8 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new mathematical model developed by researchers at Trinity College Dublin suggests County Cork could see a significant overhaul of its Dáil constituencies if advanced optimisation techniques were used to redraw electoral boundaries. The research, known as COTHROM (Constituency Optimisation Through Hamiltonian Representation Of Mandates), uses computer algorithms... Read More
3 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 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 announced that a further 6,000 Cork homes, businesses and farms can avail of a high-speed fibre broadband connection, including the rural areas surrounding... Read More
25 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie West Cork Arts Centre Members and Friends Exhibition 2026 Runs until 16 July 2026 Running annually for more than 40 years, this exhibition showcases work by artists from across West Cork and beyond at all stages of their careers. Submission is open to the many artists who subscribe... Read More
20 June 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie School marks a major milestone and the official opening of a new modular classroom Gaelscoil Dhroichead na Banndan celebrated 30 years of excellence in Irish-medium education and the official opening of its new modular classroom. This marks a significant chapter in the school’s history and in the wider... Read More
14 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Coca‑Cola Thank You Fund to Surpass €2 Million Invested in Local Communities as Applications Open in Cork for 2026 Applications can be submitted at coca-cola.ie/thankyou before Friday 26th June Coca-Cola Ireland, and its strategic bottling partner Coca‑Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, announced the launch of the 2026... Read More
13 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Entertainment A EuroMillions Plus player in Cork is set to start their weekend in style after matching all five numbers in Friday night’s draw to win the top prize of €500,000. The Cork player purchased their winning ticket online on the day of the draw. The numbers in... Read More
12 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran announces funding approval for Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection for The Fish Basket Little Island, Castlefreke, Co. Cork The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the approval of Cork County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor... Read More
8 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has officially launched the first in a series of summer music performances that will take place across West Cork this June, July and August. The Special Music Event Scheme provides funding for voluntary music groups to organise and perform up to four music events in... Read More
8 June 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Baltimore is preparing to welcome one of the most remarkable visitor attractions ever to arrive in West Cork as the magnificent Nao Santa María, a full-scale replica of Christopher Columbus’ flagship, sails into Baltimore Harbour on Tuesday, 9 June 2026. “The Nao Santa María is a faithful replica... Read More
4 June 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Aindrias Moynihan has warned that Ireland’s move towards increasingly digital public services must not leave rural communities, older people or people with limited digital skills behind. Raising the issue in the Dáil with the Minister of State at the Department of... Read More
3 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Mobility Aids Grant Scheme helps you pay for basic work to address mobility issues you are having at home. For example, if you are having difficulty getting into the bath or shower, the grant could cover the cost of installing an accessible shower. The scheme is for... Read More
2 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Projects will deliver important actions under Ireland’s National Biodiversity Action Plan Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, has, in recent weeks, confirmed the allocation of €193,400 in funding to projects in Cork under the Local Biodiversity Action Fund (LBAF) 2026. A diverse range... Read More