top of page 8 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie What is the quickest way to renew my passport? The Passport Service processes Passport Online applications as a priority. Applying online is the fastest way of getting your passport. Simple online renewals take around 10 working days to process. Complex online renewals take around 15... Read More
top of page 7 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork on a Fork Fest returns for five days of food and fun from 13th – 17th August 2025 Festival celebrates Cork as a top gastronomic destination, powered by people and rooted in place Cork on a Fork Fest, the Cork City Council-led festival, returns from 13–17 August... Read More
top of page 7 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The 25th annual Tour de Munster charity cycle is fast approaching, and anticipation is growing as more than 100 amateur cyclists prepare to take on a challenging 600km journey through the six counties of Munster, from August 7th to 10th. The epic cycle is all... Read More
top of page 6 August 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Event now sold out MacCurtain Street will be transformed into a vibrant open-air dining room for 450 guests this August for the VQ Shared Table, which is now sold out. The spectacular event takes place on the opening night event of Cork on a Fork Fest (August... Read More
top of page 5 August 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie If you are caring for someone, you may be entitled to a number of payments and supports to help you care for them. This includes tax relief and getting leave from work. You can get Carer’s Benefit if you leave work or reduce your hours... Read More
top of page 4 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea, has today welcomed the announcement of a major step forward for Crossbarry village with Uisce Éireann & Cork County Council stating a resolution has been found to progress the long awaited Sewage Scheme for the village.... Read More
top of page 4 August 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Services, looks at information in relation to planning for holidays. ‘The Citizens Information service provides information on a wide range of issues such as applying for passports, your consumer rights if you are having problems with... Read More
top of page 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... Read More
top of page 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... Read More
top of page 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... Read More
top of page 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... Read More
top of page 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... Read More