18 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Senator Harmon, Labour Party spokesperson for Disability said: “There has to be more collaboration between HSE and local councils in regard to Independent Living. This issue has been pushed to the wayside for far too long. We need to see proper and enforceable accessible housing targets. The Irish... Read More
18 February 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie GPs are often the first point of contact when patients experience pain or injury Local GPs and orthopaedic specialists gathered at Mater Private Network Cork recently for a practical education evening focused on helping patients across Munster get quicker diagnosis, clearer treatment plans, and faster recovery from joint... Read More
14 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) is urging people in Co. Cork to be alert to the symptoms of oesophageal cancer, including persistent heartburn and difficulty swallowing food, and to seek medical advice early if symptoms do not resolve. The call comes as OCF marks 25 years of working... Read More
11 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie E-Scooters Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service looks at the rules around the usage of e-scooters. Who is allowed to use an e-scooter? You must be at least 16 years old to use an e-scooter. Your e-scooter must meet technical requirements, including a maximum... Read More
10 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Disability organisation to host Recruitment Open Day in the Kingsley Hotel Horizons, formerly Cope Foundation, is expanding its services and is seeking Clinical Nurse Managers, Social Care Leaders, Social Care Workers and Care Assistants, to fill roles across Cork city and county. The leading disability organisation, which has more... Read More
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