30 July 2026 By Mary Bermimgham mary@TheCork.ie The Kinsale Regatta Festival over the August Bank Holiday is a feast of family fun, with all events free of charge 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 the Kinsale Regatta... Read More
27 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “Changes will free up planners and will give homeowners greater freedom to adapt their homes to changing needs” The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD and the Minister of State for Local Government and Planning John Cummins TD welcomed the new Exempted Development Regulations... Read More
26 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie For many people in Ireland, the initials UCC immediately bring one institution to mind: University College Cork. But internationally, particularly across Asia, “UCC” often refers to something entirely different – one of Japan’s biggest and best-known coffee companies. The two organisations share the same three-letter acronym, but that’s... Read More
26 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Since brexit Ireland’s closest EU neighbour is France. Travel expert SteveMarsh has uploaded a video to Youtube entitled “The Hibernia Line Ferry From Ireland to France That Didn’t Quite Get There”. He was ready to enjoy the journey as a foot passenger from Cork to France, but there... Read More
25 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tesco Douglas has officially relaunched following a multi-million-euro refurbishment. The renovation has transformed the store into a bright, new one-floor shopping destination, because French Sports giant Decathlon will be opening in the coming weeks in Tesco’s previous first floor section. The refreshed store now features a brand-new Tesco... Read More
24 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bestselling cookery writer, TV presenter and chef Rachel Allen will curate exclusive menus for Hibernia Line’s daily Cork to Boulogne-sur-Mer sailings. Hibernia Line, Ireland’s newest ferry service, recently announced a brand ambassador partnership with Rachel Allen, one of Ireland’s most acclaimed cookery writers and TV chefs, to offer... Read More
23 July 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council Library and Arts Service Invites Public to Share Library Memories to Celebrate 100 Years Cork County Council Library and Arts Service is inviting members of the public to share their treasured memories of Cork libraries as part of celebrations marking the service’s 100th anniversary. From... Read More
21 July 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Kinsale and District Lions Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Grattan as Club President, succeeding Cormac Fitzgerald following the completion of a successful two-year term of office. The official handover took place on 14 July 2026 at the Kinsale Hotel & Spa, marking the beginning... Read More
15 July 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Major Road Closures near Carrigaline Major traffic diversions are being experienced and expected to continue due to the M28 development and the laying of ducting from the Ballinrea Solar Farm. The Ballinrea road which has been closed since Monday June 29th did open at the weekend. Cogan’s Road is closed and... Read More
15 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann is urging customers across West Cork and parts of North Cork to use water wisely as demand for treated water continues to rise during the current spell of warm weather.Uisce Éireann are actively monitoring the network, managing water resources, repairing leaks and implementing targeted measures to... Read More
14 July 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Minister for Public Expenditure to speak at Kinsale When: Friday, 9 October 2026 8.00 a.m. Where: Kinsale Hotel & Spa Tickets: www.KinsaleLionsOnline.com Founded by Cormac Fitzgerald FCPA FCA, Managing Director of Fitzgerald & Partners Chartered Accountants and current President of Kinsale & District Lions Club, the Kinsale Budget... Read More
11 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie First South Credit Union hosted the Taoiseach to officially reopen the newly refurbished and modernised Branch in Ballyphehane Cork Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially reopened the refurbished office of First South Credit Union in Ballyphehane Cork on Saturday last. This investment by First South Credit Union will ensure that... Read More