30 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cost of living is hitting motorists Independent Ireland Leader Michael Collins TD has criticised the latest increases in motorway toll charges, warning that motorists, commuters and businesses are being asked to shoulder yet another financial burden at a time when household budgets are already under severe pressure. Transport... Read More
30 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor Cllr. Damian Boylan has officially launched the 64th Lord Mayor’s Gala Christmas Concert, which returns to Cork City Hall on Saturday 5th December. With the theme of “Coming Home for Christmas”, this year’s concert will celebrate the magic of Christmas traditions and the joy of coming... 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
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
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
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
16 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork North Central TD Ken O’Flynn has said the Government needs to have an honest, adult conversation about tobacco tax, after Budget 2027 added another €1 in excise to a pack of 20 cigarettes on the same day the Minister for Finance confirmed to him that the illegal... Read More
7 Octoberr 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Politics Cork Senator Laura Harmon calls for State action on student accommodation and commuting crisis in MTU Senator Laura Harmon, Labour spokesperson for Further and Higher Education, raised MTU student accommodation at Oireachtas committee today (7.10.26) she said: “MTU’s Bishopstown campus urgently needs improved transport links and delivery... Read More
6 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork City Local Community Safety Partnership is inviting expressions of interest from individuals with experience and expertise in key areas of community safety to join the Partnership and help shape the future of community safety across Cork City. The Partnership is currently seeking representatives in the following... Read More
26 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Electoral Commission has called for a major further push to increase voter registration for the new 6-seat Seanad Higher Education constituency after finding that just 71,850 people are currently registered to vote from a potential eligible electorate estimated at between 800,000 and one million graduates. In its... Read More
21 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie “It’s clear that a political intervention is needed to ensure that Cape Clear gets the basic healthcare needs it requires to maintain basic services for its residents,” says Fianna Fáil Ireland South MEP, Billy Kelleher. Kelleher was commenting after concerned residents and family members of island residents contacted... Read More
20 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Joint venture partners Patron Capital and Lugus Capital have completed a €2.5 million investment programme at Blackpool Shopping Centre, marking a significant new chapter for the landmark Cork retail destination, its retailers and the wider northside community. The investment has delivered a comprehensive upgrade of the centre environment,... Read More