28 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie International Registries, Inc. — administrator of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Registry, carrying 6,819 vessels and 227 million gross tons — makes Cork its Irish home and backs the city’s bid to become Ireland’s maritime commerce capital International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI), the company that... Read More
28 October 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Partnership will support the future growth and sustainability of Cork city centre retail Cork Business Association (CBA) is delighted to announce Kilkenny Design as its new Retail Pillar Partner, strengthening a shared commitment to supporting, championing and growing retail in Cork city centre. Retail is at the beating... Read More
27 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland coordinating European Union and EU Member States as holder of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union The Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 17) takes place in Yerevan, Armenia from the 19th to the 30th October. The High... Read More
27 October 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie New partnership brings locally roasted Velo coffee and leading commercial coffee equipment together under one roof Cork-based Velo Coffee Roasters has announced a new partnership with commercial beverage equipment specialist Liquidline, with the opening of a dedicated Liquidline showroom within Velo Coffee Roasters in Cork. The partnership brings... Read More
26 October 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie More than 100,000 fans, 500 musicians and four days of music turn Cork into one giant jazz stage Despite the wind and rain, Cork has been buzzing, swinging and singing all weekend as the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival brought more than 100,000 music fans onto the streets, into... Read More
26 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie University College Cork (UCC) has awarded its 1845 Foundation Medal, the University’s highest individual honour, to distinguished alumnus Dr Michael Dowling, in recognition of his exceptional contribution to healthcare, leadership, education, research and public service over more than five decades. The 1845 Foundation Medal was commissioned by the... Read More
26 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The new store features Lidl Ireland’s milestone 200th self service checkout as Lisa Jordan will cut the ribbon to officially open the store in the city on Thursday 29th October Lidl Ireland has confirmed it will open the doors to its new state-of-the-art city centre store at Merchants... Read More
26 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Promise will transform the interior of the historic cathedral through projection-mapped imagery, surround sound and storytelling this December. One of Cork’s most recognisable landmarks will be transformed from the inside this Christmas as St Fin Barre’s Cathedral hosts The Promise, a new immersive light and sound experience... Read More
26 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The Great Vault is the one reward in World of Warcraft that every endgame player touches once a week, whether they raid, run Mythic+ dungeons or spend their evenings in the open world and Delves. It turns the content you completed during the week into a menu... Read More
25 October 2026, Sunday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Two Lotto players in Cork and Kerry have extra reason to celebrate this Bank Holiday weekend after matching five numbers and the bonus to win €77,437 each in last night’s draw. The Cork player purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw, Saturday,... Read More
25 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bus Éireann has recognised its Cork Cash Office with the Community Award at its 2026 GEM (‘Go the Extra Mile’) Awards for the South Region, celebrating the team’s longstanding commitment to charitable initiatives and community organisations across Cork. Liz O’Donovan, Ber O’Mahony, Kasia Carville, Stephen Flavey and Niamh... Read More
25 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment There’s a particular kind of buzz that builds around a home matchday. Even if you’re nowhere near St James’ Park, the day still has its own rhythm: the shirt gets pulled out of the wardrobe, the group chat starts pinging from breakfast onwards, and by kick-off the... Read More