18 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee TD, has today welcomed the launch of a new pilot online application system for post-primary school admissions that is being piloted in two post-primary schools in Clonakilty. Enrolling in school can be a stressful time for parents, and this new pilot... Read More
16 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie I am a farmer but I’m finding it hard to manage on the income from farming. What social welfare schemes can help? You may be eligible for Farm Assist, a weekly means-tested payment for low-income farmers. Qualification for Farm Assist can also lead to the farmer becoming eligible... Read More
14 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Paddy Hanna announces Irish tour, including West Cork PADDY HANNA | WHELAN’S SHOWREEL Praise for OYLEGATE “silky-smooth alt.pop/rock” The Irish Times “No matter what he does, there’s always a sense of playfulness and joy in Paddy’s music” Hot Press (8/10) “…a tremendously expansive synth-driven record…” – Zara Hedderman,... Read More
8 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Autumn is on the way and with it comes a drop in temperatures and longer evenings. Today, Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service discusses additional supports available to assist with heating costs. Fuel Allowance is a payment to help with the cost of... Read More
5 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan TD recently announced the purchase of 98.5 acres of land at White’s Marsh, in Inchydoney Co. Cork. The site, which is also known as the Island Stand Intake, has been purchased for its high nature value for... Read More
3 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Government’s launch of a new emergency communications platform will help improve connectivity, particularly for rural communities, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Burke said the new system utilises cutting edge technology to build greater resilience in our emergency communications, creating a system of ‘last resort’ which... Read More
1 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Re-Creation The Trial of Ian Bailey The new film from six-time Academy Award™ Nominee Jim Sheridan, co-directed by David Merriman. Followed by West Cork Murder: 2025 Case Analysis featuring directors Jim Sheridan and David Merriman, hosted by Jennifer Forde from West Cork Podcast, the definitive series centred around the murder of... Read More
29 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie West Cork business Finbarr Galvin Ltd named Škoda Dealer of the Year for outstanding performance Finbarr Galvin Ltd has been awarded “Škoda Dealer Of The Year” at a prestigious Škoda-Auto event in Karlovy Vary, Czech-Republic. The Annual Škoda Dealer of the Year Award is presented based on a... Read More
28 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Below is his speech United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross Diocesan Synod Address by The Right Rev. Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross on 27th September 2025 in Bandon Grammar School, Bandon, Co Cork. Bishop Paul Colton addressing the Cork, Cloyne and Ross Synod. (Photo:... Read More
23 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Fernhill House Hotel and Gardens, one of Ireland’s most celebrated country house hotels, has launched a major expansion in its hotel and garden. Among the luxurious additions are 16 newly designed bedrooms, Ireland’s largest bridal styling lounge, and The Fernery – a glass-walled event space set within its... Read More
20 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan on behalf of the Government, has said that over 16,000 Cork homes, farms and businesses have connected to NBI’s network. There are 51,920 homes, businesses, and farms in Co Cork that can order or... Read More
19 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Guaranteed Irish, recognised as the national symbol of trust for doing business in Ireland, is expanding its presence in Cork to support and champion local businesses across Munster. The organisation works with some of the region’s most successful and innovative companies, including Musgrave, Clonakilty Food Co., Cork Builder... Read More