10 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New Tuath Housing development prioritises accessibility and inclusion The ribbon was recently been cut on Ard Na Mara, a new housing development for older persons in Schull, Co. Cork Cllr Danny Collins, deputising for the Mayor of County Cork Cllr Joe Carroll, officially opened Ard na Mara today.... Read More
5 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie What is the Housing Assistance Payment? The Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) is a social housing support for people who have a long-term housing need. HAP is provided by your local authority. If you are on HAP, your local authority pays your rent directly to your landlord and you... Read More
2 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Beach Lifeguard Teams will resume duty at 12 beaches this June bank holiday weekend. The service will operate each weekend in June, seven days a week in July and August, and the first two weekends in September. Beach Lifeguards will raise their flags from 10.30am... Read More
29 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Thirteen projects in Cork have secured a total of €223760 in funding under the Heritage Council’s 2025 Community Heritage Grant Scheme. The Heritage Council is distributing more than €1.9 million through the Scheme this year to support 132 heritage initiatives across Ireland. These grants will enable local communities... Read More
29 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lusitania Museum/Old Head Signal Tower Heritage CLG Committee is proud to announce the launch of The Story So Far: 10 Years of the Lusitania Museum and Old Head Signal Tower. This commemorative book celebrates a decade since the Old Head Signal Tower restoration which has become an... Read More
25 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Thousands expected in Clonakilty for the return of West Cork’s street carnival Clonakilty is set to come alive once again on Saturday, 14 June 2025, as the highly anticipated Irish Yogurts Clonakilty Street Carnival returns for another unforgettable day of food, fun, and festivities. Now in its seventh year, this vibrant event... 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
22 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Hundreds of people attended the opening at the Festival HQ, a former convent who garden has stunning views of the bay The 17th Fastnet Film Festival opened in style last night with a buzzing launch party at the brand new Fastnet Film Centre in Schull. Hundreds of film... Read More
22 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A major recruitment drive is underway to attract graduate planners from Cork into Ireland’s county and city councils. The local government initiative aims to attract suitably qualified graduates exiting degree or masters courses in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Britain or internationally. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to positively... Read More
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 Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe welcomes the passage of the Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024, which will ensure continued sufficient and effective access to cash in the State. Minister Donohoe said: “Cash remains a preferred form of payment and continues to play an important... 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