28 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie What is the Working Family Payment? Working Family Payment (WFP) is a weekly tax-free payment for employees with children. It supports people who are on low pay. WFP used to be called Family Income Supplement (FIS). To qualify for Working Family Payment, your child must be under 18,... Read More
28 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The participation of Republic of Ireland (ROI) football clubs in UEFA-sanctioned competitions constitutes a significant chapter in the nation’s sporting history. From the inaugural entry in 1957 to the modern era of group stage qualification, Irish clubs have navigated a complex landscape of elite European football, including the... Read More
27 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie From the Well 2026 Short Story Competition Open for Submissions – 20 stories to be published in the annual From the Well anthology; winners showcased at West Cork Literary Festival Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service is urging budding writers and authors to submit entries for the... Read More
28 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Business News Businesses across Cork and Munster increasingly recognise that standing out online requires more than a functional website and occasional social media posts. The companies gaining ground in their markets combine visual storytelling through animation with practical staff training in artificial intelligence tools. This combination, once reserved... Read More
27 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The digital services landscape across Ireland has shifted dramatically. Businesses in Cork City, Cobh, Kinsale, and throughout Munster no longer limit their search for web design and SEO expertise to local providers or Dublin agencies. Belfast has emerged as a genuine alternative, offering specialist capabilities at competitive rates... Read More
27 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Finance News “I’ll start my pension next year when I’m earning more.” This seemingly harmless decision costs Irish workers hundreds of thousands of euros in lost retirement savings. Understanding the mathematical reality of pension delays might finally motivate action. This article reveals the stark financial consequences of postponing... Read More
27 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Roobet: Ireland’s Best Crypto Casino There are dozens of casino brands available for Irish users to play online. But even among them, there are leaders such as Roobet, which has proven its reliability and convenience over 10+ years of presence in the market. It is here that... Read More
26 January 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has published a forward-looking publication titled: “The Commemorative Landscape of County Cork 2026–2040”, which examines, year by year, a variety of events that can be commemorated over the next fifteen years. Identifying close to 800 occurrences from the County’s history, the range of topics are... Read More
25 January 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A Corkman who cycled the length of Africa is embarking on another mammoth challenge – a bike ride from Cork to Mount Everest base camp. Daragh Cronin is thought to be the youngest and fastest Irish person to navigate the entire length of Africa by bike and now... Read More
24 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Education/Politics Leader of Independent Ireland and Cork South-West TD Michael Collins has echoed growing calls for a fundamental change to the school meals programme, urging the Government to prioritise locally sourced, high-quality food for schoolchildren while supporting Irish farmers and food producers. Collins statement follows Darena Allen’s Appearance... Read More
24 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 436 new jobs created in 2025 & 427 total small businesses employing 2,365 people supported by Cork LEOs Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail, Alan Dillon, TD, has announced the annual results of the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) for 2025 which showed that Cork County... Read More
24 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New Fire Station in Clon A new state-of-the-art fire station, serving more than 18,000 people, has been officially opened in Clonakilty. The ribbon was cut by the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley, Christopher O’Sullivan, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Housing,... Read More