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
11 July 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie TUI has recently announced it will operate a new route from Cork Airport to Palma Airport, Majorca for Summer 2027, strengthening its Marella Cruises offering for Irish holidaymakers. The flight will operate every Tuesday from May 18 until August 31, 2027. The early launch allows customers to secure... Read More
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