5 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senators Eileen Lynch and Mike Kennelly have called on Government to introduce targeted supports in Budget 2027 to help secure the future of rural pubs, warning that communities across Ireland are at risk of losing one of their most important social and economic assets. The Senators... Read More
28 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Paschal Donohoe has recently been presented with an honorary award of Doctor of Economic Science by University College Cork (UCC) The awarding of the Honorary Doctorate to the former TD, who held a number of cabinet positions including Minister for Finance, will take place during UCC’s Summer Conferring... Read More
20 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cllr Damian Boylan has been elected the new Lord Mayor of Cork at the Annual Meeting of Cork City Council last evening. The Fine Gael councillor from Blarney, who represents Cork City’s North West Ward, was elected by 19 votes to8 with1 abstention at the meeting in City... Read More
8 June 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie North Cork News Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (a Dún Laoghaire TD), today officially opened an extension at Mallow General Hospital, which includes 24 beds which recently came into use. This will significantly increase inpatient hospital capacity in the HSE South West region. This brings the hospital’s... Read More
4 June 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has welcomed the introduction of new pharmacy services that will allow pharmacists to provide prescriptions for a range of common minor conditions, making it easier and faster for people to access healthcare in their local communities. The new service,... Read More
31 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two new healthcare facilities in Cork have expanded, resulting in a significant additional 74 hospital beds, a Fine Gael TD has said. Cork North Central TD and Vice-Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health, Colm Burke said that 24 additional beds in Mallow General Hospital has increased... Read More
24 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In yesterday’s fine weather a ‘Street Feast‘ took place in a new Carrigaline Housing Estate; Janeville. Now in its 16th year, the national Street Feast weekend has grown into something simple but powerful; a chance for neighbours to come together in a way that makes everyday life feel... Read More
23 May 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has welcomed Government plans to modernise and improve the Garda vetting system, describing the proposed reforms as an important step towards reducing unnecessary delays and easing the burden on employees, volunteers and community organisations. The update was provided in... Read More
11 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new grant to turn empty spaces above shops into homes will be a game-changer for housing supply and revitalising town centres, Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has said. The new Vacant Above the Shop Grant, available from today, will provide funding of up to €135,000 to support... Read More
19 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Read the full report here The Hot School Meals Scheme is now available to every primary school in the country having begun as a pilot project in 2019. There has been a lot of commentary recently, however, regarding the quality of the food, the nutritional content of the... Read More
13 March 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has praised the ESB for carrying out clean-up and improvement works at two recreational parking areas along the road between Coachford and Macroom, just before Carrigadrohid village. Deputy O’Shea said the works have significantly improved the appearance and accessibility... Read More
28 February 2026, Saturday By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Tánaiste, Fine Gael Party Leader and Minister for Finance Simon Harris (FG TD) visited Cork yesterday, meeting with business leaders, credit unions, community groups and Fine Gael members as part of a series of visits to counties across the country. The Tánaiste was joined throughout the day... Read More