2 April 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Anti-Litter Challenge rewards communities that fight against litter throughout Cork County Applications for the 2026 iteration of Cork County Council’s Anti-Litter Challenge are now open. First introduced in the 1990s, the Anti‑Litter Challenge aims to address litter issues in communities throughout Cork County. Participating towns and villages... Read More
1 April 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork has reinforced its ambition to grow as a leading international conference destination following another successful Keep Cork Meeting Expo, hosted by Cork Convention Bureau, the business events division of Visit Cork, at Páirc Uí Chaoimh recently (March 26). Recognised as the largest meetings expo in the country,... Read More
31 March 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Community Paint Grant Scheme 2026 Launched Up to 25 litres of high‑quality recycled paint available to local groups at no cost Cork County Council and Cork City Council have opened applications for the 2026 Relove Paint Community Paint Grant Scheme, which provides community groups, sports clubs and... Read More
31 March 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting arts organisations, community groups, artists and others to submit proposals for events that will be programmed as part of Culture Night 2026 Cork County Council has issued an open call for events to celebrate culture, creativity and the arts as part of Culture... Read More
29 March 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie DeBarra’s Folk Club presents Ímar Saturday 25th April Tickets on sale now from https://debarra.ie/event/imar/ DeBarra’s Folk Club are delighted to present new Glasgow-based five-piece Ímar to perform on Saturday, 25th April. Ímar features current and former members of Mànran, Mec Lir, RURA and Talisk, and a collectively crammed... Read More
26 March 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Skibbereen Heritage Centre Announces Update on Cork County Council Burial Register Records – Records from 27 graveyards have been added in the last year Skibbereen Heritage Centre has added newly digitised Cork County Council burial register records from 27 graveyards to its online database. This latest update brings the... Read More
26 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced that applications are now open for the County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme 2026. Launched in 2021, the scheme highlights County Cork’s rich heritage and acknowledges the many community and voluntary organisations that work tirelessly to protect, celebrate, and share this heritage with both... Read More
25 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie One of the leading professional services practices in Ireland and the UK, has announced the promotions of Keith Daly to Partner and Clodagh Duggan, Geraldine O’Gorman, and Caitriona Kelly to Director in its Cork offices. Keith Daly has been promoted to Partner after joining Xeinadin from EY in... Read More
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