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30 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Now in its fourth consecutive year, the National Archives in partnership with Cork County Council returns the Michael Collins Diaries 1918–1922 to Michael Collins House Museum, Clonakilty, continuing the annual August loan that began in 2022. This year’s exhibition highlights a lesser-known aspect of Collins’ revolutionary work, his... Read More
26 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Minister of State Charlie McConalogue heralds ‘outstanding success’ of the postcode system   97% of research respondents were able to supply a validated Eircode for their address     Minister of State for Postal Policy and Sport, Charlie McConalogue TD, who has special responsibility for Eircodes at the... Read More
24 July 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland TD for Cork South-West, Deputy Michael Collins, has called on the Minister for the Environment to urgently address the exclusion of island communities from Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme. The scheme imposes a charge of 15 cents or 25 cents (for a larger bottle). Most citizens can... Read More
23 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “More bad news for first-time buyers – Housing market is now rigged against ordinary hardworking people” says Cork TD Michael Collins TD, leader of Independent Ireland, has condemned the Government’s continued failure to address Ireland’s deepening housing crisis, following the publication of new figures showing that the cost... Read More
23 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Oak Fire Pizza known for its wood-fired flavours, is proudly celebrating 10 years in Clonakilty, the flagship location that launched the brand’s journey as Oak Fire Pizza back in 2015. From its Clonakilty launchpad, Oak Fire Pizza has grown into one of Cork’s most recognisable homegrown food brands. Under... Read More
23 July 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork-based ifac, now one of Ireland’s leading accounting, tax, and business advisory firms is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with ambitious plans for further expansion, including the creation of 400 new jobs over the next three years. With revenues expected to hit €50 million, ifac has transformed from its humble... Read More
23 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new study has revealed that Cork is among the best-connected locations in Ireland, ranking in the top 5 for fastest broadband speeds. The research, conducted by broadband provider Virgin Media Ireland, analysed real-world speed test data from TestMy.net for 50 towns and cities in Ireland to find which are enjoying the quickest Wi-Fi.  Based on... Read More
22 July 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Presidential speculation is a summer sideshow, distracting from real issues – says Michael Collins, West Cork TD and Independent Ireland Leader Addressing media reports over the weekend, which he said were “reported with a healthy dose of journalistic licence with respect to the headlines used,” Deputy Collins also confirmed that Independent Ireland... Read More
22 July 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie 9 projects in Cork will get <€803,347.00 to deliver essential water and wastewater infrastructure, Junior Minister Jerry Buttimer has said. Minister of State Buttimer said funding of €73.9m has been allocated for 291 projects across the county, under the Multi-annual Rural Water Programme 2024–2026 “Today’s announcement is great... Read More
22 July 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie In business you might hear about OGP quite a bit, its short for Office of Govt Procurement, many tenders these days are national Local businesses, suppliers, and entrepreneurs are being invited to attend one of the most important procurement events of the year, Junior Minister Jerry Buttimer has... Read More