12 July 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie As fitness continues to take centre stage in modern lifestyles, sourcing the right gym equipment has become a priority for both individuals and commercial operators across Ireland. In cities like Cork, where wellness culture is thriving, the demand for high-quality, durable, and affordable fitness gear is on the... Read More
10 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Free Travel Scheme allows you to travel, free of charge, on public transport and some private bus and ferry services. Everyone aged 66 and over, living permanently in Ireland, can get the Free Travel Scheme. People with disabilities and carers aged under 66 may also qualify for... Read More
8 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting members of the public to participate in the third public consultation for the Cork to Kinsale Greenway. The purpose of this non-statutory public consultation is to display and present the Emerging Preferred Route Corridor and to invite feedback. Funded by Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s (TII) Greenway... Read More
All tenancies in West Cork now benefit from rent controls as Rent Pressure Zones expanded countywide
6 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Skibbereen and Bantry local electoral areas now in Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) From Friday, 20 June 2025 all renters across West Cork will enjoy the same protection, security and certainty following the enactment of the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2025, meaning that rent increase restrictions will apply to... Read More
27 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tánaiste appoints Deputy Colm Burke as first ever Fine Gael Cork spokesperson Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader, Simon Harris, has appointed Deputy Colm Burke as the party’s first ever spokesperson for Cork. Making the announcement during a visit to Cork, the Tánaiste said: “I’m delighted to appoint my... Read More
26 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New figures from the National Transport Authority (NTA) reveal that Cork has still not recovered their pre-COVID taxi driver numbers, as it experienced a 4% drop since 2019. The figures show that despite Ireland’s population growing by 8.5% from 2019 to 2024 and inbound tourism numbers rising by 5% from 2023 to 2024,... Read More
25 June 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A new study has revealed that Cork is the third most sustainable place to live in Ireland. The research, carried out Calor Gas, Ireland’s leading LPG supplier analysed key sustainability indicators across all 26 counties — including forest coverage, air quality, EV infrastructure, the number of A-rated homes, solar panel installations, and the number... Read More
23 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over today and tomorrow over 7,500 people will be granted Irish citizenship at the INEC Killarney. Applicants from over 143 countries and across all 32 counties on the island will make a declaration of fidelity and loyalty to the State and become Irish citizens. Over seven ceremonies held... Read More
20 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In 2024 Cork County Council announced the development of a comprehensive guide to commemorative events across County Cork from 2025 to 2040 and the next phase is now underway. With over 400 events already identified by consultants and submitted by the public, this ambitious project will serve as... Read More
19 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has unveiled a new toolkit for planning and organising festivals and events, designed to help communities deliver memorable and successful celebrations with confidence. The toolkit is a one-stop guide for festival and event organisers, covering everything from licensing and safety to sustainability, marketing and funding... Read More
17 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 30th WEST CORK CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL 27th June – 6th July 2025 https://www.westcorkmusic.ie/chamber-music-festival/ The 30th West Cork Chamber Music Festival features a spectacular programme, as eclectic as usual, presenting much-loved favourites alongside world, and Irish, premieres. This 30th Festival, which takes place from June 27th to July 6th, will see many old favourites return... Read More
17 June 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Kinsale Arts Weekend returns from 10-13 July 2025, rolling into town with the mighty momentum of its ninth year and a fitting theme, The Ninth Wave. This year’s programme draws inspiration from Celtic myth and maritime mystery, where the fabled ninth wave, said to carry voyagers beyond the... Read More