18 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The search to find the young artists who will excel in this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition has begun. Last year 14 students from Co. Cork won top prizes in the Competition, which is now in its 72nd year and widely acknowledged as the longest running arts sponsorship... Read More
18 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Mark Hopkins, General Manager of Dell Technologies Ireland, has unveiled his top five technology predictions for 2026, outlining how Artificial Intelligence (AI), data and intelligent automation will fundamentally transform businesses in Cork. The technology leader is forecasting a major acceleration in AI adoption, as organisations move from pilots... Read More
17 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The RISE Community Fund has announced that it is inviting National Schools in Co Cork to apply for a new round of cash grants as part of a nationwide initiative to empower young people in rural communities through technology. The not-for-profit fund is calling on primary schools across Cork to apply for funding to... Read More
16 January 2026 By Viktor Simunović & Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie New commentary from Sicknote.com’s Viktor Simunović urges “visible consent” as AI enters documentation workflows across healthcare Artificial intelligence is increasingly embedded in the quietest corner of modern care: clinical notes. Tools that summarise documentation, support coding, draft letters, and flag potential risks are moving into... Read More
16 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Growing Popularity of NMN Supplementation in Ireland In recent years, a remarkable shift has occurred in Ireland’s health and wellness landscape, with an increasing number of people turning their attention to cutting-edge anti-ageing and longevity supplements. At the forefront of this movement is Nicotinamide Mononucleotide, commonly known... Read More
15 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is inviting members of the public, and in particular community groups, anglers and individuals, with an interest in water quality, to a community information meeting on Wednesday, 28th January 2026, at 7.30pm in the Hibernian Hotel, Bank Place, Mallow, Co. Cork, P51... Read More
15 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Sports/Entertainment Ongoing investigations into widespread illegal betting has now hit the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) with over 1,000 arrests. On the 8th January, 2026, the Professional Football Discipline Committee (PDFK) suspended 212 football officials suspended in October last year, pending investigation. 104 agents and 108 coaches have been... Read More
14 January 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Statement by President of Ireland Catherine Connolly on the death of Seán Ó Sé “It is with deep sadness that I have learned of the death of Seán Ó Sé, one of the most distinctive and cherished voices in Irish traditional song. Seán’s singing, rooted in the Irish... Read More
14 January 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Chair of the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee, Deputy Aindrias Moynihan has today welcomed the payment of €2.648 million in annual forestry premium payments to forest owners in Cork, issued this week as part of the 2026 forestry premium scheme. The annual, income tax–free payments have been made to forest... Read More
14 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment There’s something special about making the right call in Cork. Maybe it’s nailing a tricky question at a packed pub quiz or picking the winner at Mallow Races on a rain-soaked afternoon. It isn’t always loud or flashy. Sometimes, it’s just a quiet nod from friends when... Read More
13 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has welcomed new figures from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) which show that over 58,000 homes across the country were retrofitted in 2025, marking an 8% increase on the previous year and the highest level of uptake... Read More
12 January 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Stamp prices to increase in line with European postal rates to safeguard services Falling letter volumes & rising overheads for fixed cost networks resulting in stamp increases globally National stamp will be €1.85 from Tuesday 3rd February, an increase of 20c New €3.50 rate for Europe (incl Britain)... Read More