28 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Ford Ireland has today announced it has raised €26,310 on behalf of the Irish Guide Dogs, from its Drive 4 UR Community campaign, which launched in September 2025. Over five weekends in September and October 2025, Ford donated €30 to Irish Guide Dogs for every test drive taken at... Read More
28 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Whitbread plc, the parent company of Premier Inn, has signalled further expansion of its well-known hotel brand in Ireland after securing planning permission for a second location in Cork. Plans for a 174-room Premier Inn to the east of Cork City Centre was awarded a final planning grant... Read More
28 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Owners of historic structures in Cork urged to apply for heritage funds to maintain and preserve buildings and structures Grants of up to €200,000 available for Cork projects with strong built heritage conservation objectives and clear public or community benefit. Interested applicants should contact their local authority’s Architectural... Read More
28 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “Introducing a new era of refreshment with Ireland’s first “kombucha with a kick”, a naturally low-sugar, vegan, and gluten-free drink redefining mindful drinking.” Kombeara, Ireland’s first hard kombucha producer, has officially launched its refreshing new range of naturally brewed alcoholic drinks, marking a new era of refreshment for... Read More
28 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Midleton Hillwalking Club celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a walk on Saturday 10 October. A large group of past and present members walked the Midleton Greenway, followed by refreshments in the Midleton GAA Club. The Club always welcomes new members. It offers walks for several fitness levels, from challenging... Read More
28 October 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In 2025, markets are volatile – crypto swings 5-10% daily, forex pairs like USD/CHF hit 1-2% moves. Choosing a broker can make or break your trading. Regulated brokers offer safety nets, protecting funds amid scams and market crashes. With 80% of retail traders losing money, regulation reduces risks... Read More
28 October 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Ellen’s Kitchen in Cobh has become one of those places that people talk about without even trying to spread the word. It is the sort of spot that earns loyalty through quiet excellence rather than loud promotion. Sitting modestly within East Cork’s lively food scene, it has... Read More
28 October 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment A former gym in the Cork suburb of Ballincollig is set for a dramatic transformation after Ireland’s planning appeals board granted permission for a casino gaming and amusement arcade. The site, located at Westside Retail Park, will be repurposed by Coalquay Leisure Limited, known for its “Goldrush... Read More
27 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie New book: Building Mitchelstown, 1779-1830 by David A. Fleming A terrific night was had by all at the St George’s Arts and Heritage Centre in Mitchelstown one Friday earlier this month to celebrate the launch of Building Mitchelstown, 1779—1830 by David A. Fleming. Over 75 people packed into the venue to hear Dr Michael Potterton... Read More
27 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie While the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival still has one day to go, it has already delivered a major boost to local businesses, with many reporting their most successful year yet over Cork City’s busiest weekend. More than 500 musicians and 100,000 jazz fans from Ireland and abroad filled... Read More
27 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It’s often said that Cork City needs more parks or green areas, but the City extends well beyond the CBD. This area is to the North East. Railway Park is located at the end of O’Mahoney’s Ave, which is itself a tiny street leading from St Lukes to... Read More
27 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Seán Kelly MEP is certain sure to hammer out a good deal MEP for Ireland South and leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament, Seán Kelly, is this week leading a high-level European Parliament delegation to Australia in his capacity as Chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation... Read More