8 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie A single first-time buyer in Cork now needs to earn €92,092 to buy a typical first home, according to new research from Chill Insurance. That is more than the county’s median income of €46,416, leaving a gap of €45,676 between what people earn and what they need. Cork... Read More
6 Septembet 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Amend Rent a Room Scheme tax rules to increase the availability of additional rental bedrooms – says Cork based MEP Billy Kelleher “Serious consideration needs to be given to amending the Rent a Room Scheme to reflect the changing market and to incentivise more rooms to be made... Read More
6 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Carragiline lady Aisling Claffey Healion has been nominated for the 2026 Beko & Woman’s Way Mum of the Year Award, becoming the seventh nominee in this year’s for the prestigious awards. Aisling and her partner Martin, welcomed their son Alfie in September 2024 and becoming a mother has... Read More
3 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A 5-Course Tasting Menu, Paired with Moët & Chandon Champagnes, at Rare at The Blue Haven, Kinsale When: September 18th Where: Blue Haven Restaurant, Kinsale Rare at Blue Haven invites guests to a specially created five-course tasting menu from Executive Head Chef Meeran Manzoor, thoughtfully paired with a... Read More
2 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Airport has announced PRM Engineering as their official time partner. The first of its kind partnership in Ireland sees the Cork engineering firm become the exclusive brand partner of the airport’s flight information screens. Head of Finance and Property at Cork Airport Peter Walsh said, that the... Read More
1 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The National Pesticides and Drinking Water Action Group (NPDWAG) is urging all users of pesticides in Cork to remain vigilant as the spraying window comes to a close. Communities are again reminded that it only takes one drop to impact a drinking water source. While the need and opportunities for... Read More
1 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Home care provider, Dovida, has launched a new recruitment campaign for people to light up lives in their local community. The company is creating 70 new caregiver roles across Cork to help support more people to live independently at home and stay connected to their family, friends, and communities. The new roles will be a mix of flexible... Read More
29 August 2026 By Tom Collins Tom@TheCork.ie Dr Simon Walsh to lead advanced cardiac intervention service, bringing internationally recognised expertise in treating some of the most complex coronary artery disease to patients across Munster Mater Private Network has announced the appointment of internationally renowned interventional cardiologist Dr Simon Walsh as Director of the Cardiac Catheterisation... Read More
26 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie
26 August 2026 By Mary Bermingham Mary@TheCork.ie Turn the tide on marine litter by signing up today to receive a free beach clean-up kit and join the worldwide citizen science project to tackle marine litter and protect our coastline, waterways and Ocean. The annual Clean Coasts Big Beach Clean is back once again to close... Read More
26 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Carrigaline business expands “creating one of the region’s largest destinations for flooring, beds, and furniture” Big Box Flooring has opened at the 3 Estuary Business Park (off the Crosshaven Road), Kilnagleary, Carrigaline, Co Cork. The building is so new it does not yet have an eircode!, so visitors... Read More
25 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie The Carrigaline Court Hotel has announced the RNLI as it’s new hotel charity partner. The decision to support the charity comes on the back of an internal consultation with the hotel’s 140 employees who were requested to suggest nominations for the partnership. The RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews provide... Read More