19 November 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service. “Recently we have been supporting people with their LPT returns among other issues. Our advocacy service is also busy. We support people with appeals in relation to their unsuccessful applications for various social welfare payments. Frequently we assist... Read More
14 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced details of its 2026 funding opportunities for the Arts sector. The Council’s Library and Arts Service is inviting proposals for arts projects, activities and events taking place in Cork County in 2026 that may be eligible for funding under a range of grant... Read More
14 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 39 new Gardaí have been assigned to Cork City and County as part of the 194 recruits graduating from Templemore today – bringing the total number of new Gardaí this year to almost 600. Fianna Fáil TD, Deputy Aindrias Moynihan, welcomes the attestation of the new Gardaí to... Read More
14 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Airbnb’s Rural Tourism Fund provides grants to The Dark Skies Community and Skibbereen’s Painted Past The Rural Tourism Fund is Airbnb’s flagship rural initiative for Ireland, aiming to showcase the best local spots that the country has to offer Eleven community organisations across Ireland each receive up to... Read More
13 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The hotel won Best Wedding Venue at the ‘Historic Hotels of Europe’ Awards 2025 award ceremony. Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens has been honoured with the prestigious Best Wedding Venue award at the international Historic Hotels of Europe Awards 2025, which took place at Schloss Frankenberg, Germany on... Read More
12 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has approved a €526 million budget for 2026, which includes increased investment in frontline services such as roads maintenance, housing maintenance, library operations, public conveniences and estates taken in charge. The investment, an increase on 2025, reflects the Council’s commitment to deliver the services needed to... Read More
12 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie If the idea of exploring the world closest to you sounds more appealing than jetting off long haul, having a staycation is always recommended. Being able to rediscover the beauty that lies right on our doorstep is one way to get away from it all and enjoy a... Read More
6 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Almost 16,700 premises in Co Cork now connected to the NBI™ network National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) on behalf of the Government, has said that over 50,000 Cork can now avail of a high-speed... Read More
5 November 202 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Best Roofing Companies in Cork Finding a dependable roofing company in Cork can make all the difference when protecting a home or commercial property from Ireland’s ever-changing weather. Whether facing a roof leak, a major replacement, or simply planning ahead with regular maintenance, choosing a trusted professional... Read More
3 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Amazon launches the Regional Creatives Fund Ireland, offering multiple grants of up to €20,000 for charities in Cork and across Ireland which focus on upskilling people for careers in creative industries. Grants are available for charities which run programmes aimed at boosting skills and increasing access to creative... Read More
1 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Kinsale’s An Tulca Festival 2025 – A Celebration of Community, Creativity, and Samhain Spirit Kinsale’s streets glowed once again this Halloween as An Tulca Festival 2025 brought the town to life with colour, creativity, and community energy. Ireland’s only fully participatory Halloween parades festival filled two magical days... Read More
1 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has launched its “Make One Change” campaign for the month of November. With numerous events scheduled across the county, the initiative aims to encourage citizens to adopt simple, yet impactful, practical changes to their lifestyles, helping to act on the climate crisis while building fairer... Read More