8 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Brothers of Charity Services, best known in Cork for operating the Lota Campus above the Lower Glanmire Road and the Tivoli Dual Carriageway, has undergone a rebrand. From 30th January, the organisation has changed its name to Corlann. The rebranding does not affect the services provided. The organisation... Read More
6 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Hovione’s people-first approach recognised as it achieves Top Employer certification for the fourth consecutive year Hovione, an international integrated pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organisation, has achieved Top Employer certification across all four of its manufacturing sites worldwide for the fourth consecutive year. A globally recognised certification, the Top... Read More
4 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Dutch eyewear brand Ace & Tate has opened a new store in the heart of Cork, marking the company’s second location in Ireland, following the opening of its Dublin store on Exchequer Street in 2018. The store, located at 46 Oliver Plunkett Street, opened on 29 January, bringing the brand... Read More
2 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Next week, the Irish Cancer Society’s ‘Your Health Matters’ Roadshow will be in Wilton Shopping Centre in Cork from 9am to 6pm on Wednesday February 11th and Thursday February 12th, free of charge. Members of the public are invited to come along for free to speak with our... Read More
2 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie HSE South West is encouraging the public to familiarise themselves with the urgent care options available in Cork. Emergency Departments typically see increased activity over bank holiday weekends, with the most seriously ill and injured prioritised. This can lead to longer waiting times for less urgent cases. For... Read More
29 February 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A charity which supports bereaved parents is urging people in Cork to reach out for support, reminding them that nobody needs to grieve alone. To mark National Grief Awareness Week, which runs until Sunday, (February 1) all-Ireland charity, Anam Cara, wants people to know support is always available... Read More
28 January 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Persistent Tinnitus affects 10% of the population and may cause sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, stress and depression The Cork Deaf Association (CDA) has released this year’s events for International Tinnitus Awareness Week which takes place in the first week of February. The aim of the global initiative... Read More
25 January 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A Corkman who cycled the length of Africa is embarking on another mammoth challenge – a bike ride from Cork to Mount Everest base camp. Daragh Cronin is thought to be the youngest and fastest Irish person to navigate the entire length of Africa by bike and now... Read More
24 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Education/Politics Leader of Independent Ireland and Cork South-West TD Michael Collins has echoed growing calls for a fundamental change to the school meals programme, urging the Government to prioritise locally sourced, high-quality food for schoolchildren while supporting Irish farmers and food producers. Collins statement follows Darena Allen’s Appearance... Read More
22 January 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has this month published provisional figures showing that 58 people died in work-related incidents in Ireland during 2025, representing a 61% increase on the 36 who died in 2024. The agriculture sector, with 23 deaths, continues to account for the highest number... Read More
19 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Castlewhite House in Waterfall, just south of Cork city, which includes a 3,000 square foot building will be the new HQ for the charity IDFD assistance dogs provide practical support by performing everyday tasks that mitigate the impact of disability. Founded in 2007, IDFD is the only charity... Read More
16 January 2026 By Viktor Simunović & Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie New commentary from Sicknote.com’s Viktor Simunović urges “visible consent” as AI enters documentation workflows across healthcare Artificial intelligence is increasingly embedded in the quietest corner of modern care: clinical notes. Tools that summarise documentation, support coding, draft letters, and flag potential risks are moving into... Read More