12 February 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Investigation underway following a significant fire in a Special Area of Conservation in West Cork The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has confirmed it is investigating a significant fire incident at Barley Cove, on the Mizen Head Peninsula,... Read More
12 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City News Valerie O’Sullivan, the newly appointed Chief Executive of Cork City Council, was the keynote speaker at a Cork Business Association (CBA) event held at Clayton Hotel Cork City this morning. O’Sullivan addressed business leaders and key stakeholders in the city, outlining her vision and priorities... Read More
12 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Out with the old, in with the new: water mains project on Cork City South Quays now complete. Uisce Éireann has successfully completed works on a major water main replacement project on Cork City’s South Quays, which saw over 4.2km of old cast iron mains that dated back... Read More
12 February 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Irish Distillers will honour the rich 200-year distilling heritage of the world-renowned Midleton Distillery with a schedule of celebratory whiskey launches and events throughout 2025. Midleton Distillery has spent the past two centuries building a reputation for excellence and today, it is the proud home of award-winning whiskey... Read More
12 February 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Cork is a harmonious amalgamation of urban, maritime, and rural elements, representing one of Ireland’s most significant treasures. Despite its size, the city excels remarkably in culture and cuisine. It is a vibrant locale at night, including distinctive eateries, extended exhibits, and several options for picturesque evening... Read More
11 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Passengers from across the midlands and South of Ireland can connect to Cork Airport using public transport – and all on the one ticket. For €1.55, passengers can add a bus transfer to Cork Airport when making a booking on the Irish Rail website, using the 225 and... Read More
11 February 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie As part of his Unbroken Songs Tour 2025, Cork County Council will welcome Jack Lukeman to Skibbereen Town Hall on Saturday, the 22nd of March. Join Jack L for an unforgettable evening celebrating resilience, hope, love, and dreams through his extraordinary musical journey. ‘Unbroken Songs’ draws from Jack’s 30-year career,... Read More
10 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie February is the month of love, and what better way to show your grá for our four-legged friends than by joining one of our nationwide meet-ups taking place on Saturday, 15 February? Where: Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, Training Centre, Model Farm Road, Cork, T12 WT4A When:... Read More
8 February 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD Aindrias Moynihan has called for measures to be implemented to reduce lengthy driving test waiting times. The Cork North West TD said the average wait times at Cork test centres are too long. “It is unacceptable that learner drivers waiting to take their retake their... Read More
8 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Opera House is delighted to announce three flagship events as part of its 170th Year of celebrations. The ‘Best of Cork Opera House Gala’ will be a black-tie gala evening of celebration, music, opera, comedy, theatre and dance that will take place on Saturday, March 22nd; ‘Send It Home’ — a... Read More
7 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Taoiseach Micheál Martin today officially opened the newly constructed helipad at Cork University Hospital (CUH), marking a significant milestone in emergency medical services for the region. The helipad, which has recently completed operational testing, is already receiving patients and is set to move to 24-hour operation in the coming weeks. The... Read More