29 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Over half of child car seats (54%) checked by the Road Safety Authority’s Check It Fits service were incorrectly fitted and needed some type of adjustment to make them a safe fit. If a child’s car seat isn’t fitted correctly, it could lead to a serious or fatal injury in the event of a collision. The RSA are delighted to announce that their... Read More
29 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Castlemartyr Resort is proud to announce the return of its annual Charity Gala, taking place on Thursday, 11th December 2025. This special evening will unite the community in support of Cork Penny Dinners, a longstanding charity that provides hot, nourishing meals, comfort, and companionship to those in need.... Read More
28 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Ford Ireland has today announced it has raised €26,310 on behalf of the Irish Guide Dogs, from its Drive 4 UR Community campaign, which launched in September 2025. Over five weekends in September and October 2025, Ford donated €30 to Irish Guide Dogs for every test drive taken at... Read More
28 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Midleton Hillwalking Club celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a walk on Saturday 10 October. A large group of past and present members walked the Midleton Greenway, followed by refreshments in the Midleton GAA Club. The Club always welcomes new members. It offers walks for several fitness levels, from challenging... Read More
25 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin councillor for Cork City South West, Joe Lynch, has welcomed the installation of new signage at the pedestrian crossings on Baker Street in Ballincollig; marking the first time new ‘Type B’ pedestrian crossing signage has been used within Cork City Council’s administrative area. Cllr. Lynch said:... Read More
21 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Report into sunbed use is a step towards reducing avoidable harms A new Health Research Board report looking at the effectiveness of public health interventions in reducing sunbed use, is a significant step forward in shaping evidence-based policy, a Fine Gael TD has said. Leas-Chathaoirleach of the... Read More
20 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Fiona Corcoran is Cork Person of the Month for October in recognition of her work with the Greater Chernobyl Cause, which has for over two decades worked to transform the lives of those impacted by nuclear radiation and war in former Soviet Union countries such as Ukraine and... Read More
20 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Over 15,000 Attendances at Mallow General Hospital’s Medical Assessment Unit Since 2022 Cork North West Fine Gael TD, Deputy John Paul O’Shea, has welcomed new figures from the HSE showing that more than 15,000 patients have attended the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) at Mallow General Hospital since 2022.... Read More
20 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann’s targeted flushing programme is moving into the Greenmount area of the city. Crews will start the works on Monday 20 October. This programme is a series of proactive flushing works which aims to improve water quality for homes and businesses across Cork City and is part... Read More
14 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Almost 400 women will attend Enable Ireland’s ‘Lavanagh Ladies Lunch’ which celebrates its 28th anniversary this year on Wednesday the 12th of November in Maryborough Hotel, Cork. The annual event raises vital funds for Enable Ireland’s disability services for children and adults in Cork with a particular focus... Read More
11 October 2025 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Residents of Millstreet in north Cork will soon benefit from a more secure and reliable water supply with Uisce Éireann set to begin works next week to reduce high levels of leakage in the area. The works will take place along along R583 Minehill Millstreet, Sandpit, Dromahoe, and... Read More
22 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease has welcomed government officials, academic leaders, and industry partners to its hub in Cork, reinforcing the company’s commitment to productive partnerships and collaborative relationships within Ireland’s life sciences sector. Alongside established global operations in Dublin and Athlone, the Cork hub demonstrates Alexion’s dedication to... Read More