25 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over 75 business leaders from Cork gathered at The Imperial Hotel recently for “Navigating Business Milestones”, a breakfast briefing hosted by AIB South Mall. Organised by Branch Manager Katherine Lynch, the event brought together senior AIB leadership and local businesses for an engaging session focused on the key... Read More
25 June 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A new study has revealed that Cork is the third most sustainable place to live in Ireland. The research, carried out Calor Gas, Ireland’s leading LPG supplier analysed key sustainability indicators across all 26 counties — including forest coverage, air quality, EV infrastructure, the number of A-rated homes, solar panel installations, and the number... Read More
25 June 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie For many years, Ireland has been recognised for having a strong economy, a well-trained workforce, and a dynamic entrepreneurial climate — with technological advancement having transformed much of the nature of Irish business in the past few years. Technology sets the pace for most businesses’ growth and operational... Read More
24 June 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Harper Máire Ní Chathasaigh returns to tutor at An Chúirt Chruitireachta International Harp Festival in An Grianán, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth, one of the longest-running harp festivals in Ireland Now in its 39th year, An Chúirt Chruitireachta will see over 300 harp players from all over Ireland & around... Read More
23 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Housing prices nationally rose by an average of 3% during the second quarter of 2025. The typical listed price nationwide in the second quarter of the year was €357,851, 12.3% higher than a year previously and 40% higher than at the onset of the covid19 pandemic. The current... Read More
23 June 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie If you are planning to visit another EU country this year, you should apply for your European Health Insurance Card in case you need to access medical care while abroad. What is the European Health Insurance Card? The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows you to access public... Read More
23 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over today and tomorrow over 7,500 people will be granted Irish citizenship at the INEC Killarney. Applicants from over 143 countries and across all 32 counties on the island will make a declaration of fidelity and loyalty to the State and become Irish citizens. Over seven ceremonies held... Read More
22 June 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie A Cork player has secured €194,616 after matching 5 numbers and the bonus in last night’s (21st June) main Lotto draw. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw from Circle K Blarney, Tower Filling Station, Tower, Blarney, Co. Cork. The winning numbers... Read More
22 June 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle road traffic collision near Milford, Co. Cork yesterday, Saturday 21st June, 2025. Gardaí were alerted to a motorcyclist found unresponsive this morning on the R515 at Coolnagour between Milford and Dromcolliher, Co. Limerick. The motorcyclist, a male in his... Read More
22 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Unwind and De-stress with Outdoor Yoga in the Scenic Annes Grove Gardens The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce the return of Outdoor Yoga to Annes Grove Gardens, Co. Cork. Participants are invited to join Christine every Sunday morning in June, July, and August at... Read More
21 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Councillor Dennehy, a Togher native, was elected by 23 votes in the Council Chamber where the ceremonial passing of the Lord Mayor’s chain took place shortly after. In his mayoral speech, the new Lord Mayor said: “This role is not just a title; it is a sacred trust... Read More
21 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A publication on the War of Independence in East Cork, authored by Tom O’Neill MA, Paul Busteed and Eugene Power, is scheduled for release in November of this year, to be published by the History Press. ‘East Cork was a very dangerous area during the Irish War of... Read More