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
22 May 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Labour’s Eoghan Kenny TD has called for the immediate establishment of a supervised drug injection centre in Cork city, warning that continued Government inaction is putting lives at risk. Speaking in response to the evidence emerging from Dublin’s pilot injection centre, Deputy Kenny said that it is now... Read More
22 May 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Growing Importance of Stairlifts in Ireland As Ireland’s population continues to age, the conversation around accessibility and mobility within the home has become increasingly pressing. One particular area gaining substantial attention is the use of stairlifts. These mechanical devices, once considered a luxury or niche solution, are... Read More
21 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tour de Munster Pedals Into 25th Year – 25 Years, €5 Million raised, and Countless Lives Changed Tour de Munster, one of Ireland’s most impactful charity cycling events, will mark its 25th anniversary this August. Since its inception in 2001, the event has raised more than €5 million... Read More
16 May 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Deaf Association (CDA) is shining a light on the vital role of volunteers during National Volunteering Week by hosting a volunteer appreciation event at their new community room in the heart of Cork city. THe CDA’s new community room is a space shaped by DeafSpace Design... Read More