11 January 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie For Irish motorists concerned about keeping their licence intact and avoiding fines, tech solutions promising a helping hand are nothing new. But the latest gadget gaining modest attention in Europe — and trickling slowly onto Irish windshields — is the OOONO Co‑Driver NO2, a compact, screen-less device that... Read More
11 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Ford has a strong Cork connection. It’s factory in Cork closed in the 1980s but it’s Irish admin is still based in Cork The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy was this month presented with the 2026 Lord Mayoral car, a fully electric Ford Capri Premium, by... Read More
11 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Against the backdrop of profound transformation in the global cryptocurrency market, the recent surge in Bitcoin’s price past the $90,000 mark has prompted a shift in investor focus from short-term speculation towards more stable investment strategies. The DLMining analysis team highlights that this market transition is redirecting industry... Read More
10 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Former Deputy Lord Mayor and Green Party councillor for Cork City South East, Honore Kamegni, has joined his Green Party colleagues in withdrawing from the social media platform Twitter/X, citing serious concerns about the platform’s direction, content moderation, and recent developments involving AI-generated imagery. Cllr Kamegni said: “The... Read More
10 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Aoibheann Daly, a 4th year student from Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk in Kerry, has been announced as the winner of the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, with her project “GlioScope: Multi-task Deep Learning and Causal AI for Glioma & Glioblastoma Profiling”. The winning project “GlioScope” helps... Read More
10 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Combining traditional Irish music with influences from soul, gospel and rock Hothouse Flowers have made their mark on the Irish music scene for four decades and with a motto of “Let’s do this thing” have plenty more to give. They are pleased to announce more shows for 2026... Read More
9 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie A survey on the Hot School Meals Programme in Cork has now been launched by Fine Gael, which will ensure children continue to get the most nutritious and highest-quality meals possible. Cork North West Fine Gael TD Deputy John Paul O’ Shea said, “Fine Gael introduced the Hot... Read More
8 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Bereaved Partner’s (Contributory) Pension The Bereaved Partner’s (Contributory) Pension is a weekly payment to the partner of a deceased person. A partner can be a husband, wife, civil partner or cohabitant. This payment was called the Widow’s, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s (Contributory) Pension. In... Read More
7 January 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie HSE South West have today (Wednesday) advised the public to be aware of the full range of services available to those seeking urgent healthcare away from acute hospitals. Arising from seasonal illness and the adverse weather in recent days, Cork University Hospital (CUH) and other hospitals in the... Read More
7 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Up to 50 people will be offered places on Government-backed initiative Back for Business, the free government programme that helps returned emigrants start and develop businesses in Ireland, is now open to applications. The programme, which is funded by the Irish Abroad Unit, Department of Foreign Affairs and... Read More
6 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie What is the Nursing Home Support Scheme? You can apply for financial support to help pay for the cost of care in a nursing home through the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, also known as the Fair Deal scheme. The Fair Deal scheme is managed by the Health Service... Read More
5 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann is commencing works to deliver improvements to Cork City’s wastewater infrastructure in the Grand Parade area of the city. The works are due to commence in early January and will allow access for specialist contractors to the underground pump station located on Grand Parade, for removal... Read More