16 July 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Sport In the world of heavyweight boxing, the biggest news of recent weeks is the victory of Fabio Wardley. The Ipswich-born fighter claimed the WBA interim heavyweight crown after beating Justis Huni at Portman Road. This was a big moment for the rising star, as he put himself... Read More
14 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Coillte Marks Major Storm Recovery Milestone at Raheen Forest, Co. Cork In Raheen Forest, near Freemount in Co. Cork, Coillte has reached a significant milestone in the national windblow recovery effort following Storm Éowyn. This forest is among the first windblown sites in the country not only to... Read More
7 July 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Businesses around Cork are expected to benefit from a potential €6 million boost as soccer fans flock to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for the Cork Super Cup. The event will see Scottish Premiership Champions Celtic FC travel to take on Cork City FC in a pre-season friendly at... Read More
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