15 December 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie HSE South West is reminding older people of the practical steps they can take to stay well at home and avoid unnecessary hospital visits during the winter months. A short video featuring advice on avoiding slips, trips and falls as well as staying well nourished is available here, along... Read More
14 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Applegreen inaugurated a brand-new Service Area in Ballincollig and celebrated the opening of the first Taco Bell in Cork, following the hugely successful launch at Applegreen Dunshaughlin in September and Lusk North in November. Situated within the Applegreen Classes Lake Retail Centre, the new Ballincollig facility offers a... Read More
14 December 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie If you are someone that always has a scented candle flickering away in the corner, sit up and take note of a new luxurious candle brand that’s just launched by Cork company Sonua Candles. Researched, designed, and developed in Kinsale, Co. Cork, entrepreneur Laura Lyons is the founder... Read More
7 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 24th June 2026 – Live at the Marquee Cork – Tickets on sale this Monday 8th December at 10am It was announced that Five will take to the stage of the Marquee this summer on 24th June. Tickets go on sale this Monday 8th December at 10am from Ticketmaster.ie Formed... Read More
6 December 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Simon Coveney stepped down from national politics in November 2024, by not contesting the General Election. Now, the familiar Cork name has received France’s highest distinction This week Simon Coveney was formally presented with the rank of Officer of the Légion d’honneur, the French Republic’s highest distinction. Simon... Read More
6 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork’s city centre is already experiencing a welcome boost in footfall and a renewed sense of vibrancy as newly increased Garda patrols become a visible and reassuring presence on its streets. According to the Cork Business Association (CBA) and local retailers, the enhanced policing measures are already making... Read More
5 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Marking International Volunteers Day, Ballyphehane Togher Arts and Crafts Initiative honours three decades of community empowerment through craft. The Ballyphehane Togher Arts and Crafts Initiative (BTACI) last night proudly launched its Lifelines exhibition at Cork City Hall. The launch coincided with International Volunteers Day and the group’s 30th anniversary. Speaking... Read More
5 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork International Hotel has launched their annual Giving Tree which helps support families struggling with the financial burden of the festive period. The Giving Tree, which is a collaboration with St Vincent De Paul, helps to ensure children from around Cork receive a gift this Christmas. The... Read More
3 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kinsale & District Lions Club Launches 2025 Christmas Toy Appeal and Urges Community to Shop Local This December The Kinsale & District Lions Club is proud to launch its Christmas Toy Appeal 2025, once again partnering with CUH Charity to bring festive joy to children spending Christmas in... Read More
1 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bob Savage brings 36 years of leadership experience to charity role Bob Savage, former Site Leader and Vice President at Dell Technologies, Cork has joined the board of The Crann Centre. The engineer and business leader brings a wealth of experience to the role at a time when... Read More
30 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Airport will deliver a major connectivity boost next summer with more services to key European hub airports with leading airline partners. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will operate three daily flights to Amsterdam Schiphol year-round. Air France resumes daily services to Paris Charles de Gaulle from March 1,... Read More
29 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie McDonald’s Ireland recently reopened its Douglas restaurant in Cork following a major refurbishment project worth over €3 million. Located to the West of Douglas Village, the restaurant has been serving happy Cork customers since 1989. The restaurant reopened to customers earlier in November 2025, with friends, families, and... Read More