11 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland Leader TD Michael Collins has strongly criticised what he described as an “astounding level of arrogance” from Government, warning that its approach is continuing to drive frustration among protestors across the country. Deputy Collins was speaking as the national fuel protests enter their fifth day, with... Read More
11 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new grant to turn empty spaces above shops into homes will be a game-changer for housing supply and revitalising town centres, Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has said. The new Vacant Above the Shop Grant, available from today, will provide funding of up to €135,000 to support... Read More
10 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Potel Scholarship is named after the founder of the Bon Secours sisters, Josephine Potel Bon Secours Hospital Cork recently announced a new €20,000 third level sponsorship aimed at supporting students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds attending University College Cork (UCC). The Potel Scholarship will provide a third level... Read More
10 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Ireland’s Gen Z didn’t just grow up with the internet — they grew up as the internet. Born between 1997 and 2012, this cohort has never known a world without Wi-Fi, smartphones, or the quiet hum of notifications. They are, in every measurable sense, the most digitally... Read More
9 April 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Ballydehob Jazz Festival 2026 A Celebration of Music, Circus, Dance, Art & Community Ballydehob, West Cork | May Bank Holiday 30 April – 4 May 2026 www.ballydehobjazz.org This May Bank Holiday weekend, the village of Ballydehob will once again burst into life as the Ballydehob Jazz Festival returns for... Read More
9 April 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie As an employee, what are my entitlements in relation to Public Holidays? Most employees are entitled to paid leave on public holidays. Full-time workers have immediate entitlement to benefit for public holidays and part-time workers have entitlement to benefit when they have worked a total of 40 hours... Read More
9 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Picture Credit The 2026 Formula 1 season has brought the sport’s biggest technical reset yet. Lighter cars and a stronger focus on electric power have turned the opening races in Australia, China, and Japan into the first real test of the new rules. And already, the 2025... Read More
8 April 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Diocese of Cork and Ross announces dates for the annual pilgrimage to Lourdes. The Diocese of Cork and Ross has officially announced its annual pilgrimage to Lourdes, taking place from 18th to 23rd September 2026, led by the Bishop of Cork & Ross, Most Rev. Fintan Gavin... Read More
7 April 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Historic hotel is confirmed as official partner of the Cork school’s rugby community The Metropole Hotel has been confirmed as an official partner of the rugby programme at Christian Brothers College Cork, which will help to further support students both on and off the field. The collaboration of... Read More
6 April 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Ballyhoura Country joins new Experience Cork campaign with local businesses Ballyhass Adventure Centre and Praline Outdoor adventure and artisan food experiences from North Cork to feature in national tourism campaign Ballyhoura Country’s North Cork area is proud to be part of the new Experience Cork tourism campaign launched by Pure Cork... Read More
5 April 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Customers in Cork can now see and purchase HomeBot Ireland products directly from their local Euronics store, bringing smart home technology closer to local households. Irish smart home robotics start-up HomeBot Ireland has secured a retail partnership with Euronics Ireland, bringing its range of smart home cleaning robots and robot lawn mowers to more... Read More
3 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The retirement of the Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, is approaching quickly. In 2025 he said that his last public service in the diocese would be on Saturday, 18th April 2026, at which time he he will lay... Read More