16 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Growing Popularity of NMN Supplementation in Ireland In recent years, a remarkable shift has occurred in Ireland’s health and wellness landscape, with an increasing number of people turning their attention to cutting-edge anti-ageing and longevity supplements. At the forefront of this movement is Nicotinamide Mononucleotide, commonly known... Read More
15 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is inviting members of the public, and in particular community groups, anglers and individuals, with an interest in water quality, to a community information meeting on Wednesday, 28th January 2026, at 7.30pm in the Hibernian Hotel, Bank Place, Mallow, Co. Cork, P51... Read More
15 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Sports/Entertainment Ongoing investigations into widespread illegal betting has now hit the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) with over 1,000 arrests. On the 8th January, 2026, the Professional Football Discipline Committee (PDFK) suspended 212 football officials suspended in October last year, pending investigation. 104 agents and 108 coaches have been... Read More
14 January 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie HSE South West hosting free walk‑in flu vaccination clinics for children in Cork As families begin the New Year, the HSE South West is encouraging uptake of the children’s nasal flu vaccine (LAIV) by attending free walk‑in clinics in Kerry. The LAIV (Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine) nasal spray... Read More
14 January 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Statement by President of Ireland Catherine Connolly on the death of Seán Ó Sé “It is with deep sadness that I have learned of the death of Seán Ó Sé, one of the most distinctive and cherished voices in Irish traditional song. Seán’s singing, rooted in the Irish... Read More
14 January 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Chair of the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee, Deputy Aindrias Moynihan has today welcomed the payment of €2.648 million in annual forestry premium payments to forest owners in Cork, issued this week as part of the 2026 forestry premium scheme. The annual, income tax–free payments have been made to forest... Read More
14 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister Burke announces €5.7 million funding from the European Commission and Enterprise Ireland for FactoryXChange 2.0 to establish services and supports that will benefit Cork manufacturing jobs over a three-year period. Led by Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) and supported by 17 expert partners nationwide, FactoryXChange (FXC) is Europe’s... Read More
14 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment There’s something special about making the right call in Cork. Maybe it’s nailing a tricky question at a packed pub quiz or picking the winner at Mallow Races on a rain-soaked afternoon. It isn’t always loud or flashy. Sometimes, it’s just a quiet nod from friends when... Read More
13 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has welcomed new figures from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) which show that over 58,000 homes across the country were retrofitted in 2025, marking an 8% increase on the previous year and the highest level of uptake... Read More
13 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Walk through Ballincollig on any given evening and the change is subtle but clear. Traditional venues still glow along Main Street, yet many residents now carry a full gaming experience in their pocket. What was once tied to a physical location is increasingly shaped by screens, apps... Read More
12 January 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Stamp prices to increase in line with European postal rates to safeguard services Falling letter volumes & rising overheads for fixed cost networks resulting in stamp increases globally National stamp will be €1.85 from Tuesday 3rd February, an increase of 20c New €3.50 rate for Europe (incl Britain)... Read More
12 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, today announced that from January 2026, all new proposals for new‑build social housing projects up to €200 million will move to a single approval process. The new system will also introduce standardised design and specifications across all... Read More