25 December 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie €4,000 target for 50th Christmas Day charity swim – starts at 12 noon today The annual Broadstrand Christmas Day charity swim at Courtmacsherry in West Cork is hoping for record crowds this year as it celebrates it 50th anniversary. Half a century of icy dips has, so far,... Read More
24 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting private owners, custodians, and community groups to apply for funding to support the care, conservation, maintenance, protection, and promotion of archaeological monuments in their area. The 2026 Community Monuments Fund will enable conservation works to be carried out on archaeological monuments deemed to... Read More
24 December 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie As part of an ongoing Winter Healthcare information campaign, HSE South West is highlighted the various mental health supports available to anyone feeling overwhelmed or in distress. For some, the festive period can bring extra stresses and challenges, whether they are emotional, financial or personal. Loneliness can be an... Read More
24 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Supplier Rating Accuracy: How AP Performance Data Feeds Back to Procurement for Vetting Procurement teams make high-stakes calls – who gets onboarded, who stays on contract, and who gets phased out. Those decisions are strongest when they rest on operational evidence rather than survey scores or hearsay. Accounts... Read More
23 December 2025 By Maray Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie https://nanonagleplace.ie/ On Saturday 20 December 2025 the official launch of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Presentation Congregation was held, marking a profound moment in Irish social, educational, and cultural history. The event took place in Nano Nagle Place, Cork, close to the site of Nano... Read More
23 December 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie South Munster Citizens Information (SMCIS) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing the organization’s continued commitment to providing essential services, resources, and support to citizens across the South Munster region. The Annual Report highlights key achievements, including significant growth in service delivery, an... Read More
23 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie List of works that are considered to be “exempted development” (no permission required) has expanded Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West and Chair of the Agriculture committee, Aindrias Moynihan, has welcomed the signing of new Exempted Development Regulations, describing them as a long-overdue reform that will make... Read More
23 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The online casino landscape in Ireland has experienced substantial growth in recent years, and by 2026, it will have become a cornerstone of digital entertainment for many. The surge in popularity can be attributed to several factors, ranging from technological advancements to changing societal attitudes towards gambling. ... Read More
23 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Every day, we make choices that involve some level of risk—even if it’s just trying a new coffee shop or speaking up in a meeting. From routine decisions to life-altering moves, risk-taking shapes how we grow and adapt. Yet while some people thrive on uncertainty, others prefer to... Read More
22 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD Deputy John Paul O’Shea has welcomed the announcement by Minister of State Jerry Buttimer TD confirming €59.4 million in funding for the Community Services Programme (CSP) in 2026, with several community organisations across Cork set to benefit with enhanced funding. The funding... Read More
22 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie When the French government appealed for a Christmas truce with protesting farmers, it was an attempt to cool tensions rather than resolve them entirely. Tractors blocking roads, manure dumped outside public buildings, and placards rejecting the EU-Mercosur trade deal are not seasonal excesses, but reflect a deeper frustration... Read More
21 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Almost 48,000 parents and families benefitted from the Newborn Baby Grant in the first year since the grant was introduced, a Fine Gael TD has reported. The Newborn Baby Grant was introduced last year and is paid to families of babies born or adopted after 1st December 2024... Read More