9 May 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Sports Partnership, Cork City Council and Cork County Council are delighted to launch the #BikeWeekCork 2026 programme of public events. From 9–17 May, communities across Cork City and County will come together to celebrate cycling in all its forms. Bike Week Cork 2026 features a packed schedule... Read More
8 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has recently announced that it plans to appoint a dedicated Autism-Friendly City Officer to position Cork as one of Ireland’s leading autism-inclusive cities. The announcement was made by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Fergal Dennehy, as Adam Harris, Founder and CEO of AsIAm, Ireland’s... Read More
21 April 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Mercy Foundation funds therapeutic seats to boost patient recovery at ‘The Mercy’ The Mercy University Hospital’s Occupational Therapy (OT) department has welcomed the addition of six high-support therapeutic seats, part funded by The Mercy Foundation, that will enhance patient care and recovery. For patients who are frail... Read More
20 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Registration is now open for Stroke For Stroke which takes place in August Cork Stroke Support (CSS) is inviting people to tee off this summer for the charity’s annual golf classic. Stroke For Stroke was first established in 2018 to help raise funds and awareness for the organisation,... Read More
14 April 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Mayor’s gala will raise funds for Youghal RNLI, Down Syndrome Cork and Cancer Connect Youghal Youghal will host one of Cork’s flagship charity events this May, as the County Mayor’s annual charity gala comes to the east Cork town for a seaside‑themed evening of fundraising and celebration. The... Read More
13 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Initiative is organised by Horizons’ Ability@Work and runs throughout April 2026 Employers across Cork city and county are invited to participate in this year’s Job Shadow Day, which offers a one-day work experience opportunity to job seekers with disabilities. The programme is run by Horizons’ Ability@Work and last... Read More
10 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Potel Scholarship is named after the founder of the Bon Secours sisters, Josephine Potel Bon Secours Hospital Cork recently announced a new €20,000 third level sponsorship aimed at supporting students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds attending University College Cork (UCC). The Potel Scholarship will provide a third level... Read More
1 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kingsbridge Private Hospital of Belfast is hosting free information events in Cork Cork residents are invited to attend a free information event hosted by Kingsbridge Private Hospital to learn how to access world-class medical treatment in Northern Ireland – fully reimbursed by the HSE. The events take place... Read More
27 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann has recently delivered the first phase of improvement works at Grand Parade Pumping Station. These works are part of Uisce Éireann’s wider investment in wastewater services across Cork City – strengthening essential infrastructure that communities rely on every day. Works commenced in early January along a... Read More
24 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie If you have a medical condition covered by the Long-Term Illness Scheme, you can get free drugs, medicines and medical and surgical appliances for the treatment of that condition. You must be ordinarily resident in Ireland to qualify. This means that you are living here and intend to live here... Read More
18 March 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Labour Senator Laura Harmon has described as “appalling and beyond crisis point” new figures revealing that patients in Cork are waiting up to three and four years for an appointment at the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital. Data obtained via a Parliamentary Question (attached) from Deputy Alan Kelly shows a total of 6,204... Read More
16 March 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Refurbishment works at Leap Playground have now been completed, creating a modern and vibrant recreational space for children and families in the local community. The upgraded facility includes a range of new play equipment designed to provide a safer and more inclusive environment that encourages outdoor play, physical... Read More