17 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment There is a nice problem to have when the diary starts filling up: deciding what deserves your weekend. Cork gives you plenty of excuses to leave the house this autumn, but the best plans are often the ones you can change at the last minute without feeling... Read More
16 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork is set to make history when it becomes the first city in the world outside the United States of America to host the original Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag which has become the global symbol of LGBTI+ pride, visibility, inclusion and equality. Cork City Council will welcome a... Read More
What you need to know about the Shamrock Rovers vs KuPS clash + 1xBet.ie special offer for the match
15 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The qualifying rounds in the European competitions are approaching their climax. The Conference League play-off round decides who progresses to the league phase, which guarantees every club €3.17 million. Find a preview of the first leg between Shamrock Rovers and Finnish side KuPS in the 1xBet.ie review. Betting... Read More
13 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The start of the season has shown just how unpredictable this campaign could be. Several favourites have already dropped points, while a number of matches have been decided by standout individual performances. 1xBet.ie highlights five players who made their mark in the opening group fixtures and are... Read More
12 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie.ie Bantry Bay Port Company welcomed the Insignia as its final cruise ship of 2026 today, 12th August, marking the close of a vibrant season that saw 9 cruise liners call to Bantry Bay. From April to August, these vessels brought more than 6,000 passengers and crew from around... Read More
11 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) should adopt a more proactive approach to the use of controlled burning in the open season as part of Ireland’s wildfire prevention strategy, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Eileen Lynch said following the devastating fires witnessed in recent weeks... Read More
10 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bank of Ireland has introduced new measures across its branch network to support customers who may need some extra help with their everyday banking needs. As part of recent branch upgrades, 37 branches have received neuro-inclusive accreditation including Ballincollig, Blackpool, Little Island, and Carrigaline. 44 more branches are planned by the end... Read More
10 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In Ireland, many homes are reliant on home heating oil to stay warm and cosy all year round, and homeowners and potential homeowners often ask questions about how this works. One of the most frequently asked questions is about how much heating oil a home in Ireland is... Read More
10 August 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Legends Palace and the Megaways bonuses that shape slot play There have emerged a number of online slot casinos started by the British people in recent times that have slot lobbies which seem to be big in the beginning but are actually very empty once you take... Read More
9 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, TD, has announced funding for three built heritage schemes: the 2027 Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS), Historic Thatched Buildings Stream (HTB) and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF). Cork County Council is encouraging owners and custodians of historic and... Read More
9 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie HSE South West is delighted to announce that the hugely successful ‘Together at the Castle’ mental health and wellbeing day returns to Mallow Castle on Sunday, September 6, 2026 from 1pm to 5pm. The free event aims to foster a sense of community and raise awareness about the... Read More
9 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Over 4,100 Cork homes and businesses near Kanturk can now connect to fibre broadband on the NBI network National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) on behalf of the Government, has announced that Kanturk and the... Read More