24 May 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Female business talent in West Cork was honoured this week at the prestigious Network Ireland West Cork Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026, an event that has become an unmissable date on the regional business calendar. Held at the beautiful Dunmore House Hotel, Dunmore, near Clonakilty, on Thursday 21 May, the... Read More
24 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In yesterday’s fine weather a ‘Street Feast‘ took place in a new Carrigaline Housing Estate; Janeville. Now in its 16th year, the national Street Feast weekend has grown into something simple but powerful; a chance for neighbours to come together in a way that makes everyday life feel... Read More
23 May 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has welcomed Government plans to modernise and improve the Garda vetting system, describing the proposed reforms as an important step towards reducing unnecessary delays and easing the burden on employees, volunteers and community organisations. The update was provided in... Read More
23 May 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is delighted to announce that Camden Fort Meagher has reopen its historic gates to the public since Wednesday, 20th May for the 2026 season. Located in the beautiful seaside town of Crosshaven, Camden Fort Meagher is a unique military fortification steeped in centuries of history... Read More
23 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Cork has become one of Ireland’s leading destinations for high-quality tattoo artistry and professional body piercing. From detailed realism and blackwork tattoos to specialist ear and facial piercings, the city now offers a wide variety of experienced studios catering to every style and aesthetic. Among the standout names... Read More
22 May 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Visitors to the Mallow Home & Garden Festival 2026 will have the opportunity to receive a free hearing health check with Hidden Hearing throughout the three-day event at Cork Racecourse, Mallow. Taking place from Friday, May 22nd to Sunday, May 24th, the festival is one of Munster’s largest... Read More
21 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An IFA delegation led by Paul O’ Brien, Chair of the IFA Infrastructure Project Team, recently met with senior engineers and management from the project team for the Cork to Limerick motorway (N/M20) to get an update briefing on the project and also outline farmer concerns and issues.... Read More
21 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Land Development Agency (LDA) and BnM have completed the transfer of land with the potential to deliver up to 300 homes at Monahan Road in Cork City Docklands. Both parties reached an agreement allowing for BnM to transfer ownership of approx. 2.08 hectares (5 acres) of land... Read More
21 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse Open Weekend – 23rd & 24th May 2025 The Lusitania Museum & Old Head Signal Tower will host the ever popular Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse Open Weekend on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2026. The Open Weekend, kindly permitted by the... Read More
21 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie What are your rights as a private tenant? As a private tenant, you have several important rights: You have the right to live in your home without disturbance. If noise from neighbours or other tenants is a problem, ask them to stop and inform your landlord. If the... Read More
21 May 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Arts Council is delighted to announce the latest recipients of its annual Dance Artist Residency Scheme. Six successful applicants were awarded up to €25,000 in partnership with organisations or local authorities across Ireland. In Cork, artist Luke Murphy will partake in a year-long full-time residency with Dance... Read More
21 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Soccer It’s a feeling that’s become all too familiar for sports fans and bettors lately. You lock in your lineup or place your bet, thinking you’re set—then, right after everything’s final, news breaks that a key player is unexpectedly out or hurt. This wave of late-breaking injuries doesn’t... Read More