1 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork Lions Club AGM took place at City Hall last week. Photographer Billy macGill was there: Mission & History In 1917, Melvin Jones, a 38-year-old Chicago business leader, told members of his local business club they should reach beyond business issues and address the betterment of their... Read More
30 June 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Talbot Group Launches Two New Respite Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Cork Talbot Group is pleased to announce the opening of two dedicated respite services in East Cork for persons with intellectual disabilities. The newly developed children’s respite service at Parc an Chosain in Ladysbridge and... Read More
23 June 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie If you are planning to visit another EU country this year, you should apply for your European Health Insurance Card in case you need to access medical care while abroad. What is the European Health Insurance Card? The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows you to access public... Read More
22 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Unwind and De-stress with Outdoor Yoga in the Scenic Annes Grove Gardens The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce the return of Outdoor Yoga to Annes Grove Gardens, Co. Cork. Participants are invited to join Christine every Sunday morning in June, July, and August at... Read More
10 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New Tuath Housing development prioritises accessibility and inclusion The ribbon was recently been cut on Ard Na Mara, a new housing development for older persons in Schull, Co. Cork Cllr Danny Collins, deputising for the Mayor of County Cork Cllr Joe Carroll, officially opened Ard na Mara today.... Read More
6 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Medicall, which is a well known provider of ambulance, event medical, and training services in Ireland, has announced the appointment of Cork man, Martin Morris, as the new Regional Base Supervisor for the Southern region. From Youghal, Martin’s appointment marks a key step in the company’s ongoing expansion... Read More
2 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Beach Lifeguard Teams will resume duty at 12 beaches this June bank holiday weekend. The service will operate each weekend in June, seven days a week in July and August, and the first two weekends in September. Beach Lifeguards will raise their flags from 10.30am... Read More
28 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Good Fish New Facility To mark European Maritime Day, Ireland’s EU Commissioner, Michael Mc Grath, Costas Kadis, Fisheries and Oceans Commissioner and Timmy Dooley TD, Minister of State for the Marine, Fisheries and Digital Mapping formally launched the Good Fish multi million euro processing facility in Shanbally on... Read More
27 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With the recent spell of sunshine and outdoor plans on the calendar, Foot Solutions, with a store on Grand Parade in Cork city, is encouraging people not to overlook one essential of their summer wardrobe – their footwear. From long beach walks to garden parties, summer places new demands on our... Read More
25 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Thousands expected in Clonakilty for the return of West Cork’s street carnival Clonakilty is set to come alive once again on Saturday, 14 June 2025, as the highly anticipated Irish Yogurts Clonakilty Street Carnival returns for another unforgettable day of food, fun, and festivities. Now in its seventh year, this vibrant event... Read More
23 May 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mercy University Hospital (MUH) Cork today launched its strategic plan for 2025-2030, “Maintaining and Improving the Health and Wellbeing of those we Serve,” outlining a comprehensive vision for the future of healthcare delivery within the hospital and the community it serves. The strategy was officially launched today, May 23rd, by Dr Colm Henry,... Read More
23 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork volunteer fundraising Branches of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is appealing for support for Guide Dog Day, sponsored by Park2Travel, at their collections across the county on Friday 23 May including: Bantry Town O’Keefe’s SuperValu Bantry Collin’s SuperValu Carrigaline (May 24) SuperValu Cobh Cork City... Read More