15 May 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie When: 24 May – 2 June 2025 Programme: corkharbourfestival.com Cork Harbour Festival is back and bigger than ever for its 10th anniversary, running from 24th May to 2nd June 2025! As Ireland’s largest celebration of maritime culture, this much-loved festival brings over 100 incredible events to Cork City... Read More
14 May 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie POLITICS: Independent Ireland demands urgent upgrades of Cork – Limerick Road Michael Collins TD, leader of Independent Ireland, and party General Secretary Richard O’Donoghue TD have today issued a stark warning to Government over what they describe as the “scandalous neglect” of the Cork to Limerick road and... Read More
14 May 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The 79th Belgooly and District Agricultural Show takes place Saturday May 31st 2025 The venue for this year’s show is in Ballingarry, by kind permission of Kevin and Claire Cooney. The location will be signposted from Belgooly village. Please contact Belgoolyshow@gmail.com for entry enquires. You can always reach... Read More
14 May 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Diocese of Cork and Ross has announced the launch of the 2025 Eucharistic Procession – a tradition that has spanned over nine decades in Cork heritage. The historic Procession has deep roots in Cork City and this year’s event will be officially launched on Wednesday, May 14th... Read More
13 May 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie AFTA will employ an additional 15 staff at its Cork and Waterford facilities, bringing its total headcount as an SME to 85 Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) recently celebrated its 30 year Business Anniversary operating at Cork and Waterford airport’s and since its foundation the Enterprise Ireland client... Read More
13 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The hugely popular Spike Island Fireworks Spectacular is set to return on Saturday 1st June, lighting up the skies over Cork Harbour for an unforgettable evening of celebration, entertainment, and family fun. Traditionally held later in the summer, this year’s event moves to an earlier date, allowing us... Read More
12 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has welcomed the first of 24 cruise liners to its harbours for the 2025 season. Le Bellot made its inaugural visit to Kinsale Harbour with 184 passengers and 118 crew members onboard on Thursday, May 8th. A record number of cruise calls are expected to... Read More
12 May 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Cork International Hotel has once again cemented its place as one of TripAdvisor’s most popular destinations with the travel guide listing it among the top hotels in the world. This is the second year in a row that the hotel has received the Travellers’ Choice Award which... Read More
12 May 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment For years, Saturday mornings in Cork meant quick runs to the supermarket, queues at the butcher’s, or aimless walks through shopping centers. But lately, something’s shifted. Now, more and more people are skipping retail chains and heading to small, open-air craft markets. Some of them pop up... Read More
12 May 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Bet and the Rise of Regulated iGaming Markets in Europe – Discover how Soft2Bet is leading the way in regulated European iGaming markets with cutting-edge compliance, fast KYC, and responsible gambling solutions. Many countries, including Ireland, are implementing more profound licensing to achieve player protection and sustainability within... Read More
11 May 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Michael Collins TD calls for return of local electoral enumerators to clean up voter register – “Let’s get this right, for our communities and for democracy” “We need boots on the ground to restore trust in our electoral process” Michael Collins TD, leader of Independent Ireland, has called... Read More
10 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cobh will host a solemn and dignified tribute this May as the annual Lusitania Commemoration Ceremony takes place on Sunday, May 11th, marking 110 years since the tragic sinking of the RMS Lusitania off the coast of Cork. Organised by Cobh Tourism, the event honours the lives lost... Read More