26 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Algiers gastro pub in Baltimore, West Cork, is kicking off the festive season with a fully booked Thanksgiving celebration this Thursday, 27th November, a tradition that has become one of the most anticipated annual events at the craft cocktail gastro pub. Californian husband-and-wife team Bill and Ann... Read More
23 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The reason many people burn household waste is they do not wish to pay for waste collection, but we are where we are. What can you do if you have a local pollution problem? Can I burn waste at home? Burning waste in your home or garden is... Read More
22 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Recognition for OPW: 13 Green Flag and 6 Green Heritage Site Accreditation awards for Public Parks and Gardens The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce that 13 OPW sites were among over 120 Irish public parks, gardens and voluntary run green community spaces across the... Read More
22 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran announces funding approval for Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection for Inchigeelagh, County Cork The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the approval of Cork County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection... Read More
21 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Applications Open for Cork Students for 2026 Entry to No-Points Tertiary Bachelor’s Degree Courses Courses in Occupational Therapy, General Nursing, Social Work, and Process Manufacturing Practice & Technology available in Cork Education Training Board (ETB) No college fees for first 1-2 years while studying in your local ETB Tertiary... Read More
20 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Extra appointments available for RSV immunisation clinics in Cork Cork parents of babies born between March and the end of August this year are encouraged to take up their last opportunity this year to immunise their babies against RSV. Following a successful immunisation campaign in September, a small... Read More
20 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Don’t delay, vaccinate today – that’s the message from your local HSE experts in Cork. HSE South West expert are reminding everyone eligible to get their winter vaccines as soon as possible, protecting themselves from illness. Those recommended to get both flu and Covid-19 vaccines in autumn/winter 2025 are: • those... Read More
20 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months starting in July 2026—a period during which we will steer the EU’s legislative agenda and welcome thousands of dignitaries, diplomats, and global leaders. Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (Fianna Fail) is calling... Read More
20 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie When: Friday 5th to Sunday 7th December Times: Fri 5th 5pm – 9pm; Sat 6th 2pm – 8pm; Sun 7th 1pm – 6pm Experience a West Cork Christmas in Crookhaven as local food producers, artists, and crafts people gather for this year’s Crookhaven Christmas Fair which takes place from Friday 5th... Read More
19 November 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service. “Recently we have been supporting people with their LPT returns among other issues. Our advocacy service is also busy. We support people with appeals in relation to their unsuccessful applications for various social welfare payments. Frequently we assist... Read More
14 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced details of its 2026 funding opportunities for the Arts sector. The Council’s Library and Arts Service is inviting proposals for arts projects, activities and events taking place in Cork County in 2026 that may be eligible for funding under a range of grant... Read More
14 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 39 new Gardaí have been assigned to Cork City and County as part of the 194 recruits graduating from Templemore today – bringing the total number of new Gardaí this year to almost 600. Fianna Fáil TD, Deputy Aindrias Moynihan, welcomes the attestation of the new Gardaí to... Read More