23 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Housing prices nationally rose by an average of 3% during the second quarter of 2025. The typical listed price nationwide in the second quarter of the year was €357,851, 12.3% higher than a year previously and 40% higher than at the onset of the covid19 pandemic. The current... Read More
23 June 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie If you are planning to visit another EU country this year, you should apply for your European Health Insurance Card in case you need to access medical care while abroad. What is the European Health Insurance Card? The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) allows you to access public... Read More
23 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over today and tomorrow over 7,500 people will be granted Irish citizenship at the INEC Killarney. Applicants from over 143 countries and across all 32 counties on the island will make a declaration of fidelity and loyalty to the State and become Irish citizens. Over seven ceremonies held... Read More
22 June 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie A Cork player has secured €194,616 after matching 5 numbers and the bonus in last night’s (21st June) main Lotto draw. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw from Circle K Blarney, Tower Filling Station, Tower, Blarney, Co. Cork. The winning numbers... Read More
22 June 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle road traffic collision near Milford, Co. Cork yesterday, Saturday 21st June, 2025. Gardaí were alerted to a motorcyclist found unresponsive this morning on the R515 at Coolnagour between Milford and Dromcolliher, Co. Limerick. The motorcyclist, a male in his... Read More
22 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Unwind and De-stress with Outdoor Yoga in the Scenic Annes Grove Gardens The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce the return of Outdoor Yoga to Annes Grove Gardens, Co. Cork. Participants are invited to join Christine every Sunday morning in June, July, and August at... Read More
21 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Councillor Dennehy, a Togher native, was elected by 23 votes in the Council Chamber where the ceremonial passing of the Lord Mayor’s chain took place shortly after. In his mayoral speech, the new Lord Mayor said: “This role is not just a title; it is a sacred trust... Read More
21 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A publication on the War of Independence in East Cork, authored by Tom O’Neill MA, Paul Busteed and Eugene Power, is scheduled for release in November of this year, to be published by the History Press. ‘East Cork was a very dangerous area during the Irish War of... Read More
21 June 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Lotteries are a dream for most people. The idea of suddenly having a lot of money can be life-changing. But if you won a big jackpot, would you announce that? Surprisingly, most people say they would not announce their winnings. In actuality, the majority of Lotto winners opt... Read More
20 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In 2024 Cork County Council announced the development of a comprehensive guide to commemorative events across County Cork from 2025 to 2040 and the next phase is now underway. With over 400 events already identified by consultants and submitted by the public, this ambitious project will serve as... Read More
20 June 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Have you heard about “Can’t Read, Won’t Buy?” This phrase perfectly sums up one of the biggest pitfalls companies face when going global, i.e., localization gaps. No matter how amazing your product is, if your international customers can’t understand your messaging, they will simply walk away. The numbers... Read More
19 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Do you have a document that needs the signature of a Commissioner for Oaths / Peace Commissioner / Notary Public / Notary / Practising Solicitor, in Mahon Mr David O’Sullivan (BA, DipBusLegal, HDipHRM) is a long established Cork Commissioner for Oaths who focuses on evenings and travel in... Read More