21 August 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Cork has become one of the leading counties in Ireland’s move to renewable energy. Families and businesses are turning to solar panels to cut bills, boost property value, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. One company at the centre of this growth is Solar Path, an SEAI–registered installer... Read More
21 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie World Champions Wild scenes of joy and excitement greeted the announcement that Carrigaline Pipe Band had won the World Pipe Band championship in Glasgow last Saturday. They also won the World Championships in the drumming section. This time last year the band made no secret of their ambition to... Read More
20 August 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork lady Áine Cotter announced as finalist in the National Brown Bread Baking Competition Pictured is Áine Cotter from Dunmanway, Co. Cork, who has been announced as one of the eight finalists for the National Brown Bread Baking Competition supported by Euronics in association with the National Ploughing Association and the... Read More
20 August 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie What Is the Full Potential of Telematics in Fleet Operations? When it comes to fleet management, businesses are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance safety. One of the most transformative technologies driving this change is telematics. By combining telecommunications and informatics, telematics provides fleet... Read More
19 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Essential overnight restrictions required at Abbeystrewry Reservoir, Skibbereen to maintain daytime supply Uisce Éireann wishes to advise customers supplied by the Abbeystrowry Reservoir that essential overnight restrictions are necessary and will be in place from 10pm tonight, 19 August to 7am each day until Saturday, 23 August to... Read More
19 August 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork-South Central, Deputy Séamus McGrath, has – this month – called on the Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan for additional funding so communities can have additional access to CCTV. Deputy McGrath’s calls come as issues around data management now seem to be wholly addressed,... Read More
19 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ‘Daniel MacCarthy (Glas)’ (1807–1884) was a writer of historical fiction, Irish history and biography, born in London of Irish descent. The Cork City and County Archives Service is delighted to announce that it is opening the long-lost archive of writer and historian Daniel MacCarthy Glas (1807- 1884) to... Read More
18 August 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Flavour and Flair: Celebrity Chef Matt Tebbutt & Spirits Expert Carmen O’Neal Bring a Night of Entertainment, Elegant Dining and Innovative Cocktails to The Montenotte Wednesday, September 10th from 7pm to 10pm The Montenotte Hotel will be inviting celebrity chef and TV Presenter Matt Tebbutt and cocktail and... Read More
17 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cymande, JP Cooper, Orchestra Baobab, and The Pharcyde lead first wave of acts for 2025 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival The first round of acts has been announced for the 2025 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, with an eclectic and exciting mix of genre-defining legends, contemporary innovators, and emerging Irish... Read More
17 August 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Do You Really Need a Mortgage Broker? Pros and Cons Explained For most people in Ireland, buying a home is the biggest financial commitment they will ever make. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving home, switching mortgages, or investing in property, the mortgage process can be complex and... Read More
16 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie North Cork Mental and Wellbeing Family Fun Day which will take place at Mallow Castle on Sunday, September 7 from 1 to 5pm HSE South West & Cork County Council and officially launched ‘Together at the Castle’, a free community mental health and wellbeing event in Mallow Castle,... Read More
16 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie National Heritage Week Aug 16th to 24th As Heritage Week shines a light on the places and stories that define Ireland, the Irish Heritage Trust invites the public to explore its sites, experience the past, and be part of the living heritage it helps protect with special events... Read More