8 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Brilliant sunshine greeted competitors for Race Day Two at Cork Week 2026 on Tuesday 7 July, with Crosshaven and Cork Harbour bathed in summer light from early morning. A north-westerly gradient breeze was in place before racing, but by the time the fleets were getting underway the breeze... Read More
8 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new mathematical model developed by researchers at Trinity College Dublin suggests County Cork could see a significant overhaul of its Dáil constituencies if advanced optimisation techniques were used to redraw electoral boundaries. The research, known as COTHROM (Constituency Optimisation Through Hamiltonian Representation Of Mandates), uses computer algorithms... Read More
7 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are to continue their partnership with the Mardyke Arena UCC with a change in focus towards the Mardyke Arena High Performance support facilities. The Mardyke High Performance gym supports elite athletes and provides specialist coaching, state-of-the-art equipment, recovery programmes, performance tracking technology, and dedicated strength... Read More
6 July 2026 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie One of the most eagerly anticipated contests at this year’s Cork City Sports on 8th July promises to be the Women’s Hammer Throw, where Ireland’s rising star Nicola Tuthill will take on an outstanding international field led by the world’s very best. Fresh from another remarkable season, Tuthill... Read More
5 July 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Visitors to Cork Week 2026 can look forward to a packed programme of family activities, live music, après-sail parties and evening entertainment at the Royal Cork Yacht Club throughout the week, ensuring there’s plenty to enjoy both on and off the water. The entertainment begins on Sunday, 5... Read More
29 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC have recently announced the appointment of Colin O’Brien as their new Academy Director, filling the position left vacant as a result of Liam Kearney’s promotion to Director of Football. Colin has most recently managed the Republic of Ireland U17 team in three memorable European and... Read More
28 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Lotto player in Crosshaven, Co Cork is sure to be celebrating today after matching five numbers and the bonus in last night’s draw to win an incredible €130,389. The Saturday night winner became the biggest winner of the night after purchasing their winning Quick Pick ticket on... 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
27 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Councillor Bernard Moynihan has been elected as the new Mayor of the County of Cork, with Councillor Finbarr Harrington elected as Deputy Mayor at Cork County Council’s AGM this afternoon. Mayor Moynihan was nominated by Councillor Gearoid Murphy and seconded by Councillor Alan Coleman. The Duhallow native and... Read More
27 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is based on the Model Farm Road, Cork
23 June 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Conducted by renowned maestro Neil Thomson and featuring celebrated Irish violinist Mairéad Hickey as soloist Irish Guide Dogs is delighted to announce a spectacular fundraising concert featuring the internationally acclaimed European Doctors Orchestra (EDO), taking place at Cork City Hall on Sunday, 28 June 2026 at 3 pm.... Read More
22 June 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie With Emergency Departments (ED) continuing to experience significant demand across Cork, patients are being encouraged to consider all available urgent care options when seeking emergency medical assessment. Professor Adrian Murphy, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Mater Private Network Cork and CUH, said helping patients access the right care... Read More