25 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie A raft of new initiatives that were introduced to support and boost Cork city’s night-time economy have helped the city secure Purple Flag accreditation – the international accreditation for excellence in the evening and night-time economy. The Purple Flag – similar to the Blue Flag accreditation for beaches... Read More
24 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie A Civic Reception was held at City Hall Cork on Wednesday, 18th September 2025, to mark a significant milestone the 50th anniversary of the Citizens Information service in Cork. Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy, the event celebrated five decades of dedicated service to... Read More
23 September 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaiune@TheCork.ie Garry McCarthy, known creatively as GMC, is Cork Person of the Month for September in recognition of his significant work facilitating workshops for youths and his contribution to Cork’s rap music community. Garry, who has been creating rap music for over two decades, is most well known as... Read More
23 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Fernhill House Hotel and Gardens, one of Ireland’s most celebrated country house hotels, has launched a major expansion in its hotel and garden. Among the luxurious additions are 16 newly designed bedrooms, Ireland’s largest bridal styling lounge, and The Fernery – a glass-walled event space set within its... Read More
22 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease has welcomed government officials, academic leaders, and industry partners to its hub in Cork, reinforcing the company’s commitment to productive partnerships and collaborative relationships within Ireland’s life sciences sector. Alongside established global operations in Dublin and Athlone, the Cork hub demonstrates Alexion’s dedication to... Read More
22 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Time: 10am Location: Rochestown Park Hotel The Bewley’s Wellness Breakfast will take place in Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork on September 23, to raise funds for Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning for Hospice campaign. The panel discussion will explore themes of wellness, resilience and... Read More
22 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Ursuline College Blackrock, the oldest continuously running girls’ school in Ireland, is set to mark its 200th anniversary in Blackrock with a major celebration on Saturday 8th November 2025 at the Maryborough House Hotel. The Ursuline Sisters first arrived in Cork in 1771, dedicating themselves to the education... Read More
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21 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Find Your Dream Home with EBS is set to take place in Cork next week with a panel of leading industry experts just announced. This one stop shop event for home buyers is being led by former Munster rugby star, Billy Holland, who is now managing five ESB... Read More
21 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Cork Tourism Ball 2025 is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Cork’s Vienna Woods Hotel. The event, themed “Harvest & Heritage,” celebrates Cork’s rich traditions and local produce, bringing together over 400 hospitality professionals for networking and collaboration. Musgrave is the joint headline sponsor, and... Read More
20 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Shandon is to benefit from funding for the redevelopment of the Butter Market and Weighmaster’s House Complex Shandon is set for a major regeneration boost, with €7 million in funding awarded to Cork City Council under THRIVE-Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme. The historic Butter Market and Weighmaster’s House will be... Read More
20 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran announces funding approval for Minor Flood Mitigation Works for Rathcormac, County Cork The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the approval of Cork County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under the... Read More