8 June 2026 By Roger Kennedy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment When people think about lottery funding, they often picture sports facilities, parks, museums or heritage buildings. While those areas remain important, lottery-backed funding has also supported a growing number of technology-focused organisations and digital inclusion projects across the UK. In recent years, access to technology has become... Read More
7 June 2026, Sunday By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Eucharistic Procession 100 What is a Corpus Christi procession? Corpus Christi processions are Eucharistic processions held either on the Thursday of the Feast of Corpus Christi or the following Sunday. The procession is followed by Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament, which is a devotional ceremony, whereby the... Read More
7 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork on a Fork Fest has been named the number one food festival in Europe by Big 7 Travel, an influential travel website (EnjoyTravel.com) offering guides to the best places to visit around the world. Going into its fifth year, the Cork City Council festival which is delivered... Read More
6 June 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Speech of An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, on Saturday 6th June 2026 at Cork City Hall on the occasion of the Cork Commemoration of the Centenary of the Foundation of Fianna Fáil First of all, let me thank everyone who has worked so hard to organise this evening... Read More
6 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As part of its ongoing Experience Cork campaign, Visit Cork brought the very best of the region’s food, hospitality and tourism offering to the UK last week, highlighting Cork as one of Europe’s leading culinary and cultural destinations. The special celebration of Cork’s world-renowned food culture took place... Read More
5 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sport The Amarenco Lakewood Tennis Club Open has concluded after a nine-day tournament that attracted 330 competitors. The event at the Ovens venue featured 18 events across ladies’, men’s and mixed doubles, with players competing across six grades. The competition, which ran from May 22nd to 30th, is... Read More
17 June 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Bingo in the Philippines has become a cultural staple that thrives on its seamless blend of simplicity, excitement, and social interaction. Whether enjoyed in traditional community halls or through modern online platforms, PH Bingo carries an enduring appeal that transcends generations. Yet, the secret to its long-standing popularity... Read More
5 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister of State Timmy Dooley and senior officials this week visited the Marine Institute’s research vessel, the RV Tom Crean, to mark a significant new phase of investment in Ireland’s INFOMAR seabed mapping programme and to highlight the critical role of marine data in delivering national policy priorities.... Read More
5 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Kinsale & District Lions Club is proud to be part of the organising team behind the Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle 2026, one of Cork’s premier charity cycling events, which was officially launched recently at Cork ARC Cancer Support House. The highly successful event is a collaboration between... Read More
4 June 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Acclaimed poet, author, and mental health advocate, Daragh Fleming, has been named Cork Person of the Month for May in recognition of his work promoting mental health awareness through the power of poetry and digital storytelling. From Glounthaune, Daragh’s work has resonated deeply across Ireland and beyond. He... Read More
4 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Who can use public hospitals in Ireland? If you live in Ireland and you are ordinarily resident you can access in-patient and out-patient services in public hospitals. Public hospitals include HSE hospitals and voluntary hospitals. Certain visitors to Ireland are also entitled to public health services, for example, people covered... Read More
4 June 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has welcomed the introduction of new pharmacy services that will allow pharmacists to provide prescriptions for a range of common minor conditions, making it easier and faster for people to access healthcare in their local communities. The new service,... Read More