17 August 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Do You Really Need a Mortgage Broker? Pros and Cons Explained For most people in Ireland, buying a home is the biggest financial commitment they will ever make. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving home, switching mortgages, or investing in property, the mortgage process can be complex and... Read More
16 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie North Cork Mental and Wellbeing Family Fun Day which will take place at Mallow Castle on Sunday, September 7 from 1 to 5pm HSE South West & Cork County Council and officially launched ‘Together at the Castle’, a free community mental health and wellbeing event in Mallow Castle,... Read More
16 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie National Heritage Week Aug 16th to 24th As Heritage Week shines a light on the places and stories that define Ireland, the Irish Heritage Trust invites the public to explore its sites, experience the past, and be part of the living heritage it helps protect with special events... Read More
15 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Lusitania Museum & Old Head Signal Tower will host an exciting and varied schedule of events for National Heritage Week. All events are Free to attend, although contacting the museum by email (info@oldheadofkinsale.com) to reserve a space is recommended. On Saturday 16th August there will be a... Read More
15 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The communities of the idyllic Inchydoney and Clonakilty in West Cork can look forward to a more secure and reliable water supply as Uisce Éireann complete upgrade works, replacing nearly one kilometre of aged water mains with new pipes. Jack Cronin, Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann, is pleased... Read More
14 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie €380,000 from the Dormant Accounts Fund will be used to invest in community sports and physical activity initiatives in Cork, Minister of Buttimer has said. Minister Buttimer said this funding will help ensure that new opportunities and new sports are opened to people of all abilities and backgrounds... Read More
13 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister for Special Education and Inclusion and Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North-West, Michael Moynihan, has confirmed the expansion of a school bus service operating to Boherbue Comprehensive School for children in the Boherbue, Newmarket and Meelin areas. Minister Moynihan, whose remit includes school transport in the Department... Read More
13 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Essential overnight restrictions required at the Abbeystrewry Reservoir, Skibbereen and Crookhaven to maintain daytime supply Night time water restrictions will be in place from Wednesday, 13 August until Monday, 18 August from 10pm until 7am to ensure daytime supplies for customers served by the Abbeystrewry Reservoir Uisce Éireann... Read More
13 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie If you are waiting for surgery in the Republic of Ireland, you might want to consider going to Northern Ireland Kingsbridge Private Hospital, a leading provider of premium healthcare in Northern Ireland, is proud to offer patients from Cork and all over the Republic of Ireland rapid access... Read More
13 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The free celebration of craft and culture runs from August 13th – 17th Get ready – ‘Beerfest’ is back this August, and Franciscan Well is hosting a night to remember, to highlight craft beer, local flavour, and cultures as part of the 2025 Cork on a Fork foodie festival.... Read More
13 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Politics/Infrastructure Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins TD has called for urgent Government intervention to resolve the ongoing water supply crisis in Innishannon, warning that the latest disruption is yet another blow for local families and businesses. “Once again, families and businesses in Innishannon and surrounding areas are being... Read More
12 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Artist commissioned to commemorate Cork Opera House in its 170th year A Cork-based artist is set to be the recipient of a sponsored commission by Fleetwood Paints that will commemorate Cork Opera House’s 170th anniversary this year, in partnership with Sample-Studios. Sophie Longwill, a glass artist and member... Read More