13 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork Senator Laura Harmon recently called for urgent action on Cork University Hospital (CUH) overcrowding she said: “It is extremely concerning to hear that CUH was among the most overcrowded hospitals in Ireland last month. Staff shortages are now having drastic impacts. CUH was the second most overcrowded... Read More
1 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Home care provider, Dovida, has launched a new recruitment campaign for people to light up lives in their local community. The company is creating 70 new caregiver roles across Cork to help support more people to live independently at home and stay connected to their family, friends, and communities. The new roles will be a mix of flexible... Read More
19 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy Elaine@TheCork.ie Over 3,017 apprentices waiting longer than 6 months for their next stage of training – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has today said that it is completely unacceptable that there are over 3,017 apprentices waiting for longer than 6... Read More
5 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie What is a package holiday? A package holiday is a holiday you buy at a total or inclusive price. For the holiday to be treated as package, it must include an overnight stay or last at least 24 hours. It must also include at least 2 of the... Read More
4 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel has appointed Killian Bowen as Head Chef of the Michelin Star Award-winning Morrison Room. Bowen is an accomplished culinary professional with extensive experience working within some of Ireland’s most prestigious luxury hotels and Michelin-starred destinations. Over the course of his career, he has... Read More
25 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tesco Douglas has officially relaunched following a multi-million-euro refurbishment. The renovation has transformed the store into a bright, new one-floor shopping destination, because French Sports giant Decathlon will be opening in the coming weeks in Tesco’s previous first floor section. The refreshed store now features a brand-new Tesco... Read More
21 July 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Kinsale and District Lions Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Grattan as Club President, succeeding Cormac Fitzgerald following the completion of a successful two-year term of office. The official handover took place on 14 July 2026 at the Kinsale Hotel & Spa, marking the beginning... Read More
20 July 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The game of professional football (soccer) has been transformed into an international, billion-dollar business that was once a local club sport. In this process of globalization, there is also a major demographic shift occurring in each league around the world. Homegrown players who were once the backbone... Read More
5 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister of State Timmy Dooley and senior officials this week visited the Marine Institute’s research vessel, the RV Tom Crean, to mark a significant new phase of investment in Ireland’s INFOMAR seabed mapping programme and to highlight the critical role of marine data in delivering national policy priorities.... Read More
31 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two new healthcare facilities in Cork have expanded, resulting in a significant additional 74 hospital beds, a Fine Gael TD has said. Cork North Central TD and Vice-Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health, Colm Burke said that 24 additional beds in Mallow General Hospital has increased... Read More
30 May 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Maritime Festival The Carrigaline International Maritime and Folk festival from 26th to 28th June is gathering momentum with over 70 performers from 7 countries who will play in the hotel and all the pubs in the town over that weekend. Open air performances will take place in the gig rig on... Read More
25 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fota Island Resort is hosting a Recruitment Day today in its ‘Smith Suite’. The resort is looking for talent across kitchen teams at all levels, food & beverage, reservations, spa, and accommodation at all levels. Sessions will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and again from... Read More