22 May 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Growing Importance of Stairlifts in Ireland As Ireland’s population continues to age, the conversation around accessibility and mobility within the home has become increasingly pressing. One particular area gaining substantial attention is the use of stairlifts. These mechanical devices, once considered a luxury or niche solution, are... Read More
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21 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tour de Munster Pedals Into 25th Year – 25 Years, €5 Million raised, and Countless Lives Changed Tour de Munster, one of Ireland’s most impactful charity cycling events, will mark its 25th anniversary this August. Since its inception in 2001, the event has raised more than €5 million... Read More
21 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe welcomes the passage of the Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024, which will ensure continued sufficient and effective access to cash in the State. Minister Donohoe said: “Cash remains a preferred form of payment and continues to play an important... Read More
21 May 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has announced that €31,108 has been awarded for playgrounds and play areas in Cork. The Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation provides funding to support city and county councils in upgrading existing playgrounds or developing new playgrounds. A total... Read More
21 May 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Applications are now open for SUSI for the 2025/26 academic year for prospective and current students. Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) is Ireland’s national awarding authority for further and higher education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students in approved courses at PLC, undergraduate and postgraduate levels in... Read More
21 May 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment: What Is Slots Volatility When you play a slot machine, you may observe that certain games provide frequent, smaller payouts, whereas others offer less frequent but larger rewards. This characteristic is referred to as slot volatility. Slot volatility measures the risk associated with a particular game, based... Read More
21 May 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In a digital-first world, businesses must evolve rapidly to remain competitive. Investing in advanced IT systems is one of the most effective ways to ensure sustainable growth. Modern IT infrastructure streamlines operations and lays the groundwork for innovation, efficiency, and resilience. Organisations that recognise the critical role of... Read More
20 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced a Cost Rental Scheme which aims to provide affordable rented accommodation to people on middle incomes. Applications for the new two and three bed houses at The Fairways, Tir Cluain, Midleton will open at 12 noon on Tuesday the 3rd of June 2025.... Read More
20 May 2025 By Gareth Nigel gareth@TheCork.ie Feel the Force returns for a second year on the June Bank Holiday weekend A weekend of StarWars vs SuperHeroes and Villains is set to return to Dunmanway where the streets will transform into a Star Wars Odyssey with national and international cosplayers over two days. Feel the... Read More
19 May 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Masters of Tradition opens in the Maritime Hotel before moving up to Bantry House for the remaining evenings. During the day, the programme includes talks in Marino Church as well as secret concerts in Future Forests, Kealkil, St. Brendan’s Church, Bantry, and Whiddy Island. As ever, the Festival... Read More
19 May 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Do you remember the days when a trip to the movies or flipping through TV channels was the highlight of our evenings? Well, those things have not really vanished – they have just moved. Now, more and more traditional forms of entertainment are finding a new home online,... Read More