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
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
12 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, today announced that from January 2026, all new proposals for new‑build social housing projects up to €200 million will move to a single approval process. The new system will also introduce standardised design and specifications across all... Read More
12 January 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn has responded to reports of proposed restrictions to the State’s refugee family reunification policy, warning that while the move signals progress, it falls short of the urgency and scale needed to address what he describes as Ireland’s “deepening immigration crisis”. According to The... Read More
12 January 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Get ready to ‘Twist and Shout’ in Kinsale Less than 3 weeks to go to the Kinsale Beatles Festival in association with Murphys Irish Stout this February Bank Holiday Weekend – Jan 30th to Feb 1st Beatles fans get set to welcome the return of the Kinsale Beatles... Read More
12 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The is an annual event in City Hall, Cork Sunday 25th January 2026 3.00pm-5.00pm Evelyn Grant and the Cork Pops Orchestra Hanley (Voice of Ireland) Emma Sophia Age 9 MTU Carnival Samba Director Stephen Kelly A January ‘Gathering’ of young and old, from communities all over Cork and... Read More
12 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie First aid knowledge is an invaluable skill that can mean the difference between life and death in emergency situations. Whether you’re a concerned parent, workplace safety officer, outdoor enthusiast, or simply a responsible citizen, having proper first aid training equips you with the confidence and competence to respond... Read More
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