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
20 August 2026 By Tom Collins Tom@TheCork.ie Ireland needs to train more dentists while ensuring graduates are equipped to provide appropriate care to people with disabilities, Cork North Central Fine Gael TD and Vice-Chair of the Oireachtas Health Committee Colm Burke has said. Deputy Burke made the comments ahead of addressing the International Association for... Read More
19 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie “At Uisce Éireann, we’re committed to providing a reliable water supply for everyone in the community. To help make that happen, we’re getting underway with works to replace old and damaged water mains in Rathcormac. “ In Mondaniel, Rathcormac, our crews will be installing 2.2 kilometres of new,... Read More
19 August 2026 By Mary Bermingham Mary@TheCork.ie Health News Current employment restrictions on 24 posts are creating unacceptable patient safety risks, say Consultants The Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) has today (19/08/2026) urged the HSE to immediately lift the embargo on the appointment of 24 funded hospital consultant posts at Cork University Hospital (CUH), given... Read More
19 August 2026 By Tom Collins Tom@TheCork.ie Senator Laura Harmon has called for the urgent introduction of a standalone criminal offence for spiking, warning that official figures are unlikely to reflect the true scale of the problem. Cork Labour Senator Laura Harmon said: “A new standalone law to specifically criminalise spiking is urgently needed. This... Read More
17 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A record-breaking fireman is urging the people of Cork to dig out their running or walking gear for Ireland’s first ever Tower Run in aid of Cork University Hospital. Sub-officer Niall Ó Crualaoich, 51, is no stranger to endurance events – once holding the Guinness World Record time... Read More
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