2 September 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Ireland’s high humidity and frequent rainfall create unique challenges for beard maintenance. Moisture-saturated air causes frizz, uneven texture, and hygiene issues that require specialized grooming approaches. This guide provides evidence-based strategies for maintaining a healthy, well-groomed beard in Irish weather conditions throughout the year. Understanding Ireland’s Climate Impact... Read More
2 September 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie No, you don’t need a GP referral for most hair loss treatments in Ireland. Private online clinics offer prescription medications without requiring you to visit your GP first, while HSE-funded treatment typically requires a referral but only covers medical causes of hair loss. Hair loss affects approximately 50%... Read More
1 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Home care provider, Dovida, has launched a new recruitment campaign for people to light up lives in their local community. The company is creating 70 new caregiver roles across Cork to help support more people to live independently at home and stay connected to their family, friends, and communities. The new roles will be a mix of flexible... Read More
30 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Appeal highlights how €5 donations can provide nutritious meals for Cork’s needy Cork Penny Dinners is running its ‘Just One Meal’ appeal highlighting that members of the public can now help those in Cork who need a nutritious meal with a simple donation of €5, the cost of... Read More
29 August 2026 By Tom Collins Tom@TheCork.ie Dr Simon Walsh to lead advanced cardiac intervention service, bringing internationally recognised expertise in treating some of the most complex coronary artery disease to patients across Munster Mater Private Network has announced the appointment of internationally renowned interventional cardiologist Dr Simon Walsh as Director of the Cardiac Catheterisation... Read More
26 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie
25 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie The Carrigaline Court Hotel has announced the RNLI as it’s new hotel charity partner. The decision to support the charity comes on the back of an internal consultation with the hotel’s 140 employees who were requested to suggest nominations for the partnership. The RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews provide... Read More
25 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Gary O’Brien and local elected members of the Northeast Ward accompanied Chief Executive of Cork City Council, Valerie O’Sullivan on a walk of the new Glanmire Greenway, which opened to the public in recent days. The new greenway connects the recently completed... Read More
24 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie The latest Empty Pack Survey has found that almost half (49%) of cigarette packs surveyed in Cork in 2026 were non-Irish duty paid (NIDP) which are tobacco products, legal and illegal, that do not have Irish tax paid on them. Of this total, almost one-fifth (18%) were illegal... Read More
23 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie If you have ever bought glasses online, you may have encountered a surprisingly simple question: what is your pupillary distance (PD)? PD is the distance, measured in millimetres, between the centres of your pupils. It is an important measurement when glasses are being made because the optical centres... Read More
23 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie Men in West Cork are invited to take part in an innovative South East Technological University (SETU) research study examining how football can support healthier lifestyles and improve wellbeing for men. Researchers from SETU’s Department of Sport and Exercise Science are recruiting men to participate in the Football for... Read More