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
12 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork City Local Community Safety Partnership is proud to announce the first-ever Community Safety Day, taking place on Tuesday, 21st April, from 4pm to 7pm in the Millennium Hall, Cork City Hall. This free public event will bring together residents, community organisations, local businesses, young people, Cork City Council, and An Garda Síochána for... Read More
12 April 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cobh to Mark 114th Anniversary of Titanic Tragedy on April 12th, 2026 On Sunday April 12th, 2026 at 12 noon, the town of Cobh in County Cork will host a special public ceremony at the Titanic Memorial Garden to mark the 114th anniversary of the sinking of the... Read More
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