21 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An IFA delegation led by Paul O’ Brien, Chair of the IFA Infrastructure Project Team, recently met with senior engineers and management from the project team for the Cork to Limerick motorway (N/M20) to get an update briefing on the project and also outline farmer concerns and issues.... Read More
21 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Land Development Agency (LDA) and BnM have completed the transfer of land with the potential to deliver up to 300 homes at Monahan Road in Cork City Docklands. Both parties reached an agreement allowing for BnM to transfer ownership of approx. 2.08 hectares (5 acres) of land... Read More
21 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse Open Weekend – 23rd & 24th May 2025 The Lusitania Museum & Old Head Signal Tower will host the ever popular Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse Open Weekend on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2026. The Open Weekend, kindly permitted by the... Read More
21 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie What are your rights as a private tenant? As a private tenant, you have several important rights: You have the right to live in your home without disturbance. If noise from neighbours or other tenants is a problem, ask them to stop and inform your landlord. If the... Read More
21 May 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Arts Council is delighted to announce the latest recipients of its annual Dance Artist Residency Scheme. Six successful applicants were awarded up to €25,000 in partnership with organisations or local authorities across Ireland. In Cork, artist Luke Murphy will partake in a year-long full-time residency with Dance... Read More
21 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Soccer It’s a feeling that’s become all too familiar for sports fans and bettors lately. You lock in your lineup or place your bet, thinking you’re set—then, right after everything’s final, news breaks that a key player is unexpectedly out or hurt. This wave of late-breaking injuries doesn’t... Read More
20 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie How new content formats retain audience attention The clip runs for eight seconds. A clip for a goal, a clip for a reaction, a clip for a roar, everything for a second. That is where modern attention span is. Fans don’t have the patience to run a full... Read More
20 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie How Syria supports sport under challenging conditions Football has a long history in Syria, where local leagues and packed pitches remained active across many cities despite economic and infrastructure challenges. Sport continued connecting communities even while clubs operated with smaller budgets, older facilities, and limited travel opportunities. Basketball,... Read More
20 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Q. What is the quickest way to renew my passport? A The Passport Service processes Passport Online applications as a priority. Applying online is the fastest way of getting your passport. Simple online renewals take around 10 working days to process. Complex online renewals take around 15 working... Read More
20 May 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Diocese of Cork and Ross has launched a series of events to honour centenary anniversary of one of the city’s longest-running traditions This year marks the 100th year since the first Eucharistic Procession took place through the streets of Cork City – one of the longest-running traditions... Read More
19 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Stream BioEnergy’s project to become Ireland’s largest biomethane plant using mixed food and garden waste Gas Networks Ireland has signed an agreement with Stream BioEnergy to connect a new €80 million biomethane facility in Little Island, Co. Cork, to the national gas network. The announcement is due to be made... Read More
19 May 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Senator Laura Harmon raises regulation of AI glasses at Oireachtas Committee following recent events in Cork The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) and the Children’s Rights Alliance spoke today at the Oireachtas Committee on AI today (19.05.26) Senator Harmon, who is a member of the AI Committee... Read More