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
9 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Ireland is famous for its rich culture, green meadows and traditions, but in recent decades it has also become one of the leading countries where online casinos thrive. Virtual platforms offer players unique opportunities to gamble without leaving their homes. However, with the increase in the popularity... Read More
8 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork University Press presents: The Irish Revolution Diplomacy and reactions, 1919-1923 Edited by Dermot Keogh, Owen McGee and Mervyn O’Driscoll Available Now It is often forgotten that leaders of the Irish Revolution considered the domestic and international campaigns for Irish independence to be organically linked. Focusing on this... Read More
8 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Primecore — the life-sciences consultancy now stepping up its global operations — has announced plans to create 100 new positions over the next three years. The move marks a clear push in its international growth strategy. A significant portion of these specialist roles is expected to land in... Read More
7 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 24th June 2026 – Live at the Marquee Cork – Tickets on sale this Monday 8th December at 10am It was announced that Five will take to the stage of the Marquee this summer on 24th June. Tickets go on sale this Monday 8th December at 10am from Ticketmaster.ie Formed... Read More
7 December 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Local businesses in Cork are set to get a cash boost further to grow and succeed, Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has said. The Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme is a fund to make Ireland’s regions more business-friendly, by allocating money to infrastructure and networks which help... Read More
6 December 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is progressing a significant project to upgrade and improve the water supply in Stuake in Donoughmore. The project is due to commence in December 2025 involves the replacement of approximately 1.8 km of aged water mains in the area.... Read More