10 March 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Entertainment The online casino industry has seen exponential growth, offering players a wide range of options to have fun and sometimes win large sums of money from the comfort of home. However, with the growing number of platforms available, the risk of running into scam sites has also... Read More
10 March 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Digital innovation is really reshaping how people in Cork and across Ireland spend their leisure time online. As blockchain technology becomes more common, players are discovering new ways to enjoy their favourite games with greater flexibility and fewer traditional barriers. The move toward digital currencies is about... Read More
9 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Heritage Council has launched the 2026 Community Heritage Grant Scheme and is inviting applications from community organisations throughout Cork City and Co. Cork. Grants of between €800 to €25,000 are available under the Scheme, which supports local initiatives that protect, share, and celebrate the built, natural and... Read More
9 March 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie There is a certain point where bad sleep stops feeling like an occasional problem and starts feeling like your normal. You stop expecting to fall asleep easily. You start doing mental math about how many hours you have left if you fall asleep right now. Most people who... Read More
8 March 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Changing Face of Carrigaline Cogan’s Corner one of the landmark buildings in Carrigaline has been demolished and a hoarding erected around the vacant site. Cogan Brothers traded there for some 40 years and the premises has been unoccupied since 2012. Rosie’s bar another landmark building which has been... Read More
8 March 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY), a global leader in power systems and IoT, this week officially opened its new Cork office at City Gate Park, Mahon. The new office has capacity for growth as the Cork team expands. This is part of a €60 million... Read More
8 March 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Series 12 of Home of the Year was completed before Hugh Wallace’s death. Hugh had been a judge on the programme since its inception and will be remembered for his warmth and humour, and for consistently capturing the hearts of viewers. Home of the Year will feature 21... Read More
8 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Met Éireann to replace county alerts with local system Met Éireann has confirmed that it will replace county-wide weather warnings with a new localised system from late 2026, marking a significant change to the national warning framework. In a written reply to a Parliamentary Question by Laois Fine... Read More
7 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork County Council announces proposed Draft Variation of County Development Plan to considerably accelerate housing delivery Cork County Council confirms that its proposed variation to the Cork County Development Plan 2022–2028 will open for public consultation on March 10th, 2026. Cork County with a population of more than... Read More
7 March 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Have you noticed that Cork has been significantly changing its approach to public transport over the past few years? We have increasing traffic congestion and limited parking spaces, but there’s also a growing environmental awareness among residents. In this context, the traditional car model is no longer the... Read More
6 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Saturday’s race day is dedicated to supporting local charity Down Syndrome Centre Cork (DSCC). Cork Racecourse Mallow will donate 100% of proceeds from general admission tickets sold in advance and on the day to DSCC. Racegoers are invited to join a great day of flat racing while helping... Read More
5 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Scally’s SuperValu Clonakilty, Co. Cork has been awarded the prestigious Excellence in Fresh Food Award for 2026 at this year’s SuperValu National Conference, held at The Great Southern Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry. The store was shortlisted alongside other finalist stores from around the country. In what was a... Read More