25 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Message from the Bishops of Cork We send greetings to the people of faith in our city and county of Cork this Christmas: may you be filled with the hope which Christ brings. And we greet all people of good will, wishing you peace and joy always. Peace... Read More
24 December 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie  SouthDoc, the out-of-hours GP service providing urgent and non-emergency care in Cork and Kerry, is to introduce service enhancement plans in Macroom, Clonakilty, and North Kerry to ensure the sustainability of the service into the future. The realignment will see, from January 2nd, 2024: The provision of... Read More
23 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Multiple demonstrations and creative actions for a ceasefire in Palestine took place in Cork city today, Saturday, 23rd December. Up to 1000 people participated in a rally and march organised by Cork Palestine Solidarity Campaign for the 11th Saturday in a row today. Children’s shoes were also laid... Read More
22 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The ‘Lord Mayor’s Tea Dance’, City Hall, Cork Sunday 28th January 2024 3.00pm-5.30pm Evelyn Grant and the Cork Pops Orchestra Keith Hanley The ‘Lord Mayor’s Tea Dance’ Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Kieran McCarthy City Hall, Cork – Sunday 28th January 2024 – 3.00pm-5.30pm Evelyn Grant... Read More
21 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting applications for funding under the Cork County Local Festival Fund 2024, a competitive grant scheme supporting the development of festivals that drive domestic tourism and help to improve the visitor experience. A total of €85,000 is available through the Local Festival Fund for... Read More
21 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Imperial Hotel Cork is launching an extra value January Sale where you can save 20% off B&B stays and get an extra €24 food credit to spend at the hotel! As Christmas festivities start to wind down, savvy shoppers will be poised and ready to grab a... Read More
20 December 2023 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’ Flynn has visited five Social and Affordable Housing Developments in North Cork that will provide 78 new homes in the area. In Mitchelstown, construction is underway on an eight home social housing development at Brigown Road. Additionally, a... Read More
20 December 2023 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie Cork City Council passed the 2023 Casual Trading Byelaws at its monthly Council Meeting on Monday 11 December. The aim of the byelaws is to update and strengthen the rules for trading and the criteria for allocating pitches in order to promote the highest quality trading and ensure... Read More
20 December 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Increased online communication and social media are having a huge impact on workplace bullying among youths. Over the years, this cancer has shed light on the need for proactive actions to address and prevent the behaviour. In this article, we will dive into workplace bullying among youths and... Read More
19 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over 45,000 meals have been donated to people in Cork experiencing food insecurity thanks to a partnership between Deliveroo Ireland and the charity FoodCloud. More than 45,000 meals have been distributed to vulnerable people and families in Cork by local charities such as Feed Cork, thanks to a... Read More
19 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Mahon Community Development has received a welcome Christmas gift totalling €2,765 from Mater Private Network Cork who nominated the group as its chosen charity. Hospital staff donated the money at a Halloween Bake Sale and on the night of Mater Private Cork’s 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner. The CEO... Read More
19 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Festive atmosphere awaits arriving passengers with over 1,200 performers taking to the specially constructed Christmas stage in Arrivals – 2023 will herald the busiest year ever for international passenger traffic at Cork Airport. Cork Airport is enjoying a busy Christmas with more than 195,000 arriving and departing passengers... Read More