29 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Thirteen projects in Cork have secured a total of €223760 in funding under the Heritage Council’s 2025 Community Heritage Grant Scheme. The Heritage Council is distributing more than €1.9 million through the Scheme this year to support 132 heritage initiatives across Ireland. These grants will enable local communities... Read More
29 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lusitania Museum/Old Head Signal Tower Heritage CLG Committee is proud to announce the launch of The Story So Far: 10 Years of the Lusitania Museum and Old Head Signal Tower. This commemorative book celebrates a decade since the Old Head Signal Tower restoration which has become an... Read More
28 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Good Fish New Facility To mark European Maritime Day, Ireland’s EU Commissioner, Michael Mc Grath, Costas Kadis, Fisheries and Oceans Commissioner and Timmy Dooley TD, Minister of State for the Marine, Fisheries and Digital Mapping formally launched the Good Fish multi million euro processing facility in Shanbally on... Read More
28 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie AFTA – Ireland’s largest Commercial Airline Pilot Training academy, has welcomed the publication of a new Irelandia report – ‘A Pathfinder for Irish Aviation’ and it’s finding’s concerning Pilot Training – “A key obstacle to airline pilot training in Ireland is access to finance from Irish based lenders... Read More
28 May 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Twelve years after first opening its doors in Carrigtwohill, Bakestone, the independent Cork café and pantry brand, has officially opened a new location on Perry Street. This marks its first expansion into Cork city centre, with a new café beside Emmet Place that brings Bakestone’s locally sourced, high-quality... Read More
28 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital (SIVUH) Catering Department proudly receives the prestigious Q Mark for Hygiene and Food Safety – Emerald Level 3. The award was presented by Marie Doyle-Henry, (centre right) , Managing Director of Excellence Ireland Quality Association (EIQA) Limited, at a ceremony held on... Read More
28 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Youghal Roars Back to Life: Business Alliance Re-launch Ignites Town’s Future A palpable buzz of excitement filled the opulent Art Deco Regal Cinema on Friar Street tonight as the Youghal Business Alliance (YBA) celebrated a hugely successful re-launch, unveiling a fresh new logo and a dynamic new team... Read More
28 May 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment In recent years, the way people across Ireland unwind, socialise, and enjoy their downtime has undergone a quiet but powerful transformation. As technology continues to influence everyday life, a significant shift has occurred in the entertainment space, particularly in how Irish players are engaging with online casino... Read More
27 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie What: Taoiseach Micheál Martin has officially opened Dosco’s new headquarters Where: Little Island, in the former Punch factory An Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially opened Dosco’s new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Little Island, Co. Cork. The multimillion-euro investment represents a landmark milestone for one of Ireland’s oldest companies,... Read More
27 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Speaking at Cork Chamber’s Annual General Meeting at the Imperial Hotel, President Rob Horgan delivered a clear message: Cork’s ability to compete on the national and global stage depends on decisive action across housing, infrastructure, education and international engagement. Mr Horgan, now entering the second year of his... Read More
27 May 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council are holding a public drop-in Vacancy & Dereliction session in Glanmire Library on Wednesday 28th May from 11am to 1pm aimed at informing members of the public on the supports available to refurbish vacant and derelict properties, including the popular Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. Over... Read More
27 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With the recent spell of sunshine and outdoor plans on the calendar, Foot Solutions, with a store on Grand Parade in Cork city, is encouraging people not to overlook one essential of their summer wardrobe – their footwear. From long beach walks to garden parties, summer places new demands on our... Read More