14 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Applegreen inaugurated a brand-new Service Area in Ballincollig and celebrated the opening of the first Taco Bell in Cork, following the hugely successful launch at Applegreen Dunshaughlin in September and Lusk North in November. Situated within the Applegreen Classes Lake Retail Centre, the new Ballincollig facility offers a... Read More
14 December 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie If you are someone that always has a scented candle flickering away in the corner, sit up and take note of a new luxurious candle brand that’s just launched by Cork company Sonua Candles. Researched, designed, and developed in Kinsale, Co. Cork, entrepreneur Laura Lyons is the founder... Read More
14 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Online casino tournaments have revolutionized the way players engage with their favorite games, offering a competitive twist to the traditional solitary gaming experience. These tournaments bring players together in a virtual arena where they can compete for prizes, prestige, and the thrill of victory. With various games... Read More
13 December 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Irish Distillers’ Midleton Distillery, a cornerstone of Irish whiskey production, has this month been awarded one of Europe’s most prestigious recognitions for workplace safety: the Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Award 2025 from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA). The award recognises the distillery’s pioneering use... Read More
13 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Image by Bruno from Pixabay Casino reward systems are built around how the human brain reacts to uncertainty and excitement. Small wins, surprises, and rapid feedback release dopamine, the chemical associated with motivation and anticipation. These quick bursts of reward create a sense of fun, turning what... Read More
12 December 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD Deputy John Paul O’Shea has welcomed new Government funding for two important river restoration projects in County Cork—Ovens Bridge (Bride River) and Doneraile Weir 1 & 2—as part of the national Barrier Mitigation Programme. The programme, led by Inland Fisheries Ireland, will... Read More
12 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie When physical mobility begins to change, daily routines can become unexpectedly challenging. Yet the right support tools can transform these challenges into manageable moments, helping individuals regain independence and maintain personal comfort. Mobility solutions today are designed not only to assist with movement but also to enhance safety,... Read More
11 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 54th European University Continuing Education Network (EUCEN) Conference 2024 at University College Cork took the Social Impact Spotlight Award at Fáilte Ireland’s Conference Ambassador Recognition Awards. Led by conference ambassador Dr Lyndsey El Amoud, the conference was themed “University Lifelong Learning: Leading Positive Change in Challenging Times”... Read More
10 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has this evening honoured the extraordinary contribution of hurling legend Patrick “Hoggie” Horgan to the sporting life of his native city, to his club, county and country. The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Fergal Dennehy, hosted a civic reception for the record-breaking forward at Cork’s... Read More
10 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie SHARE (Students Harness Aid for the Relief of the Elderly) is a Cork-based charity, founded in 1970, that provides housing, support, and social activities for vulnerable older people in the city, with its main fundraising event being the iconic Christmas Crib collection on St. Patrick Street, involving students... Read More
10 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Medtech, the Ibec group that represents the Medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland recently announced the winners of the Irish Medtech Awards 2025, which are held as part of Medtech Rising, 4 December, in The Galmont, Galway. It was a fantastic night for Cork-based Medtech as... Read More
9 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie M&S Douglas Village has launched its significantly expanded fashion, home, and beauty departments just in time for Christmas, celebrating its 15th anniversary with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony by Munster Rugby players Caitriona Finn, Lyndsay Clarke, and Eve Prendergast. The store held the official ribbon cutting on Thursday 4th... Read More