3 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Insurance Institute of Cork Annual Dinner last Friday was a great success, bringing together members of the local insurance community for an evening that celebrated professional achievement and generosity. Well done to President Ciaran O’Tuama for a very well-run event, and thank you to the event sponsors,... Read More
3 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Éire Óg, a GAA club located in the heart of the Ovens and Farran communities, recently held a commemorative event at the Rochestown Park Hotel in honour of the club’s 136 year history. The event, which was hosted by RTÉ’s Marty Morrissey, recognised both Éire Óg’s storied history... Read More
3 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Christian Brothers Cork Past Pupil Annual Dinner 2026 The CBC PPU 94th Annual Dinner took place on Saturday 31 January 2026 at the Clayton Hotel, Cork City. The €85 event was black tie. Each ticket included a donation to the CBC Zambia Project. Cork Photographer Billy macGill was... Read More
3 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee parr@thecork.ie Satire / Parody Chaos erupted across Cork City this week as motorists reported needing “checking the bank balance” before entering any multistorey car park on Leeside. The average cost of parking for 1hour has now surpassed the price of a light lunch, a haircut, and in one case,... Read More
3 February 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cruise Schedule Unveiled as Maiden Call Kicks Off Season The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) will welcome 103 cruise ships to Cork this year, as part of its highly anticipated cruise season schedule, the biggest cruise schedule in the Republic, between April and October 2026. This year’s schedule... Read More
2 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Next week, the Irish Cancer Society’s ‘Your Health Matters’ Roadshow will be in Wilton Shopping Centre in Cork from 9am to 6pm on Wednesday February 11th and Thursday February 12th, free of charge. Members of the public are invited to come along for free to speak with our... Read More
2 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie HSE South West is encouraging the public to familiarise themselves with the urgent care options available in Cork. Emergency Departments typically see increased activity over bank holiday weekends, with the most seriously ill and injured prioritised. This can lead to longer waiting times for less urgent cases. For... Read More
1 February 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie When JFK visited Cork, Ireland on 28 June 1963 his official photographer was there. Unusually for the time he was taking photos in colour. The high resolution photographs are filed at the JFK Library, Columbia Point, Boston, MA, 02125, USA under reference JFKWHP-1963-06-28-B. Thanks to the internet, these... Read More
1 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee parr@thecork.ie Satire / Parody A brand‑new housing development in Glanmire has sold out in record time this week, despite the fact that no one — including the developers, estate agents, or Google Maps — can confirm its exact location. The estate, known as “The Meadows at Riverbrook Glen Heights... Read More
1 February 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Many employees never take the time to interact with the Revenue Commissioners. That’s because their employer has already handled the calculation and payment of tax, but employees can interact directly with Revenue You can check your income and the tax you paid in previous years and whether you... Read More
31 January 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody An Post has today announced the release of a special commemorative stamp to celebrate what it is calling a “landmark moment in Irish philately”: its latest increase in postage prices from €1.65 to 1.85. The stamp, priced appropriately at “slightly more than anyone expected”,... Read More
31 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, has announced €708,000 in funding to Cork projects under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2026. This includes over €40,000 for the preservation of thatch properties in the county. The scheme helps property owners to conserve and... Read More