18 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A very proud landmark for our business – Willis Towers Watson, known as WTW or just Willis are now 50 years in Cork. Willis is a prominent global advisory, broking, and solutions company, and it has a strong presence in Ireland. It specialises in insurance broking, risk advisory,... Read More
18 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD James O’Connor has welcomed the announcement of funding for 2 infrastructure projects in Cork East that will unlock more than 9,700 homes across the constituency. The announcement forms part of a wider national investment programme announced by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage,... Read More
17 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Pipe Band Wins again Congratulations to Carrigaline Pipe Band who won the UK Pipe Band championships in Belfast last Saturday June 13th. They were also placed 1st in the Drum Corps championships. The band travelled up to Dundalk on Friday where they stayed overnight before going on to Belfast on... Read More
17 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Harpers to the fore as International Harp Festival Celebrates Forty Years An Chúirt Chruitireachta International Harp Festival at An Grianán, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth, is one of the longest-running harp festivals in Ireland Now in its 40th year, An Chúirt Chruitireachta will see harp players from all over... Read More
17 June 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The excitement, energy and colour of the global K-pop phenomenon is coming to Cork this October as KATZEYE – The Ultimate Tribute brings a spectacular family-friendly concert experience to Cork City Hall. Presented by Tom Keating, the exciting live production will take to the stage on Bank Holiday... Read More
17 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The GAA has announced a new partnership with University College Cork (UCC) to publish an Atlas of the GAA, a major new publication that will explore, map and celebrate the cultural significance of the organisation both nationally and internationally. Atlas of the GAA: Cumann Lúthchleas Gael / The... Read More
17 June 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Every year, the best tennis players from around the globe travel to Paris due to their participation in the Roland Garros Tournament. This tennis tournament is more commonly referred to as the French Open, which is one of four Grand Slam tournaments. What separates the French Open from... Read More
17 June 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Anthony Gordon and World Cup 2026: How Far Can England’s Live Wire Really Go Anthony Gordon is stepping into World Cup 2026 from a much different place compared to where he was two years back. This is because he made the England team, found the back of the... Read More
16 June 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) on behalf of the Government, has announced that rural areas north of Cork City have now been connected to high-speed fibre broadband. 62,700 homes, farms and businesses in the... Read More
16 June 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie BYDFi’s multi-year partnership with Newcastle United gives the exchange a visible presence in European football. For some traders, that kind of partnership may act as a brand signal. But sponsorship alone is not enough reason to choose a crypto platform. Irish crypto traders still need to ask more... Read More
15 June 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Summer Show – Munster’s longest-running agricultural showcase – confirms an extended Bus Éireann 208 service for this year’s event, bringing visitors directly to the Showgrounds entrance every 10–20 minutes across the weekend. See the full schedule of events and book your tickets today at www.corksummershow.com. Operating from... Read More
14 June 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Coca‑Cola Thank You Fund to Surpass €2 Million Invested in Local Communities as Applications Open in Cork for 2026 Applications can be submitted at coca-cola.ie/thankyou before Friday 26th June Coca-Cola Ireland, and its strategic bottling partner Coca‑Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, announced the launch of the 2026... Read More