20 July 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The game of professional football (soccer) has been transformed into an international, billion-dollar business that was once a local club sport. In this process of globalization, there is also a major demographic shift occurring in each league around the world. Homegrown players who were once the backbone... Read More
20 July 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie EU must wake up to Big Tobacco’s overlooked ally in undermining public health policy In early July, newly reported findings from a major study spotlighted a less visible channel of tobacco industry influence: American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams). Conducted by researchers from the Global Governance in Tobacco Control... Read More
20 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Exploring World Cup 2026 Betting Markets: Teams to Follow, Odds and Expert Match Analysis The FIFA World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be the most talked-about tournament in a generation – and that’s saying something, given how much noise surrounds every edition. With the expanded 48-team format,... Read More
19 July 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie People across Cork are benefitting from electric vehicle (EV) grants to help make the switch to electric, a Fine Gael Senator Eileen Lynch has said. Senator Eileen Lynch said the number of people availing of grants for electric vehicles in Cork has increased since 2021 and this highlights... Read More
18 July 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Artistic touring programme from Hometree will visit West Cork, Galway, Kerry and Clare throughout 2026 – Inspired by the Irish word ‘dinnseanchas’ meaning the stories a place is telling, What stories is the landscape telling us? This summer, Hometree’s eco-arts project Dinnseanchas embarks on its first national tour,... Read More
17 July 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe Foods joins a global community of businesses that meet exceptional standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. When anyone mentions Ballymaloe Foods, it’s usually the iconic relish that first comes to mind. However, the family-run business has grown significantly over the years, expanding its product range while... Read More
17 July 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The 2026-27 Premier League season kicks off on Friday, August 21, with champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates. Twenty clubs will contest 380 matches across 38 matchweeks, running through to the final day on May 30, 2027. For a division this competitive, knowing... Read More
17 July 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment: Irish Football’s Premier League Wage Story: Which Irish Football Players Are Really Worth Their Pay? Caoimhin Kelleher’s move from Liverpool to Brentford has become one of the biggest recent Irish Premier League stories, not only because of the reported £12.5 million fee plus add-ons, but because it changes... Read More
17 July 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Every World Cup hands out a Young Player Award to the best up-and-coming talent at the tournament. It’s an honour that can mark the start of a glittering career, though not always. The best young players are followed as closely as the World Cup final odds in... Read More
16 July 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD for Cork North West, John Paul O’Shea has welcomed the commencement of this year’s Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance payments, with 11,527 families across Cork set to receive over €4.4m this week to help meet the costs of preparing children for the new... Read More
15 July 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Major Road Closures near Carrigaline Major traffic diversions are being experienced and expected to continue due to the M28 development and the laying of ducting from the Ballinrea Solar Farm. The Ballinrea road which has been closed since Monday June 29th did open at the weekend. Cogan’s Road is closed and... Read More
15 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann is urging customers across West Cork and parts of North Cork to use water wisely as demand for treated water continues to rise during the current spell of warm weather.Uisce Éireann are actively monitoring the network, managing water resources, repairing leaks and implementing targeted measures to... Read More