de Munster gets underway in Cork City on Thursday, August 6th, as more than 100 cyclists set off on a four-day, 600km charity cycle through the towns and villages of Munster. Irish cycling legend Sean Kelly, a long-time participant and Tour de Munster Ambassador, will... Read More
3 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Many people take pride in being independent. Whether it’s managing a busy career, caring for family, or handling everyday responsibilities, there’s often a belief that asking for help is a sign of weakness. When it comes to health, however, that mindset can sometimes do more harm than good.... Read More
27 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Employee nominated funding will support Cork Penny Dinners and Down Syndrome Ireland’s Cork Branch (Field of Dreams) Two Cork-based organisations have been awarded €10,000 each through the inaugural Aviva Employee Community Fund, a new initiative that enables Aviva colleagues to support charities and organisations that are doing vital... Read More
25 July 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Getting an autism diagnosis is rarely just a clinical formality. For most people, it’s an emotional moment — sometimes a relief, sometimes overwhelming, often both at once. And while it’s easy to think of a diagnosis as just a word that gets attached to someone, in real life... Read More
24 July 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Invisalign has revolutionised orthodontic treatment across Ireland, offering adults and teenagers a discreet alternative to traditional metal braces. As more Irish people seek straighter smiles without the aesthetic concerns associated with conventional braces, understanding the financial investment required becomes increasingly important. The cost of Invisalign treatment in Ireland... Read More
15 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann is urging customers across West Cork and parts of North Cork to use water wisely as demand for treated water continues to rise during the current spell of warm weather.Uisce Éireann are actively monitoring the network, managing water resources, repairing leaks and implementing targeted measures to... Read More
27 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is based on the Model Farm Road, Cork
23 June 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Conducted by renowned maestro Neil Thomson and featuring celebrated Irish violinist Mairéad Hickey as soloist Irish Guide Dogs is delighted to announce a spectacular fundraising concert featuring the internationally acclaimed European Doctors Orchestra (EDO), taking place at Cork City Hall on Sunday, 28 June 2026 at 3 pm.... Read More
22 June 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie With Emergency Departments (ED) continuing to experience significant demand across Cork, patients are being encouraged to consider all available urgent care options when seeking emergency medical assessment. Professor Adrian Murphy, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Mater Private Network Cork and CUH, said helping patients access the right care... Read More
21 June 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Brian O’Farrell of O’Farrell Funeral Directors, Midleton, has returned home following a month in the Himalayas, where he successfully summited Island Peak, a 6,189 metre mountain, before taking on the Mount Everest Marathon, in support of the CUMH Neonatal Unit at Cork University Hospital. The challenge has already... Read More