15 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Lusitania Museum & Old Head Signal Tower will host an exciting and varied schedule of events for National Heritage Week. All events are Free to attend, although contacting the museum by email (info@oldheadofkinsale.com) to reserve a space is recommended. On Saturday 16th August there will be a... Read More
15 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The communities of the idyllic Inchydoney and Clonakilty in West Cork can look forward to a more secure and reliable water supply as Uisce Éireann complete upgrade works, replacing nearly one kilometre of aged water mains with new pipes. Jack Cronin, Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann, is pleased... Read More
13 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Essential overnight restrictions required at the Abbeystrewry Reservoir, Skibbereen and Crookhaven to maintain daytime supply Night time water restrictions will be in place from Wednesday, 13 August until Monday, 18 August from 10pm until 7am to ensure daytime supplies for customers served by the Abbeystrewry Reservoir Uisce Éireann... Read More
13 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie If you are waiting for surgery in the Republic of Ireland, you might want to consider going to Northern Ireland Kingsbridge Private Hospital, a leading provider of premium healthcare in Northern Ireland, is proud to offer patients from Cork and all over the Republic of Ireland rapid access... Read More
13 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Politics/Infrastructure Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins TD has called for urgent Government intervention to resolve the ongoing water supply crisis in Innishannon, warning that the latest disruption is yet another blow for local families and businesses. “Once again, families and businesses in Innishannon and surrounding areas are being... Read More
9 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Discover, Connect, Belong at Bere Island Arts Festival Bere Island Arts Festival has officially launched its 2025 programme, as the island is set to open its arms to artists, musicians, writers, and audiences for four unforgettable days of creativity, performance, and connection from the 18th to the 21st... Read More
7 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The 25th annual Tour de Munster charity cycle is fast approaching, and anticipation is growing as more than 100 amateur cyclists prepare to take on a challenging 600km journey through the six counties of Munster, from August 7th to 10th. The epic cycle is all in support of... Read More
4 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea, has today welcomed the announcement of a major step forward for Crossbarry village with Uisce Éireann & Cork County Council stating a resolution has been found to progress the long awaited Sewage Scheme for the village. Welcoming the progress... Read More
3 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Politics/Economy Independent Ireland Chairperson and Cork North-Central TD, Ken O’Flynn, has launched a stinging critique of the Government’s failure to respond to what he calls “a slow-motion collapse” of Ireland’s small business sector. Since the current administration took office, more than 3,250 businesses across the country have shut... Read More
2 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Upgrades to ‘Chateaulin Orchard Town Park’ in Clonakilty Completed Chateaulin Orchard Town Park in Clonakilty has been upgraded via a project by Cork County Council. Located on the eastern side of Clonakilty, Chateaulin Orchard Park was identified as being need of revitalisation. Given its proximity to the town... Read More
31 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has today published its pre-Budget submission, calling on government to prioritise competitive taxation policy to support business in Budget 2026. Against the current backdrop of evolving international trade dynamics, government must also take steps to reduce administrative burdens for business and enable... Read More
30 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Now in its fourth consecutive year, the National Archives in partnership with Cork County Council returns the Michael Collins Diaries 1918–1922 to Michael Collins House Museum, Clonakilty, continuing the annual August loan that began in 2022. This year’s exhibition highlights a lesser-known aspect of Collins’ revolutionary work, his... Read More