21 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment So if we start with the basics, Cork has always been a place where people show up for a good night out, from live music to local theatre and everything in between. Now that same appetite for craic and connection has shifted onto screens, with friends gathering... Read More
5 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann is commencing works to deliver improvements to Cork City’s wastewater infrastructure in the Grand Parade area of the city. The works are due to commence in early January and will allow access for specialist contractors to the underground pump station located on Grand Parade, for removal... Read More
5 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie What is workplace bullying? ‘Bullying is repeated inappropriate behaviour that undermines your right to dignity at work’ says Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Services. ‘One isolated incident is not considered bullying. It usually takes place over a period of time. Bullying can be done by one... Read More
5 January 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The world of Filipino card games, particularly Tongits, has witnessed significant growth in its online presence. Players nationwide seek platforms that offer not only skill-centric gameplay but also vibrant social interactions. GameZone’s Tongits Philippines real player community has emerged as a prominent destination catering to these criteria,... Read More
4 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie This year’s MCs will be RTÉ’s Miriam O’Callaghan and Marty Morrissey Another year of exceptional achievement and community spirit in Cork will be celebrated at the 33rd Cork Person of the Year Annual Gala Awards Lunch on 23rd January 2026 at the newly renovated Metropole Hotel. The event... Read More
3 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In Cork City, the average price of a three-bedroom semi-detached house in the final quarter of 2025 was €409,000 (that’s 9 times an average salary), up 7.4% on a year ago. In Cork county, the average price of a four-bedroom detached house in the final quarter of 2025... Read More
3 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Various Cork food stuffs have become hard to get when they were bought by corporations (Tanora, Beamish) but Spiced beef remains in existence, no single company owns it, it’s a natural product, with each producer having their own trademark recipe I grew up hearing about Cork spiced beef... Read More
3 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Visit https://consult.corkcity.ie/en/browse to have your say Cork City Council is asking members of the public to help choose names for the two newest bridges in Cork City. Cork City Council recently opened a new bridge connecting Wandesford Quay Via Lambley’s Lane to South Main Street. In addition to... Read More
2 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD Deputy John Paul O’Shea has warmly welcomed the approval of 23 schools across Cork under the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to 2030 funding initiative, describing it as a major boost for sustainability education and community-led climate action across the county. The... Read More
1 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Significant savings revealed for local motorists as new electric car registrations in Cork are up 45% year-on-year New research reveals that battery electric car owners in Cork save an average of €1,180 per year on fuel, which is higher than any other county in Ireland. In their Europe-wide... Read More
31 December 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie 114,029 patients treated on trolleys in 2025 – according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation 114,029 patients, including 1,248 children, were admitted to hospital without a bed in 2025 according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation’s “TrolleyWatch”. INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha said: “Yet another... Read More
31 December 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Changes to social welfare rates will ensure that families, those with disabilities, carers and those on fixed incomes in Cork begin the year with stronger supports and greater financial security, Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has said. Deputy O’Shea said “These measures represent a... Read More