27 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Old Head Golf Links, one of the most spectacular golf courses in the world, is set to host an inaugural charity swim in aid of the Kinsale RNLI. 10 certified swimmers will embark on a 3km swim around the stunning headland and through the incredible caves below Old... Read More
26 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Lead in drinking water is a danger to people’s health, especially for young children, pregnant women and babies fed on formula. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Health Service Executive (HSE) advise that there is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Lead was commonly used... Read More
22 August 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.e In Cork, aesthetic medicine is no longer considered niche. Treatments such as lip fillers, anti wrinkle injections, and advanced facial lasers are now part of mainstream self-care for both women and men. One clinic at the centre of this growing movement is Celeste Medical, consistently rated five stars... Read More
19 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Essential overnight restrictions required at Abbeystrewry Reservoir, Skibbereen to maintain daytime supply Uisce Éireann wishes to advise customers supplied by the Abbeystrowry Reservoir that essential overnight restrictions are necessary and will be in place from 10pm tonight, 19 August to 7am each day until Saturday, 23 August to... Read More
16 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie North Cork Mental and Wellbeing Family Fun Day which will take place at Mallow Castle on Sunday, September 7 from 1 to 5pm HSE South West & Cork County Council and officially launched ‘Together at the Castle’, a free community mental health and wellbeing event in Mallow Castle,... Read More
13 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie If you are waiting for surgery in the Republic of Ireland, you might want to consider going to Northern Ireland Kingsbridge Private Hospital, a leading provider of premium healthcare in Northern Ireland, is proud to offer patients from Cork and all over the Republic of Ireland rapid access... Read More
23 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie TD John Paul O’Shea welcomes Minister for Health Carroll MacNeill to Kanturk, Millstreet, and Macroom Today Minister for Health Carroll MacNeill visited newly developed HSE South West facilities in Cork. Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea and the Minister visited new extensions at Kanturk Community Hospital... Read More
12 July 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie As fitness continues to take centre stage in modern lifestyles, sourcing the right gym equipment has become a priority for both individuals and commercial operators across Ireland. In cities like Cork, where wellness culture is thriving, the demand for high-quality, durable, and affordable fitness gear is on the... Read More
9 July 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Dental implants have revolutionised the way we approach missing teeth. With a natural look and feel, they provide a permanent solution that can dramatically improve oral health, function, and self-esteem. However, in Ireland, the cost of dental implants is a significant factor that patients must consider before undergoing... Read More
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