24 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A delegation from the French Embassy and the Irish Embassy in France has visited a solar energy project currently under construction in County Cork that is expected to generate enough electricity to power 3,000 homes when complete. Céline Place, French Ambassador to Ireland; Alison Milton, Irish Ambassador to... Read More
23 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Exclusive pre-gig reading, Q&A and book signing with Dónal Gallagher added to Rory Gallagher: The Legend Lives On during Guinness Cork Jazz Festival weekend A special event celebrating the life and legacy of Rory Gallagher is set for Cork City Hall on Sunday, October 25, with his brother... Read More
22 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Munster Technological University (MTU) has today conferred an honorary doctorate on former President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Irish public life, the arts, culture, education and human rights. A distinguished academic, writer and poet, the former President has long championed wider... Read More
22 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Carrigaline is County Cork’s largest town McDonald’s has today opened its newest restaurant in Carrigaline, Co Cork, following an investment of more than €6.6 million. The new restaurant created 80 jobs in the local community, providing a mix of full-time and part-time crew member positions, alongside opportunities in mid and senior management. The opening marks a further investment in Cork by McDonald’s franchisee Jim Ronayne, who also operates several McDonald’s restaurants across Cork and Tipperary. Jim Ronayne said: “We’re delighted to open our doors in Carrigaline and welcome our first customers. A lot of work has gone into bringing this restaurant to life, and it’s great to see it open and ready to serve the local community. The investment has also created 80 jobs, giving people in the area the opportunity to join our team and build their careers with us. I’ve worked with McDonald’s for more than 20 years, and I’m looking forward to making this restaurant a part of the Carrigaline community.” Ronayne was joined by local GAA star Brian Hayes and some crew members who cut the ribbon and welcomed the community to the new restaurant. The new 330-square-metre restaurant features a dual-lane Drive-Thru, 30 car parking spaces, bicycle parking, electric vehicle charging facilities and an outdoor seating area. The restaurant will trade seven days a week, with a 24-hour Drive-Thru and McDelivery service. Indoor seating is available from 7am to 11pm. The opening of the Carrigaline restaurant brings the total number of McDonald’s restaurants in the Republic of Ireland to 99. Every McDonald’s restaurant in Ireland is owned and operated by one of 18 local franchisees, who collectively employ more than 7,500 people nationwide.
22 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Guinness is bringing two pop-up pub events to Guinness Cork Jazz Festival; an intimate pub session with Snug Sessions at Arthur’s Bar, and an exclusive late-night party with Kumar Klub at The Oliver Plunkett. Off the back of an amazing summer series, Snug Sessions heads to Guinness Cork... Read More
21 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Only 18 childminders in Cork City and County are registered with Tusla, Cork North Central TD Ken O’Flynn has revealed, meaning families who use any other childminder in Cork cannot get the National Childcare Scheme subsidy. Figures provided by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in reply... Read More
21 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new parkrun event has been officially launched at Cork Harbour Greenway in Carrigaline, Co. Cork in collaboration with proud presenting partner Vhi. The inaugural event took place on Saturday 17 October marking a significant addition to the growing network of free, weekly timed 5k events across Ireland.... Read More
19 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central and party spokesperson on Housing, Deputy Séamus McGrath has welcomed changes to how derelict properties will be identified and taxed, describing the move as an important step towards bringing properties back into use. Under the new system, local authorities will identify... Read More
19 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Right Revd Andrew Orr was formally installed and enthroned as Bishop of Cloyne on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, during a Service of Choral Evensong at Saint Colman’s Cathedral, Cloyne. The service started at 7.30p.m. with a procession of two choirs, Diocesan Lay Readers, Diocesan and Visiting Clergy,... Read More
18 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie More than 130 healthcare professionals from across Munster recently came together in Cork to discuss changing patient needs, emerging clinical challenges and the growing pressures facing general practice. Mater Private Network Cork’s GP Study Day brought together doctors from Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Tipperary with medical specialists for... Read More
17 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Applications are now open for 35 new homes in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork, with rents at least 25% below the market average for the area. The homes have been delivered by Clúid, which is an Approved Housing Body (AHB). Applications for 35 new Cost Rental one-, two- and three-bed... Read More
16 October 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Where: Above Tesco Cork hurling legend Patrick Horgan was on hand today to officially open Decathlon’s much-anticipated new store at Douglas Village Shopping Centre, marking a major milestone for the global sports retailer as it opens its first location in Cork. The former Cork hurler joined representatives from... Read More