22 March 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Clonakilty Mourns the Death of Tom O’Donovan of O’Donovan’s Hotel: A Pillar of the Community Clonakilty is in mourning this week since the sudden passing on Wednesday 18th March of Tom “Tommy” O’Donovan, a man whose name was synonymous with warmth, hospitality, and community spirit in the West... Read More
21 March 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Expressions of Interest sought for Café lease at Old Head of Kinsale on Wild Atlantic Way Expressions of interest are invited from experienced café operators or those seeking to develop a new café venture at the Old Head Signal Tower, located at the Old Head of Kinsale along... Read More
17 March 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Coast Guard have completed the urgent medical evacuation of a crew member from a container ship, the Eagle 2, which was 110 nautical miles south west of Castletownbere, Co. Cork. The medevac took place earlier today at 4.30pm. Valentia Coast Guard coordinated the medevac tasking the Coast... Read More
16 March 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Refurbishment works at Leap Playground have now been completed, creating a modern and vibrant recreational space for children and families in the local community. The upgraded facility includes a range of new play equipment designed to provide a safer and more inclusive environment that encourages outdoor play, physical... Read More
12 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Delegations from Cork County are to visit Chicago, Detroit, and New York as part of the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day engagements. These high‑level visits will provide a valuable platform to promote Cork County’s economic and tourism strengths while further strengthening existing partnerships with Cook County and the City... Read More
10 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Fastnet Film Festival will return to Schull, West Cork from 20 to 24 May 2026, bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals and audiences for five days of screenings, masterclasses and conversations. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and strong focus on emerging and established talent, the festival continues to highlight... Read More
9 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Heritage Council has launched the 2026 Community Heritage Grant Scheme and is inviting applications from community organisations throughout Cork City and Co. Cork. Grants of between €800 to €25,000 are available under the Scheme, which supports local initiatives that protect, share, and celebrate the built, natural and... Read More
8 March 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Series 12 of Home of the Year was completed before Hugh Wallace’s death. Hugh had been a judge on the programme since its inception and will be remembered for his warmth and humour, and for consistently capturing the hearts of viewers. Home of the Year will feature 21... Read More
8 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Met Éireann to replace county alerts with local system Met Éireann has confirmed that it will replace county-wide weather warnings with a new localised system from late 2026, marking a significant change to the national warning framework. In a written reply to a Parliamentary Question by Laois Fine... Read More
7 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork County Council announces proposed Draft Variation of County Development Plan to considerably accelerate housing delivery Cork County Council confirms that its proposed variation to the Cork County Development Plan 2022–2028 will open for public consultation on March 10th, 2026. Cork County with a population of more than... Read More
5 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Scally’s SuperValu Clonakilty, Co. Cork has been awarded the prestigious Excellence in Fresh Food Award for 2026 at this year’s SuperValu National Conference, held at The Great Southern Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry. The store was shortlisted alongside other finalist stores from around the country. In what was a... Read More
1 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Bandoin is known s the “Motor Town” based on the sheer number of car dealerships it boasts (Finbarr Galvin Skoda & Cupra, Bandon Motors Ford & Peugeot, Kearys Hyundai, Clarke Brothers Peugeot, Nyhan Motors Kia etc), so any change to parking is noteworthy Cork County Council, in partnership... Read More