28 June 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Know your rights: Additional Needs Payment What is the Additional Needs Payment? The Additional Needs Payment is a payment to help you with an expense that you cannot pay from your weekly income. You may get an Additional Needs Payment, if you are working and on a low... Read More
27 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tánaiste appoints Deputy Colm Burke as first ever Fine Gael Cork spokesperson Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader, Simon Harris, has appointed Deputy Colm Burke as the party’s first ever spokesperson for Cork. Making the announcement during a visit to Cork, the Tánaiste said: “I’m delighted to appoint my... Read More
27 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Councillor Mary Linehan Foley Elected Mayor of the County of Cork Independent Councillor Mary Linehan Foley has been elected as the new Mayor of the County of Cork. She was nominated by Councillor Alan Coleman and seconded by Councillor Patrick Gerard Murphy. The Youghal native has been a... Read More
27 June 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie CBA Invites New Voices to Join Board and Executive Team Call Out for Business Leaders to Help Shape Cork City’s Future The Cork Business Association (CBA) is inviting expressions of interest from senior business leaders in the city to join its Board of Directors and Executive Team, as... Read More
26 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New figures from the National Transport Authority (NTA) reveal that Cork has still not recovered their pre-COVID taxi driver numbers, as it experienced a 4% drop since 2019. The figures show that despite Ireland’s population growing by 8.5% from 2019 to 2024 and inbound tourism numbers rising by 5% from 2023 to 2024,... Read More
26 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 2025 AIB Press Photographer of the Year Award Exhibition has gone on display in Cork City Hall this week and can be viewed by the public during business hours until Friday 5 July. The exhibition was officially opened by newly installed Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal... Read More
26 June 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Fota House and Gardens, cared for by the non-profit organisation – the Irish Heritage Trust – is inviting visitors to embrace slow travel during the summer months, offering visitors a mindful journey through Irish history and the estate’s rich built and natural heritage. The east-Cork attraction, a beautiful... Read More
26 June 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Among the most recognizable games in Philippine fiestas, the Color Game stands out for its excitement and simplicity. Traditionally played at local perya setups, this colorful betting game has now become accessible online—thanks to platforms like GameZone Philippines. But beyond the fast-paced action and eye-catching dice lies a... Read More
“Passport and citizenship system wide open to weaponisation by those who wish us harm.” says Cork TD
25 June 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Politics Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn has said the state’s commitment to ensure that a robust policy on countering potential national security deficits is in place cannot be subjected to the whims of political correctness or any other political sensitivities that could expose the state and its citizens... Read More
25 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New Footbridge Work has started on the construction of the footbridge and cycle lane at the Sail garden. The footpath and cycle lane from Church Road to the bridge is completed and working well, the addition of the new bridge will make it much safer for pedestrians and... Read More
25 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over 75 business leaders from Cork gathered at The Imperial Hotel recently for “Navigating Business Milestones”, a breakfast briefing hosted by AIB South Mall. Organised by Branch Manager Katherine Lynch, the event brought together senior AIB leadership and local businesses for an engaging session focused on the key... Read More
25 June 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A new study has revealed that Cork is the third most sustainable place to live in Ireland. The research, carried out Calor Gas, Ireland’s leading LPG supplier analysed key sustainability indicators across all 26 counties — including forest coverage, air quality, EV infrastructure, the number of A-rated homes, solar panel installations, and the number... Read More