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
14 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Over 800 pharmaceutical and life sciences professionals attend the “INSPIRE 2026″ conference at Páirc Uí Chaoimh today to address a growing demand for skilled talentin the sector, and explore the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing, digital transformation, and workforce development. The conference programme focused on the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing, digital transformation and... Read More
6 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Danish retail favourite NORMAL continues its expansion in Ireland with the opening of a brand-new store in Cork at Queen’s Old Castle on Thursday 7th of May. Following two successful openings in Dublin, the Cork launch marks the brand’s third store in Ireland and its first move beyond the... Read More
13 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Initiative is organised by Horizons’ Ability@Work and runs throughout April 2026 Employers across Cork city and county are invited to participate in this year’s Job Shadow Day, which offers a one-day work experience opportunity to job seekers with disabilities. The programme is run by Horizons’ Ability@Work and last... Read More
3 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Business Association Meets Minister Darragh O’Brien to Advance Transport Priorities for Cork City Cork Business Association (CBA) held a constructive and positive meeting yesterday with Minister for Transport, Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien, to discuss the advancement of critical transport priorities for Cork. The engagement... Read More
25 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie One of the leading professional services practices in Ireland and the UK, has announced the promotions of Keith Daly to Partner and Clodagh Duggan, Geraldine O’Gorman, and Caitriona Kelly to Director in its Cork offices. Keith Daly has been promoted to Partner after joining Xeinadin from EY in... Read More
21 March 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Expressions of Interest sought for Café lease at Old Head of Kinsale on Wild Atlantic Way Expressions of interest are invited from experienced café operators or those seeking to develop a new café venture at the Old Head Signal Tower, located at the Old Head of Kinsale along... Read More
8 March 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Changing Face of Carrigaline Cogan’s Corner one of the landmark buildings in Carrigaline has been demolished and a hoarding erected around the vacant site. Cogan Brothers traded there for some 40 years and the premises has been unoccupied since 2012. Rosie’s bar another landmark building which has been... Read More
20 February 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Apple has been at Hollyhill, Cork City, Ireland since 1980 [check our this video a 1980’s Steve Jobs]. This week the tech giant opened a new building at its secure campus which boasts large light filled atriums and Kilkenny limestone IDA Ireland has welcomed Apple’s official opening of... Read More