26 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) marked Irish Port Safety Week 2025 with a series of special events designed to showcase how workplace safety is paramount to the port sector. The fifth annual Irish Port Safety Week ran from October 20th to October 24th, an initiative hosted by... Read More
26 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Douglas estate agent, Jack Dorgan of DNG Finn O’Connor, has been named as Emerging Achiever of the Year at the DNG National Awards Ceremony, sponsored by The Irish Times. The Awards Ceremony brought together over 150 delegates from DNG offices nationwide. It was a vibrant day of celebration and connection; while recognising excellence, dedication and professionalism across the DNG... Read More
25 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin councillor for Cork City South West, Joe Lynch, has welcomed the installation of new signage at the pedestrian crossings on Baker Street in Ballincollig; marking the first time new ‘Type B’ pedestrian crossing signage has been used within Cork City Council’s administrative area. Cllr. Lynch said:... Read More
22 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD Séamus McGrath is pleased that grants for Electric Vehicles in County Cork are now seeing a significant uptake. EV grants are offered by the Government through SEAI to help with the cost of EV’s and they are a vital part of helping us reduce emissions.... Read More
20 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie MTU Marks Historic First with New University Executive and Five New Faculties Munster Technological University (MTU) has marked a historic milestone with the establishment of its new University Executive and five new University Faculties. The University Executive will play a crucial role in shaping MTU as a... Read More
18 October 2025 By Valerie RYan valerie@TheCork.ie St Theresa’s Girl Guides Passage West is the latest recipient of a Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award which recognises the dedicated work of local volunteers who have worked with the group for the last 50 years. The group, which celebrated its golden anniversary last March, has 80... Read More
18 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Land Development Agency receives 1-, 2- and 3-bed apartments, and 3-bed townhouses being developed The Land Development Agency has been granted planning permission for the development of 345 new affordable homes in Wilton, Cork city. The development will deliver a mix of one, two and three bed apartments... Read More
18 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie New public toilets for Marina Park: not yet open. Pending a licence agreement being signed. Cork City Council took delivery of the two new fully accessible toilet units on Monday and they have been placed on a site adjacent to Cortado Coffee at the city end of the... Read More
16 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie I am a farmer but I’m finding it hard to manage on the income from farming. What social welfare schemes can help? You may be eligible for Farm Assist, a weekly means-tested payment for low-income farmers. Qualification for Farm Assist can also lead to the farmer becoming eligible... Read More
15 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Recent heart health checks carried out in Cork have revealed concerning findings, with almost one in three participants recording borderline or abnormal ECG results. Nine people were advised to seek follow-up hospital care, with one patient requiring urgent medical intervention, and nearly half of all blood pressure readings... Read More
9 October 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Carrigaline Community School will open its doors to the nation when a groundbreaking four-part documentary series premieres on Virgin Media One next week. A Rebel Education: Inside Carrigaline Community School offers an unprecedented look at modern Irish secondary school life, filmed over an entire academic year and told... Read More
8 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Autumn is on the way and with it comes a drop in temperatures and longer evenings. Today, Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service discusses additional supports available to assist with heating costs. Fuel Allowance is a payment to help with the cost of... Read More