25 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New Footbridge Work has started on the construction of the footbridge and cycle lane at the Sail garden. The footpath and cycle lane from Church Road to the bridge is completed and working well, the addition of the new bridge will make it much safer for pedestrians and... Read More
11 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork and Kerry County Councils are seeking public input to inform the development of a regional EV Strategy. The goal of the strategy is to establish the principles that will guide the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the South-West region. As part of this initial... Read More
9 June 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Soccer The modern football world constantly sees players being lured by more attractive contracts with the promise of fast-tracked careers and financial incentives. Loyalty can often feel like a lost virtue in the world of professional football. However Cork City’s Evan McLaughlin is proving to be a refreshing... Read More
24 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie City Gears Up for One of Ireland’s Best-Loved Races as Race Day Approaches on June 1st The countdown is officially on. With just over a week to go until the Cork City Marathon on Sunday, June 1st, excitement is building across the city and beyond as thousands of... Read More
23 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork volunteer fundraising Branches of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is appealing for support for Guide Dog Day, sponsored by Park2Travel, at their collections across the county on Friday 23 May including: Bantry Town O’Keefe’s SuperValu Bantry Collin’s SuperValu Carrigaline (May 24) SuperValu Cobh Cork City... Read More
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21 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tour de Munster Pedals Into 25th Year – 25 Years, €5 Million raised, and Countless Lives Changed Tour de Munster, one of Ireland’s most impactful charity cycling events, will mark its 25th anniversary this August. Since its inception in 2001, the event has raised more than €5 million... Read More
21 May 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has announced that €31,108 has been awarded for playgrounds and play areas in Cork. The Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation provides funding to support city and county councils in upgrading existing playgrounds or developing new playgrounds. A total... Read More
5 May 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie LeisureWorld Relaunches Upgraded Functional Zone LeisureWorld Bishopstown has officially relaunched its upgraded Functional Zone, now featuring the latest in accessible fitness equipment—a major step forward in making physical activity more inclusive for individuals of all abilities. The transformation was made possible thanks to funding from Cork Sports Partnership,... Read More
26 April 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Get ready to saddle up for one of Cork’s most scenic and meaningful cycling events this June. The much-loved Fort2Fort Charity Cycle is back for its 14th edition on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, and it promises breathtaking views and a rewarding challenge for cyclists of all abilities, and... Read More
19 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie What is the Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan? The Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan (LAPR) is a government-backed mortgage and loan that helps you to buy and renovate a derelict or uninhabitable home. The loan is for first-time buyers, and ‘fresh start applicants’, who have been... Read More
15 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cllr Honore Kamegni Appointed Spokesperson for Sport and Youth within his party, the Green Party The Green Party has announced the appointment of Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork, as its new spokesperson for Sport and Youth. The announcement comes as part of a broader reshuffle... Read More