12 December 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD Deputy John Paul O’Shea has welcomed new Government funding for two important river restoration projects in County Cork—Ovens Bridge (Bride River) and Doneraile Weir 1 & 2—as part of the national Barrier Mitigation Programme. The programme, led by Inland Fisheries Ireland, will... Read More
11 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 54th European University Continuing Education Network (EUCEN) Conference 2024 at University College Cork took the Social Impact Spotlight Award at Fáilte Ireland’s Conference Ambassador Recognition Awards. Led by conference ambassador Dr Lyndsey El Amoud, the conference was themed “University Lifelong Learning: Leading Positive Change in Challenging Times”... Read More
10 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie SHARE (Students Harness Aid for the Relief of the Elderly) is a Cork-based charity, founded in 1970, that provides housing, support, and social activities for vulnerable older people in the city, with its main fundraising event being the iconic Christmas Crib collection on St. Patrick Street, involving students... Read More
10 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Medtech, the Ibec group that represents the Medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland recently announced the winners of the Irish Medtech Awards 2025, which are held as part of Medtech Rising, 4 December, in The Galmont, Galway. It was a fantastic night for Cork-based Medtech as... Read More
9 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie M&S Douglas Village has launched its significantly expanded fashion, home, and beauty departments just in time for Christmas, celebrating its 15th anniversary with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony by Munster Rugby players Caitriona Finn, Lyndsay Clarke, and Eve Prendergast. The store held the official ribbon cutting on Thursday 4th... Read More
9 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Ireland is famous for its rich culture, green meadows and traditions, but in recent decades it has also become one of the leading countries where online casinos thrive. Virtual platforms offer players unique opportunities to gamble without leaving their homes. However, with the increase in the popularity... Read More
8 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork University Press presents: The Irish Revolution Diplomacy and reactions, 1919-1923 Edited by Dermot Keogh, Owen McGee and Mervyn O’Driscoll Available Now It is often forgotten that leaders of the Irish Revolution considered the domestic and international campaigns for Irish independence to be organically linked. Focusing on this... Read More
8 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Primecore — the life-sciences consultancy now stepping up its global operations — has announced plans to create 100 new positions over the next three years. The move marks a clear push in its international growth strategy. A significant portion of these specialist roles is expected to land in... Read More
7 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Local businesses in Cork are set to get a cash boost further to grow and succeed, Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has said. The Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme is a fund to make Ireland’s regions more business-friendly, by allocating money to infrastructure and networks which help... Read More
6 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is progressing a significant project to upgrade and improve the water supply in Stuake in Donoughmore. The project is due to commence in December 2025 involves the replacement of approximately 1.8 km of aged water mains in the area.... Read More
6 December 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Simon Coveney stepped down from national politics in November 2024, by not contesting the General Election. Now, the familiar Cork name has received France’s highest distinction This week Simon Coveney was formally presented with the rank of Officer of the Légion d’honneur, the French Republic’s highest distinction. Simon... Read More
6 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork’s city centre is already experiencing a welcome boost in footfall and a renewed sense of vibrancy as newly increased Garda patrols become a visible and reassuring presence on its streets. According to the Cork Business Association (CBA) and local retailers, the enhanced policing measures are already making... Read More