7 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The 25th annual Tour de Munster charity cycle is fast approaching, and anticipation is growing as more than 100 amateur cyclists prepare to take on a challenging 600km journey through the six counties of Munster, from August 7th to 10th. The epic cycle is all in support of... Read More
3 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Politics/Economy Independent Ireland Chairperson and Cork North-Central TD, Ken O’Flynn, has launched a stinging critique of the Government’s failure to respond to what he calls “a slow-motion collapse” of Ireland’s small business sector. Since the current administration took office, more than 3,250 businesses across the country have shut... Read More
31 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has today published its pre-Budget submission, calling on government to prioritise competitive taxation policy to support business in Budget 2026. Against the current backdrop of evolving international trade dynamics, government must also take steps to reduce administrative burdens for business and enable... Read More
30 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ring launches public search to find the first ever Irish voice of Ring Video Doorbell messages, kicking off in Cork this weekend Ring is on the hunt to find the first ever Irish voice of its Ring Video Doorbell. The smart home security company is launching a ‘Voice... Read More
30 July 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company and Independent Container Line (ICL) partnership is celebrating five years of supporting direct US trade. The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) and Independent Container Line (ICL) are celebrating five years of operating their vital transatlantic partnership, which offers the only direct shipping route connecting Ireland... Read More
27 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Kinsale Regatta Festival over the August Bank Holiday is a feast of family fun, with all events free of charge to the public thanks to the generosity of Cork County Council and the many local businesses and individuals who support the event. Festival Chairman Frank O’Brien said... Read More
26 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Minister of State Charlie McConalogue heralds ‘outstanding success’ of the postcode system 97% of research respondents were able to supply a validated Eircode for their address Minister of State for Postal Policy and Sport, Charlie McConalogue TD, who has special responsibility for Eircodes at the... Read More
24 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Airport, Ireland’s fastest-growing airport, is today adding two new, exciting European destinations to its route map as Aer Lingus announce new routes to Prague, Czech Republic and Geneva, Switzerland as part of the airline’s winter schedule. Offering superb options for a European city break and winter ski holiday, the airline has also announced an increased frequency... Read More
23 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “More bad news for first-time buyers – Housing market is now rigged against ordinary hardworking people” says Cork TD Michael Collins TD, leader of Independent Ireland, has condemned the Government’s continued failure to address Ireland’s deepening housing crisis, following the publication of new figures showing that the cost... Read More
23 July 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork-based ifac, now one of Ireland’s leading accounting, tax, and business advisory firms is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with ambitious plans for further expansion, including the creation of 400 new jobs over the next three years. With revenues expected to hit €50 million, ifac has transformed from its humble... Read More
23 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new study has revealed that Cork is among the best-connected locations in Ireland, ranking in the top 5 for fastest broadband speeds. The research, conducted by broadband provider Virgin Media Ireland, analysed real-world speed test data from TestMy.net for 50 towns and cities in Ireland to find which are enjoying the quickest Wi-Fi. Based on... Read More
22 July 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie 9 projects in Cork will get <€803,347.00 to deliver essential water and wastewater infrastructure, Junior Minister Jerry Buttimer has said. Minister of State Buttimer said funding of €73.9m has been allocated for 291 projects across the county, under the Multi-annual Rural Water Programme 2024–2026 “Today’s announcement is great... Read More