23 May 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mercy University Hospital (MUH) Cork today launched its strategic plan for 2025-2030, “Maintaining and Improving the Health and Wellbeing of those we Serve,” outlining a comprehensive vision for the future of healthcare delivery within the hospital and the community it serves. The strategy was officially launched today, May 23rd, by Dr Colm Henry,... Read More
23 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork volunteer fundraising Branches of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is appealing for support for Guide Dog Day, sponsored by Park2Travel, at their collections across the county on Friday 23 May including: Bantry Town O’Keefe’s SuperValu Bantry Collin’s SuperValu Carrigaline (May 24) SuperValu Cobh Cork City... Read More
22 May 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Shanbally is the last village before Ringaskiddy, and its ferryport which links Ireland with the UK and the continent Once a uniquely Cork operation, the Good Fish Company made European headlines earlier today while celebrating the latest significant milestone in its ongoing transformation as one of Ireland’s leading... Read More
22 May 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie West Cork’s Don Wycherley plays Paddy Armstrong of the Guildford Four in this one-man show What: Paddy – the Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong Starring: Don Wycherley Where: The Everyman When: May 30th and 31st Paddy – the Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong, directed by Mary-Elaine Tynan,... Read More
22 May 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Labour’s Eoghan Kenny TD has called for the immediate establishment of a supervised drug injection centre in Cork city, warning that continued Government inaction is putting lives at risk. Speaking in response to the evidence emerging from Dublin’s pilot injection centre, Deputy Kenny said that it is now... Read More
22 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Hundreds of people attended the opening at the Festival HQ, a former convent who garden has stunning views of the bay The 17th Fastnet Film Festival opened in style last night with a buzzing launch party at the brand new Fastnet Film Centre in Schull. Hundreds of film... Read More
22 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A major recruitment drive is underway to attract graduate planners from Cork into Ireland’s county and city councils. The local government initiative aims to attract suitably qualified graduates exiting degree or masters courses in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Britain or internationally. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to positively... Read More
22 May 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Growing Importance of Stairlifts in Ireland As Ireland’s population continues to age, the conversation around accessibility and mobility within the home has become increasingly pressing. One particular area gaining substantial attention is the use of stairlifts. These mechanical devices, once considered a luxury or niche solution, are... Read More
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21 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tour de Munster Pedals Into 25th Year – 25 Years, €5 Million raised, and Countless Lives Changed Tour de Munster, one of Ireland’s most impactful charity cycling events, will mark its 25th anniversary this August. Since its inception in 2001, the event has raised more than €5 million... Read More
21 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe welcomes the passage of the Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024, which will ensure continued sufficient and effective access to cash in the State. Minister Donohoe said: “Cash remains a preferred form of payment and continues to play an important... Read More
21 May 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has announced that €31,108 has been awarded for playgrounds and play areas in Cork. The Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation provides funding to support city and county councils in upgrading existing playgrounds or developing new playgrounds. A total... Read More