29 December 2025, 3.30pm By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Alternative water supplies remain in place Uisce Éireann crews are continuing efforts to restore water supply to impacted customers following a major burst to a water main in Cork City. The burst is impacting water supply to homes and businesses in Mayfield, Corrib Lawn, Ballinderry Park, Shannon... Read More
26 December 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Rentokil is reminding households to stay alert for pests seeking warmth and shelter as winter temperatures drop. Common festive preparations, such as retrieving decorations from attics, lofts, and garages, or bringing home a Christmas tree, can unintentionally provide entry points and opportunities for unwanted visitors to enter the... Read More
26 December 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Decision making is an integral part of our lives. At different times we make important decisions about our finances, property, employment, accommodation, healthcare and social supports. Overall, there are five different decision support arrangements for people who have challenges with their capacity and who may need support to... Read More
25 December 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Joint Christmas message 2025 from the Bishops of Cork As bishops serving the people of Cork, we send our warmest Christmas greetings to all who live in our city and county – to people of faith, and to all people of goodwill. Each year, when we sit at... Read More
25 December 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie €4,000 target for 50th Christmas Day charity swim – starts at 12 noon today The annual Broadstrand Christmas Day charity swim at Courtmacsherry in West Cork is hoping for record crowds this year as it celebrates it 50th anniversary. Half a century of icy dips has, so far,... Read More
24 December 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie As part of an ongoing Winter Healthcare information campaign, HSE South West is highlighted the various mental health supports available to anyone feeling overwhelmed or in distress. For some, the festive period can bring extra stresses and challenges, whether they are emotional, financial or personal. Loneliness can be an... Read More
21 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Almost 48,000 parents and families benefitted from the Newborn Baby Grant in the first year since the grant was introduced, a Fine Gael TD has reported. The Newborn Baby Grant was introduced last year and is paid to families of babies born or adopted after 1st December 2024... Read More
15 December 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie HSE South West is reminding older people of the practical steps they can take to stay well at home and avoid unnecessary hospital visits during the winter months. A short video featuring advice on avoiding slips, trips and falls as well as staying well nourished is available here, along... Read More
10 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie SHARE (Students Harness Aid for the Relief of the Elderly) is a Cork-based charity, founded in 1970, that provides housing, support, and social activities for vulnerable older people in the city, with its main fundraising event being the iconic Christmas Crib collection on St. Patrick Street, involving students... Read More
3 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kinsale & District Lions Club Launches 2025 Christmas Toy Appeal and Urges Community to Shop Local This December The Kinsale & District Lions Club is proud to launch its Christmas Toy Appeal 2025, once again partnering with CUH Charity to bring festive joy to children spending Christmas in... Read More
1 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bob Savage brings 36 years of leadership experience to charity role Bob Savage, former Site Leader and Vice President at Dell Technologies, Cork has joined the board of The Crann Centre. The engineer and business leader brings a wealth of experience to the role at a time when... Read More
29 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie McDonald’s Ireland recently reopened its Douglas restaurant in Cork following a major refurbishment project worth over €3 million. Located to the West of Douglas Village, the restaurant has been serving happy Cork customers since 1989. The restaurant reopened to customers earlier in November 2025, with friends, families, and... Read More