28 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital (SIVUH) Catering Department proudly receives the prestigious Q Mark for Hygiene and Food Safety – Emerald Level 3. The award was presented by Marie Doyle-Henry, (centre right) , Managing Director of Excellence Ireland Quality Association (EIQA) Limited, at a ceremony held on... Read More
26 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Knock Pilgrimage There are still places available on the bus for the annual Carrigaline Pilgrimage to Knock which takes place on the weekend of Saturday June 28th and Sunday June 29th, 2025. The bus will leave Carrigaline on Saturday 28th at 8.00am, with a pick-up in Blackpool. The group will... Read More
26 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This rebrand marks an exciting chapter in the Talbot Collection’s commitment to enhancing its portfolio and providing exceptional experiences to guests across Ireland. The transformation of the Talbot Hotel Cork follows a significant investment of over €500,000 in 2024, part of a broader €1.15 million refurbishment initiative in... Read More
23 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork volunteer fundraising Branches of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is appealing for support for Guide Dog Day, sponsored by Park2Travel, at their collections across the county on Friday 23 May including: Bantry Town O’Keefe’s SuperValu Bantry Collin’s SuperValu Carrigaline (May 24) SuperValu Cobh Cork City... Read More
22 May 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Shanbally is the last village before Ringaskiddy, and its ferryport which links Ireland with the UK and the continent Once a uniquely Cork operation, the Good Fish Company made European headlines earlier today while celebrating the latest significant milestone in its ongoing transformation as one of Ireland’s leading... Read More
22 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A major recruitment drive is underway to attract graduate planners from Cork into Ireland’s county and city councils. The local government initiative aims to attract suitably qualified graduates exiting degree or masters courses in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Britain or internationally. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to positively... Read More
21 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tour de Munster Pedals Into 25th Year – 25 Years, €5 Million raised, and Countless Lives Changed Tour de Munster, one of Ireland’s most impactful charity cycling events, will mark its 25th anniversary this August. Since its inception in 2001, the event has raised more than €5 million... Read More
21 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe welcomes the passage of the Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024, which will ensure continued sufficient and effective access to cash in the State. Minister Donohoe said: “Cash remains a preferred form of payment and continues to play an important... Read More
21 May 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has announced that €31,108 has been awarded for playgrounds and play areas in Cork. The Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation provides funding to support city and county councils in upgrading existing playgrounds or developing new playgrounds. A total... Read More
18 May 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Military Politics Sinn Féin spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Defence, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD, has said that the failure of government to heed the warnings of representative organisations has created a crisis within the Irish Defence Forces which has worsened each year under successive Fianna Fáil and Fine... Read More
15 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Network Ireland Cork is proud to unveil the finalists for its 2025 Businesswoman of the Year Awards, honouring excellence, innovation, and leadership among women in business across Cork. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 22 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, marking a key... Read More
15 May 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie When: 24 May – 2 June 2025 Programme: corkharbourfestival.com Cork Harbour Festival is back and bigger than ever for its 10th anniversary, running from 24th May to 2nd June 2025! As Ireland’s largest celebration of maritime culture, this much-loved festival brings over 100 incredible events to Cork City... Read More