15 July 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie 75% of the new €3 per item tax goes straight to Brussels Since 1 July 2026, Irish shoppers ordering from outside the EU (which – since Brexit – means the UK also) have been hit with a new charge that’s quickly earned itself a nickname: the “Temu tax.”... Read More
14 July 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Minister for Public Expenditure to speak at Kinsale When: Friday, 9 October 2026 8.00 a.m. Where: Kinsale Hotel & Spa Tickets: www.KinsaleLionsOnline.com Founded by Cormac Fitzgerald FCPA FCA, Managing Director of Fitzgerald & Partners Chartered Accountants and current President of Kinsale & District Lions Club, the Kinsale Budget... Read More
13 July 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie News in photos
13 July 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie M&S Food is proud to announce the latest chapter of its Farm to Foodhall campaign, celebrating the exceptional Irish farmers and producers behind some of the products found in M&S Foodhalls nationwide. This year’s campaign shines a spotlight on Co Cork beef farmers Pat and Declan Mullins, whose... Read More
13 July 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Hopping across the water to the UK for a weekend away or a longer road trip is dead handy. Same side of the road, similar enough driving culture, and flights or ferries that won’t break the bank. But renting a car over there comes with a few wrinkles... Read More
12 July 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork Craft Month returns this August with its biggest programme yet, featuring over 90 workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and markets designed to connect the public directly with the county’s vibrant craft community. From a two-day porcelain workshop with artist Sara Roberts in Nohoval, to a willow weaving workshop with... Read More
11 July 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie TUI has recently announced it will operate a new route from Cork Airport to Palma Airport, Majorca for Summer 2027, strengthening its Marella Cruises offering for Irish holidaymakers. The flight will operate every Tuesday from May 18 until August 31, 2027. The early launch allows customers to secure... Read More
10 July 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The weekly prize for the week of the 3rd Jul of €50,000 went to Prize Bond number ATM729997 held in County Cork. The bond was purchased in 2020. There were over 8,666 prizes awarded in this week’s Prize Bond Draw, amounting to more than €726,875. In addition to... Read More
9 July 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@thecork.ie Recently completed conservation works at the Gate Lodge of Macroom Castle have uncovered evidence suggesting that parts of the structure may date from the era of the MacCarthy Lords of Muskerry. The findings emerged during specialist repointing and conservation works carried out on behalf of the Trustees by... Read More
9 July 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Youghal Business News There was a time when illuminating a room simply meant screwing in a standard bulb and flicking a switch. Today, however, lighting is a sophisticated blend of technology, interior design, and efficiency. As the demand for innovative and sustainable solutions has grown, so has the... Read More
9 July 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment PH Bingo Online continues to thrive because it offers something that many modern games often overlook: familiarity. Long before digital entertainment became part of everyday life, bingo already held a place in Filipino communities. It appeared at fiestas, charity events, community gatherings, and family celebrations where people... Read More
8 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Brilliant sunshine greeted competitors for Race Day Two at Cork Week 2026 on Tuesday 7 July, with Crosshaven and Cork Harbour bathed in summer light from early morning. A north-westerly gradient breeze was in place before racing, but by the time the fleets were getting underway the breeze... Read More