1 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland TD for Cork North-Central, Ken O’Flynn, has accused the Government of presiding over what he described as “a national housing emergency”, following the release of official figures showing a record 16,614 people in emergency accommodation, including 5,238 children and 2,443 families. “This is a national emergency,”... Read More
1 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Penalty Points for Driving Offences Ireland uses penalty points to enforce road rules and improve road safety. If you commit a motoring offence, and the penalty includes penalty points, your driving licence will be endorsed with one or more penalty points. Some traffic offences have... Read More
1 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Bandon, Cork, could have had a new casino after Cork County Council granted planning permission to a developer. However, many residents were strongly opposed to the development, and more than 50 objections were submitted against the proposal. Some were worried the casino could cause people to develop... Read More
31 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Leave for Parents Parents who are in employment have a right to take time off work to look after their children. Parents have several different types of statutory leave entitlements, for example, maternity leave, adoptive leave, paternity leave, parental leave and parent’s leave. The qualifying... Read More
30 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An evening of live performance, film and conversation on Thursday 30 October Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre is delighted to launch Uillinn Dance Season 2025 on Thursday 30 October with a specially curated evening of live dance, film screenings and discussion. Supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, this season... Read More
30 October 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Youth Orchestra in partnership with EY Cork will bring the festive magic to City Hall this December with a special production of The Snowman, part of the spectacular Christmas concert series supported by EY for a second consecutive year. Taking place on the 13th and 14 th... Read More
30 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Respond, Ireland’s largest construction-led Approved Housing Body (AHB) and service provider, delivered 133 new social homes in Cork last year. Respond now owns and manages 1,135 homes throughout Cork providing secure and affordable accommodation for tenants. Respond is set to deliver almost 1,000 new social and Costs Rental... Read More
29 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Renowned Cork DJ and radio presenter Stevie G will be spinning the decks at Sea Church in Ballycotton, for their ‘Deadly Famous Halloween Fancy Dress Party’ taking place this October 31st. For the first time since it was launched, the Sea Church Express will offer a return bus... Read More
29 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland’s Premier Business Awards Celebrates Its 51st Anniversary Business & Finance, in association with KPMG, today announced the shortlist for the 51st annual Business & Finance Awards 2025, which will take place on Thursday, 11th December at the Convention Centre Dublin. This year’s gala evening will welcome over... Read More
29 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In the first half of 2025, there were 221 burglaries reported to the Cork Garda division, while there were 337 vehicle thefts. Having conducted a review of the latest CSO data, Gallagher, one of Ireland’s largest insurance brokers, is reminding homeowners and motorists across Cork that seasonal vigilance... Read More
29 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Over half of child car seats (54%) checked by the Road Safety Authority’s Check It Fits service were incorrectly fitted and needed some type of adjustment to make them a safe fit. If a child’s car seat isn’t fitted correctly, it could lead to a serious or fatal injury in the event of a collision. The RSA are delighted to announce that their... Read More
29 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Hauliers Blame Government Policy for Fastway Shutdown — Warn More to follow – Hauliers have laid blame for Fastway couriers closure squarely at the feet of government policy – and they warn of a tsunami of closures that will follow crippling Ireland’s rural economy The Irish Road Haulage Industry... Read More