22 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Managing Director of Trigon Hotels has received a special recognition award from the Cork branch of the Irish Hotels Federation for his exceptional contribution to the hospitality industry. Aaron Mansworth, was honoured at the Cork branch of the Irish Hotels Federation annual dinner on Wednesday night. The... Read More
22 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Pictured at the Clayton Hotel Cork at the launch of the Cork Lions Club Annual Christmas Food Appeal along and online charity auction. Along with the Don O’Leary Christmas Hamper. The well-known charity – Cork Lions Club – is seeking donations from the public. The hamper is named... Read More
21 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Applications Open for Cork Students for 2026 Entry to No-Points Tertiary Bachelor’s Degree Courses Courses in Occupational Therapy, General Nursing, Social Work, and Process Manufacturing Practice & Technology available in Cork Education Training Board (ETB) No college fees for first 1-2 years while studying in your local ETB Tertiary... Read More
20 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Extra appointments available for RSV immunisation clinics in Cork Cork parents of babies born between March and the end of August this year are encouraged to take up their last opportunity this year to immunise their babies against RSV. Following a successful immunisation campaign in September, a small... Read More
20 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Don’t delay, vaccinate today – that’s the message from your local HSE experts in Cork. HSE South West expert are reminding everyone eligible to get their winter vaccines as soon as possible, protecting themselves from illness. Those recommended to get both flu and Covid-19 vaccines in autumn/winter 2025 are: • those... Read More
20 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months starting in July 2026—a period during which we will steer the EU’s legislative agenda and welcome thousands of dignitaries, diplomats, and global leaders. Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (Fianna Fail) is calling... Read More
19 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork Business Association (CBA), in partnership with Cork City Council, are again running the Cork City Christmas Display Competition — a celebration of creativity, community, and Christmas spirit across Cork city! This year’s competition invites businesses of all sizes to transform their windows and façades into dazzling festive displays that will captivate shoppers,... Read More
19 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A powerful new street washing machine has hit the streets of Cork city. Cork City Council plans to deploy the Multihog power-washing machine in the city centre across five days a week, to carry out high pressure jet washing and sanitation of the public roads, pedestrian streets and... Read More
19 November 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service. “Recently we have been supporting people with their LPT returns among other issues. Our advocacy service is also busy. We support people with appeals in relation to their unsuccessful applications for various social welfare payments. Frequently we assist... Read More
19 November 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Historic hotel was named as The Judges Choice at the Better Building Awards The team at The Metropole Hotel are celebrating after the historic hotel was named as The Judges Choice at the annual Better Building Awards. The hotel, which has been part of the MacCurtain Street streetscape... Read More
18 November 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Independent coffee shops in Cork City are invited to take part in Coffee House Lates, a unique, citywide event on Thursday, 27th November and Friday, 28th November that aims to turn coffee shops into vibrant social hubs after hours. A Cork Night-Time Economy Initiative, facilitated by the Cork... Read More