19 May 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Senator Laura Harmon raises regulation of AI glasses at Oireachtas Committee following recent events in Cork The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) and the Children’s Rights Alliance spoke today at the Oireachtas Committee on AI today (19.05.26) Senator Harmon, who is a member of the AI Committee... Read More
19 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Special Education and Inclusion and Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Michael Moynihan, has expressed his disappointment at AIB’s decision to withdraw its ATM service from Newmarket. The issue has arisen following the removal of the ATM from the former AIB branch in Newmarket. Following... Read More
19 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company has announced a significant milestone with the addition of Cork as a port of call on CMA CGM’s Panama Direct transatlantic service. This new partnership with the global French shipping and logistics leader marks a major enhancement in Ireland’s international shipping connectivity. The... Read More
18 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Earlier this month Cork County Council signed the contract for consultancy services for the design of the N25 Midleton to Youghal Transport Project marking a key milestone in the delivery of the nationally significant infrastructure project. The €6.8 million contract with AECOM Ireland Limited and Roughan and O’Donovan... Read More
18 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The main tournament of the year, featuring 48 teams, kicks off this June. The best Premier League players will lead their national teams in the fight for the prestigious trophy and treat fans to some spectacular football. Especially for you, 1xBet Ireland has made a list of Premier... Read More
17 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With a host of new features, expert talks and immersive experiences taking place, Bord Bia Bloom’s landmark 20th year promises five unforgettable days in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. 13 exhibitors and two chefs from Cork are set to participate in this year’s event. Gardening galore! The festival expects to welcome over 100,000... Read More
16 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe Festival of Food is taking place this weekend from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th May. Pictured are visiting chefs and food writers including Felicity Cloake, Anna Ansari, Sami Tamimi, Helen Goh and Darina Allen getting ready for a weekend of cooking demonstrations, pop-up dinners, guided walks, talks, workshops and tastings, celebrating the very best... Read More
16 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie International Cruise Guests Enjoy Cultural Showcase at Historic Youghal Church Guests travelling aboard the luxury expedition cruise ship Le Lyrial of Ponant were treated to a special private performance at St Mary’s Collegiate Church during the vessel’s recent visit to County Cork. The concert, held on Monday, 11... Read More
16 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Library Action Group has welcomed the progress on the new city library for Cork. The group met today following Cork City Council’s announcement on Monday that the former Counting House complex is to host the new city library, as reported by TheCork.ie earlier this week. Colette... Read More
16 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer TD, has this month launched a new national awareness campaign to highlight how Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) connect public bodies and communities across Ireland. Local Community Development Committees are established in each local authority area... Read More
14 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Over 800 pharmaceutical and life sciences professionals attend the “INSPIRE 2026″ conference at Páirc Uí Chaoimh today to address a growing demand for skilled talentin the sector, and explore the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing, digital transformation, and workforce development. The conference programme focused on the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing, digital transformation and... Read More
14 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Local Business News Fitzgerald & Partners Chartered Accountants , led by Cormac Fitzgerald FCPA, FCA, is continuing to build its reputation as a trusted advisor to Ireland’s SME sector, drawing on over 26 years’ experience supporting, advising, and guiding business owners. Specialising in strategic business advice, the firm... Read More