30 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie How technology helps discover talent in the region With a decent network connection, a high-quality phone camera, and a small, grassy area, a player can have their life completely changed. No longer do scouts need to congregate to find talent; they can now analyze and appraise players from... Read More
30 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie How Schools and Universities Influence Athlete Development Structured education has been found to be one of the biggest factors in developing an athlete’s competitive foundation. For many, school will be their first and largest testing ground. The first serious test of talent against discipline and accountability occurs at... Read More
29 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rathcormac development expected to power 4,500 homes Irish renewable energy company Amarenco has been granted permission by An Coimisiún Pleanála for a solar project near Rathcormac in County Cork. The development in Castlelyons extends to 47 hectares over four sites and is expected to generate enough electricity to... Read More
29 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC can confirm that Liam Kearney has been appointed as Director of Football with the club. Kearney moves into the role having served as the club’s Head of Academy since January 2021. He has also spent time as a first team coach at Cork City and... Read More
29 April 2026 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Author Rebecca Murphy is from Cork City and her winning book is set on a West Cork island, albeit a fictional one. Winner of the RTE Mercier Press / Today Show Novel Competition Blood & Water Rebecca Murphy Mercier Press, due May ’26, €16.99, PB, 9781917453851 Susan arrives... Read More
28 April 2026 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Cork City Council’s Elected Members voted on Monday April 13 to officially name Cork’s two new city centre bridges, following a call out to the public late last year to suggest suitable names. The new pedestrian and cycle bridge connecting South Main Street to Crosse’s Green via Lambley’s... Read More
28 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A major public consultation has been launched to inform the development of the first-ever Cork City Local Safety Plan 2026–2029, a landmark initiative designed to address local safety challenges and to enhance the feeling of safety in communities across the city. The Plan is due to be published... Read More
28 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Cork has a strong culture of enterprise, from family run firms and local service businesses to ambitious startups building around technology, food, life sciences, engineering, and professional services. In the early growth phase, sales, hiring, funding, delivery, cash flow, client relationships and product decisions all compete for attention... Read More
28 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Ireland performs far beyond expectations in international trade. In 2024, Ireland ranked as the 24th largest economy in the world by GDP and the 29th largest exporter globally, out of 226 countries. For a relatively small nation, those are impressive numbers, and they reflect just how dependent Irish... Read More
28 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie How Digital Payments Are Shaping Ireland’s Online Entertainment Habits Ireland’s online entertainment market has changed quickly. People now manage subscriptions, streaming services, mobile games and other digital services directly from their phones. Convenience has become a major part of the decision-making process, and payment methods are now almost... Read More
27 April 2026 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Cork City Council’s new dog fouling awareness campaign has got people talking – and hopefully it will encourage more people to clean up their dog’s waste. The aim of the campaign, launched this month and featuring the slogan “Get Your Sh*t Together”, is not to shock – it... Read More
27 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment For anyone interested or involved in the Irish iGaming market, the landscape is set for a significant shake up. Earlier this year (2026) in February, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) made the seismic change to commence operating as a centralised regulator. The move handed the... Read More