12 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has approved a €526 million budget for 2026, which includes increased investment in frontline services such as roads maintenance, housing maintenance, library operations, public conveniences and estates taken in charge. The investment, an increase on 2025, reflects the Council’s commitment to deliver the services needed to... Read More
12 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie If the idea of exploring the world closest to you sounds more appealing than jetting off long haul, having a staycation is always recommended. Being able to rediscover the beauty that lies right on our doorstep is one way to get away from it all and enjoy a... Read More
10 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Calling on all County Cork Schools to Make a Difference with the Launch of AIB Future Sparks School Impact Awards 2025-2026 Following the success of the 2025 AIB Future Sparks School Impact Awards, AIB is delighted to announce the launch of the 2025-2026 programme and is calling... Read More
6 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Almost 16,700 premises in Co Cork now connected to the NBI™ network 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 said that over 50,000 Cork can now avail of a high-speed... Read More
5 November 202 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Best Roofing Companies in Cork Finding a dependable roofing company in Cork can make all the difference when protecting a home or commercial property from Ireland’s ever-changing weather. Whether facing a roof leak, a major replacement, or simply planning ahead with regular maintenance, choosing a trusted professional... Read More
3 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Amazon launches the Regional Creatives Fund Ireland, offering multiple grants of up to €20,000 for charities in Cork and across Ireland which focus on upskilling people for careers in creative industries. Grants are available for charities which run programmes aimed at boosting skills and increasing access to creative... Read More
1 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Kinsale’s An Tulca Festival 2025 – A Celebration of Community, Creativity, and Samhain Spirit Kinsale’s streets glowed once again this Halloween as An Tulca Festival 2025 brought the town to life with colour, creativity, and community energy. Ireland’s only fully participatory Halloween parades festival filled two magical days... Read More
1 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has launched its “Make One Change” campaign for the month of November. With numerous events scheduled across the county, the initiative aims to encourage citizens to adopt simple, yet impactful, practical changes to their lifestyles, helping to act on the climate crisis while building fairer... Read More
1 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Robot vacuums are becoming mainstream – there are many brands, mostly US and Chinese – now there is an option for one with an Irish accent, from a business based at Clounties, Dunmanway, Co Cork Irish families looking for a smarter way to stay on top of housework... Read More
1 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over 170,000 passengers on 90 cruise ships were welcome to Cork, with an additional 13 cruise calls to Bantry Bay in 2025 The Port of Cork Company welcomes the final vessel of the 2025 cruise season this Saturday, 1st November, 2025. The arrival of the MS Ambition will... Read More
31 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Leave for Parents Parents who are in employment have a right to take time off work to look after their children. Parents have several different types of statutory leave entitlements, for example, maternity leave, adoptive leave, paternity leave, parental leave and parent’s leave. The qualifying... Read More
30 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An evening of live performance, film and conversation on Thursday 30 October Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre is delighted to launch Uillinn Dance Season 2025 on Thursday 30 October with a specially curated evening of live dance, film screenings and discussion. Supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, this season... Read More