9 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Picture Credit The 2026 Formula 1 season has brought the sport’s biggest technical reset yet. Lighter cars and a stronger focus on electric power have turned the opening races in Australia, China, and Japan into the first real test of the new rules. And already, the 2025... Read More
8 April 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Diocese of Cork and Ross announces dates for the annual pilgrimage to Lourdes. The Diocese of Cork and Ross has officially announced its annual pilgrimage to Lourdes, taking place from 18th to 23rd September 2026, led by the Bishop of Cork & Ross, Most Rev. Fintan Gavin... Read More
7 April 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Historic hotel is confirmed as official partner of the Cork school’s rugby community The Metropole Hotel has been confirmed as an official partner of the rugby programme at Christian Brothers College Cork, which will help to further support students both on and off the field. The collaboration of... Read More
6 April 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Ballyhoura Country joins new Experience Cork campaign with local businesses Ballyhass Adventure Centre and Praline Outdoor adventure and artisan food experiences from North Cork to feature in national tourism campaign Ballyhoura Country’s North Cork area is proud to be part of the new Experience Cork tourism campaign launched by Pure Cork... Read More
5 April 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Customers in Cork can now see and purchase HomeBot Ireland products directly from their local Euronics store, bringing smart home technology closer to local households. Irish smart home robotics start-up HomeBot Ireland has secured a retail partnership with Euronics Ireland, bringing its range of smart home cleaning robots and robot lawn mowers to more... Read More
4 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Plans to expand associate consultant network within 12 months and grow full-time team Career Decisions Ireland, one of the country’s longest-established leadership advisory and career transition consultancies, has been acquired by CDL Asset Holdings Ltd, led by Cork-born business leader, former Irish Army Captain and Deloitte executive Jonathan Kelleher, in a transaction backed by... Read More
3 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The retirement of the Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, is approaching quickly. In 2025 he said that his last public service in the diocese would be on Saturday, 18th April 2026, at which time he he will lay... Read More
3 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Business Association Meets Minister Darragh O’Brien to Advance Transport Priorities for Cork City Cork Business Association (CBA) held a constructive and positive meeting yesterday with Minister for Transport, Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien, to discuss the advancement of critical transport priorities for Cork. The engagement... Read More
3 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Medicines for Ireland announces election of Joe Keane as Vice-Chairperson The generic, biosimilar and value-added medicines industry appoints Mr. Keane to guide the next phase of growth Medicines for Ireland (MFI), the representative body for the suppliers of the majority of medicines in Ireland, has recently announced Mr.... Read More
2 April 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Anti-Litter Challenge rewards communities that fight against litter throughout Cork County Applications for the 2026 iteration of Cork County Council’s Anti-Litter Challenge are now open. First introduced in the 1990s, the Anti‑Litter Challenge aims to address litter issues in communities throughout Cork County. Participating towns and villages... Read More
2 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A striking new permanent artwork by Cork-based glass artist, Sophie Longwill, has been unveiled at Cork Opera House as part of its extended 170th anniversary celebrations. The commission, titled Illuminating the Archives, was sponsored by Fleetwood Paints and developed in partnership with Sample-Studios, representing a lasting cultural legacy... Read More
1 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kingsbridge Private Hospital of Belfast is hosting free information events in Cork Cork residents are invited to attend a free information event hosted by Kingsbridge Private Hospital to learn how to access world-class medical treatment in Northern Ireland – fully reimbursed by the HSE. The events take place... Read More