14 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Airport to deliver Ireland’s largest solar-powered carport Cork Airport has announced that it will deliver Ireland’s largest solar-powered carport, in conjunction with Greenvolt Next. A solar carport is a dual-purpose structure, where a canopy is constructed and fitted with a roof of photovoltaic (PV) panels. The solar carport... Read More
13 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Arrest over Dangerous Driving at Whitegate, East Cork Shortly after 2pm on Saturday 11th April 2026 Gardaí observed a tractor and slurry tank combination approaching a cordon checkpoint on the approach to Whitegate, Co. Cork. The vehicle failed to stop at the checkpoint when directed by members of... Read More
8 April 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Diocese of Cork and Ross announces dates for the annual pilgrimage to Lourdes. The Diocese of Cork and Ross has officially announced its annual pilgrimage to Lourdes, taking place from 18th to 23rd September 2026, led by the Bishop of Cork & Ross, Most Rev. Fintan Gavin... Read More
2 April 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Anti-Litter Challenge rewards communities that fight against litter throughout Cork County Applications for the 2026 iteration of Cork County Council’s Anti-Litter Challenge are now open. First introduced in the 1990s, the Anti‑Litter Challenge aims to address litter issues in communities throughout Cork County. Participating towns and villages... Read More
1 April 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork has reinforced its ambition to grow as a leading international conference destination following another successful Keep Cork Meeting Expo, hosted by Cork Convention Bureau, the business events division of Visit Cork, at Páirc Uí Chaoimh recently (March 26). Recognised as the largest meetings expo in the country,... Read More
31 March 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Community Paint Grant Scheme 2026 Launched Up to 25 litres of high‑quality recycled paint available to local groups at no cost Cork County Council and Cork City Council have opened applications for the 2026 Relove Paint Community Paint Grant Scheme, which provides community groups, sports clubs and... Read More
31 March 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting arts organisations, community groups, artists and others to submit proposals for events that will be programmed as part of Culture Night 2026 Cork County Council has issued an open call for events to celebrate culture, creativity and the arts as part of Culture... Read More
28 March 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A EuroMillions player in Co. Cork has had a Friday night to remember as they matched 5 numbers in the EuroMillions draw to win €27,551. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw, Friday 27th March, at Spar, Firegrove Service Station, Bishopstown, Co.... Read More
26 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced that applications are now open for the County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme 2026. Launched in 2021, the scheme highlights County Cork’s rich heritage and acknowledges the many community and voluntary organisations that work tirelessly to protect, celebrate, and share this heritage with both... 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
12 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Delegations from Cork County are to visit Chicago, Detroit, and New York as part of the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day engagements. These high‑level visits will provide a valuable platform to promote Cork County’s economic and tourism strengths while further strengthening existing partnerships with Cook County and the City... Read More
11 March 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Carrigaline branch is located with the existing Library, near Dunnes Stores on Strand Road, Carrigaline, Co Cork with an email address of europedirect@corkcoco.ie Nine EUROPE DIRECT centres from Ireland will join other 391 from across the EU in Brussels on Thursday, 12 March, to exchange best practices on... Read More