4 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland TD for Cork North Central Ken O’Flynn has sharply criticised the Government’s refusal to exempt gratuities from income tax, calling it “a tax on decency” and “an insult to the dignity of work.” Speaking in response to a recent Dáil statement by Minister for Public Expenditure... Read More
3 August 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie From the 1972 archives: Cork actor James N Healy [1916–1993] took a look at the history of the Cork Accent “There’s one thing about us in Cork. We have a beautiful accent. Cork man James Healy disputes that Dublin view that the Cork accent goes up and down.... Read More
2 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Upgrades to ‘Chateaulin Orchard Town Park’ in Clonakilty Completed Chateaulin Orchard Town Park in Clonakilty has been upgraded via a project by Cork County Council. Located on the eastern side of Clonakilty, Chateaulin Orchard Park was identified as being need of revitalisation. Given its proximity to the town... Read More
2 August 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie From the 1972 video archive – Boiled pigs feet and the lining of a sheep’s stomach popular traditional foods in the City of Cork. “Cork actor James N Healy takes a look at two traditional local delicacies, cruebeens and tripe. He bemoans the decline in the availability of... Read More
1 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie All families in Cork should check their passport expiration date before travelling and apply for renewal early, Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has said. Deputy O’Shea said that 35,665 passports have been issued to individuals in Cork so far this year and anyone planning... Read More
1 August 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie From the 1985 video archives A look at the People and City of Cork on its 800th birthday. “Cork celebrates eight hundred years since it was granted a charter by Prince John in 1185. When Oliver Wendell Holmes said the axis of the world runs through every town... Read More
31 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has today published its pre-Budget submission, calling on government to prioritise competitive taxation policy to support business in Budget 2026. Against the current backdrop of evolving international trade dynamics, government must also take steps to reduce administrative burdens for business and enable... Read More
31 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Craft Month is just around the corner. Makers from across Cork city and county have been putting the finishing touches on 99 events scheduled for August. The beloved festival will officially open with a vibrant launch party at Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens on Thursday, 1 August... Read More
31 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The popular Youghal Medieval Festival returns to the stunning setting of St. Mary’s College Gardens & Collegiate Church on Sunday, the 3rd of August, from 11am to 5pm. It promises a magical day of medieval adventure, family fun and cultural celebration, all completely free of charge. Presented by Cork... Read More
31 July 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Apple founder Steve Jobs talks to reporter Pat Kenny at the company’s Cork plant in 1980. Apple has long been synonymous with Ireland and set up a manufacturing plant in Hollyhill Industrial Estate overlooking Cork city. On 25 November 1980 the programme ‘Public Account’ broadcast a report by... Read More
30 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Now in its fourth consecutive year, the National Archives in partnership with Cork County Council returns the Michael Collins Diaries 1918–1922 to Michael Collins House Museum, Clonakilty, continuing the annual August loan that began in 2022. This year’s exhibition highlights a lesser-known aspect of Collins’ revolutionary work, his... Read More
30 July 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Minister for Special Education and Inclusion and Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North-West, Michael Moynihan, has welcomed Irish Water’s recent planning application to Cork County Council for the construction of a new Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Castlemagner. This significant step follows years of dedicated work to advance... Read More