24 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie The latest Empty Pack Survey has found that almost half (49%) of cigarette packs surveyed in Cork in 2026 were non-Irish duty paid (NIDP) which are tobacco products, legal and illegal, that do not have Irish tax paid on them. Of this total, almost one-fifth (18%) were illegal... Read More
23 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie If you have ever bought glasses online, you may have encountered a surprisingly simple question: what is your pupillary distance (PD)? PD is the distance, measured in millimetres, between the centres of your pupils. It is an important measurement when glasses are being made because the optical centres... Read More
23 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie Men in West Cork are invited to take part in an innovative South East Technological University (SETU) research study examining how football can support healthier lifestyles and improve wellbeing for men. Researchers from SETU’s Department of Sport and Exercise Science are recruiting men to participate in the Football for... Read More
22 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie Academic historians, local history researchers and heritage practitioners will explore the people, places and events that shaped Cork, from the medieval period to the present day The rich and varied history of Cork city and county from the medieval period to the present day will be explored in... Read More
22 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Bitcoin’s rebound toward $72,500 is gaining momentum, with Geoff Kendrick pointing to improving liquidity conditions and suggesting that the market may have already found a bottom. Standard Chartered analyst Geoff Kendrick said Bitcoin could make a run at $100,000 by the end of the year as the... Read More
21 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie James Whelan Butchers and Sample-Studios celebrate the Official Launch of Feolas Art Exhibition as part of Cork on a Fork Festival The Feolas Art Exhibition has officially launched in the 3rd floor Atrium, in Dunnes Stores Patrick Street, Cork City. The exhibition is a featured attraction of the... Read More
21 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork has become the first city in the world outside the United States of America to host the original Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag – the global symbol of LGBTI+ pride, visibility, inclusion and equality. This extraordinary piece of social and cultural history was unveiled at an event at... Read More
21 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie Join over 650 business leaders, policy makers and key stakeholders as we gather to celebrate the collaboration and shared ambition that continues to drive growth, innovation and economic success across Ireland’s two largest city regions. The evening provides a unique opportunity to establish new business connections, strengthen existing... Read More
21 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New car parking, EV charging, accessible spaces and improved pedestrian links will strengthen Millstreet’s public transport hub Deputy John Paul O’Shea TD has welcomed the commencement of works at Millstreet Train Station, which will significantly improve parking, accessibility and connectivity at the station. The works, being progressed by... Read More
21 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Across rural Ireland, thousands of tradespeople, delivery operators and mobile service providers rely on their vans every day. Whether travelling between farms, villages or remote customer locations, a commercial vehicle is often the foundation of a successful business. However, while demand for local services remains strong, the cost... Read More
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20 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork is seeking to appoint a firm to provide public relations and communications services. Cork Harbour, one of the world’s largest natural harbours, is home to a major commercial port capable of handling all six principal shipping modes: lift-on/lift-off (Lo-Lo), roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro), liquid bulk, dry... Read More