18 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie New public toilets for Marina Park open Cork City Council took delivery of the two new fully accessible toilet units on Monday and they have been placed on a site adjacent to Cortado Coffee at the city end of the Marina Promenade. A spokesman for Cork City Council... Read More
18 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee TD, has today welcomed the launch of a new pilot online application system for post-primary school admissions that is being piloted in two post-primary schools in Clonakilty. Enrolling in school can be a stressful time for parents, and this new pilot... Read More
17 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork’s most historic hotel is once again at the heart of the action for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2025, offering an unbeatable mix of luxury, location, and FREE live music across the October Bank Holiday Weekend (24th – 26th October) The Imperial Hotel on South Mall will... Read More
17 October 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Sa bawat kanto, pista, o simpleng inuman, may isang larong nagbubuklod sa mga Pilipino—ang Pusoy. Sa mahabang panahon, ito ang naging tulay ng tawanan, kumpetisyon, at pagkakaibigan. Pero tulad ng lahat ng tradisyon, kailangang sumabay ang laro sa agos ng makabagong panahon. Kaya ipinanganak ang Pusoy ZingPlay,... Read More
16 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie I am a farmer but I’m finding it hard to manage on the income from farming. What social welfare schemes can help? You may be eligible for Farm Assist, a weekly means-tested payment for low-income farmers. Qualification for Farm Assist can also lead to the farmer becoming eligible... Read More
15 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie New residency bursary and enhanced access supports introduced Cork City Council is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 Arts Funding Schemes, continuing its support for artists, arts organisations, and community arts groups throughout the city. These schemes aim to strengthen Cork’s cultural life by enabling a wide... Read More
14 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Almost 400 women will attend Enable Ireland’s ‘Lavanagh Ladies Lunch’ which celebrates its 28th anniversary this year on Wednesday the 12th of November in Maryborough Hotel, Cork. The annual event raises vital funds for Enable Ireland’s disability services for children and adults in Cork with a particular focus... Read More
14 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Paddy Hanna announces Irish tour, including West Cork PADDY HANNA | WHELAN’S SHOWREEL Praise for OYLEGATE “silky-smooth alt.pop/rock” The Irish Times “No matter what he does, there’s always a sense of playfulness and joy in Paddy’s music” Hot Press (8/10) “…a tremendously expansive synth-driven record…” – Zara Hedderman,... Read More
13 October 2025 By Mary Bermimgham mary@TheCork.ie Where: Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens, Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, Co Cork, Ireland, T45 Y642 When: Sunday 26th – Thursday 30th October from 11:00-16:00! This Halloween, join Fota House and Gardens for some Halloween fun and explore the Creepy Crawl Trail! This self-guided tour around the Arboretum and Victorian... Read More
12 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Dairygold, a leading Irish farmer owned Co-Operative, with Dairy, Nutritionals and Agri Businesses, continues its support of key community events with the sponsorship of this Munster racing event, by its Retail Business Co-Op Superstores. Co-Op Superstores has confirmed its continued title sponsorship of the Co-Op Superstores Raceday at... Read More
12 October 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Supercell’s Brawl Stars is one of the most popular mobile games today. It offers mobile users a fast-paced battle game. Shooting is more advanced than casual button-mashing. The game offers a variety of characters known as Brawlers. Each Brawler comes with distinct abilities, star powers, gadgets, and... Read More
11 October 2025 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Residents of Millstreet in north Cork will soon benefit from a more secure and reliable water supply with Uisce Éireann set to begin works next week to reduce high levels of leakage in the area. The works will take place along along R583 Minehill Millstreet, Sandpit, Dromahoe, and... Read More