25 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Long road trips can be quite stressful for both drivers and their vehicles, so preparing them becomes a priority for ensuring safety and comfort. Prior to travelling, it is necessary to examine the key elements that influence the car’s handling, braking, and stability when driving on different types of roads. Car tyres are one of the crucial factors... Read More
25 May 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Elevate Credit Union and Synergy Credit Union have merged. This strategic merger was described as a collaborative and forward-looking initiative intended to strengthen both credit unions and enhance the range of services available to members. The collaborative initiative was passed at a recent Special General Meeting and approved... Read More
25 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fota Island Resort is hosting a Recruitment Day today in its ‘Smith Suite’. The resort is looking for talent across kitchen teams at all levels, food & beverage, reservations, spa, and accommodation at all levels. Sessions will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and again from... Read More
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
22 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie There cannot be many summers in recent memory that have offered this much to follow across this many codes at once. Usually there is a quiet stretch somewhere, a few weeks where the inter-county calendar has gone still and you are relying on club fixtures to fill the... 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