26 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea, has welcomed the granting of planning permission for significant upgrade works at the Freemount Water Treatment Plant. The planning permission, granted by Cork County Council will allow for a wide-ranging series of infrastructure upgrades to enhance the treatment plant’s... Read More
26 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New National Ambulance Service Base for Mallow Planned for Mount Alvernia Hospital Project progressing towards tender stage with aim to proceed in 2026 The National Ambulance Service (NAS), in conjunction with HSE Capital & Estates, is progressing plans for a new, modern Ambulance Base on the grounds of... Read More
26 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Black Friday 2025 is shaping up to be one of the biggest shopping moments of the year for Irish consumers. Local brands across beauty, wellness, fashion, and education are rolling out generous savings, exclusive bundles, and once a year perks that make it the ideal time to treat... Read More
25 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fresh from celebrating its 50th anniversary, Blarney Woollen Mills has been awarded the prestigious National Lifestyle Store of the Year by Retail Excellence Ireland — a landmark recognition of its continued evolution, innovation, and commitment to world-class retail. Founded on the grounds of an 18th-century mill in County Cork, Blarney... Read More
25 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Research Strategies for Topics with Limited Published Material Working on a topic with minimal published material can feel like being dropped into an empty room with no map, no clues, and no clear direction. Yet this challenge often turns into one of the most meaningful academic experiences because... Read More
25 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Writing for Global Audiences: Cultural Considerations in Academic Essays Sláinte! As writers, we’re steeped in a tradition of eloquence, a love of language that often embraces nuance, indirectness, and a touch of that famous Irish wit. It’s what makes our conversations brilliant, and our poetry sing. But when... Read More
24 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie RTÉ’s The Entrepreneurs – Episode 4 airs Monday 24 November at 8.00pm on RTÉ One The next episode of The Entrepreneurs, a new documentary series in partnership with RTÉ and EY Ireland, shines a spotlight on three inspiring businesses from across Ireland – including Cork-based Otonomee, which is redefining customer experience for global brands. Founded by Aidan and Hilary... Read More
24 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Funded by the Golden Jubilee Trust, the Cork Butter Museum brings the story of butter-making to classrooms across Ireland – https://thebuttermuseum.com/resources/schools/ The Butter Museum in Cork has announced the launch of a new suite of learning resources designed to help children explore Ireland’s rich history of butter-making and... Read More
23 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie POLITICS: “€2m wasted on planning, €17m site in limbo” – says Cork Senator who is critical of University College Cork Labour’s Further and Higher Education Spokesperson Cork based Senator Laura Harmon said University College Cork must now explain to the Higher Education Authority and the Oireachtas Public Accounts... Read More
23 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Saturday night Celebrations for Cork Lotto player after €292,572 win Wednesday’s Lotto jackpot set to roll towards estimated €5.5 million A Lotto player in Cork became the biggest winner of last night’s draw after matching five numbers and the bonus to win an incredible €292,572. The winning Quick... Read More
23 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The reason many people burn household waste is they do not wish to pay for waste collection, but we are where we are. What can you do if you have a local pollution problem? Can I burn waste at home? Burning waste in your home or garden is... Read More
22 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Opinion Did you know that posting a small envelope in Ireland now costs €1.65, or slightly less for bulk users. The pillar banks are keen to stop posting statements, but rather than admit it’s to save them money, it’s being advertised as a Climate-change move. In May 2025... Read More