21 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie What are your rights as a private tenant? As a private tenant, you have several important rights: You have the right to live in your home without disturbance. If noise from neighbours or other tenants is a problem, ask them to stop and inform your landlord. If the... Read More
21 May 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Arts Council is delighted to announce the latest recipients of its annual Dance Artist Residency Scheme. Six successful applicants were awarded up to €25,000 in partnership with organisations or local authorities across Ireland. In Cork, artist Luke Murphy will partake in a year-long full-time residency with Dance... Read More
21 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Soccer It’s a feeling that’s become all too familiar for sports fans and bettors lately. You lock in your lineup or place your bet, thinking you’re set—then, right after everything’s final, news breaks that a key player is unexpectedly out or hurt. This wave of late-breaking injuries doesn’t... Read More
20 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie How new content formats retain audience attention The clip runs for eight seconds. A clip for a goal, a clip for a reaction, a clip for a roar, everything for a second. That is where modern attention span is. Fans don’t have the patience to run a full... Read More
20 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie How Syria supports sport under challenging conditions Football has a long history in Syria, where local leagues and packed pitches remained active across many cities despite economic and infrastructure challenges. Sport continued connecting communities even while clubs operated with smaller budgets, older facilities, and limited travel opportunities. Basketball,... Read More
20 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Q. What is the quickest way to renew my passport? A The Passport Service processes Passport Online applications as a priority. Applying online is the fastest way of getting your passport. Simple online renewals take around 10 working days to process. Complex online renewals take around 15 working... Read More
20 May 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Diocese of Cork and Ross has launched a series of events to honour centenary anniversary of one of the city’s longest-running traditions This year marks the 100th year since the first Eucharistic Procession took place through the streets of Cork City – one of the longest-running traditions... Read More
19 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Stream BioEnergy’s project to become Ireland’s largest biomethane plant using mixed food and garden waste Gas Networks Ireland has signed an agreement with Stream BioEnergy to connect a new €80 million biomethane facility in Little Island, Co. Cork, to the national gas network. The announcement is due to be made... Read More
19 May 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Senator Laura Harmon raises regulation of AI glasses at Oireachtas Committee following recent events in Cork The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) and the Children’s Rights Alliance spoke today at the Oireachtas Committee on AI today (19.05.26) Senator Harmon, who is a member of the AI Committee... Read More
19 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Special Education and Inclusion and Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Michael Moynihan, has expressed his disappointment at AIB’s decision to withdraw its ATM service from Newmarket. The issue has arisen following the removal of the ATM from the former AIB branch in Newmarket. Following... Read More
19 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company has announced a significant milestone with the addition of Cork as a port of call on CMA CGM’s Panama Direct transatlantic service. This new partnership with the global French shipping and logistics leader marks a major enhancement in Ireland’s international shipping connectivity. The... Read More
18 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Earlier this month Cork County Council signed the contract for consultancy services for the design of the N25 Midleton to Youghal Transport Project marking a key milestone in the delivery of the nationally significant infrastructure project. The €6.8 million contract with AECOM Ireland Limited and Roughan and O’Donovan... Read More