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
17 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork ARC Cancer Support House is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Kierans as the new Chair of its Board of Directors, succeeding Sinead McNamara, who has completed her two-year term as Chair following a period of significant growth and development for the organisation. Patrick is a... Read More
16 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Domain of the Dinosaurs is a pioneering exhibition of scientific and artistic displays that has been developed at University College Cork by Maria McNamara, Professor of Palaeontology, and Fiona Kearney, Director of the Glucksman. It features over 250 real fossil specimens from land, sea and air, bringing the world of the Irish dinosaurs to... Read More
16 November 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork University Press presents: The Irish Pub Invention and re-invention Edited by Moonyoung Hong and Perry Share Immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural significance of the Irish pub, from its humble beginnings in the 17th century, to its modern incarnation as a global phenomenon Available now... Read More
15 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The 70th Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) has just announced the Features Awards 2025 at a packed Everyman Theatre with An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD in attendance To mark its landmark 70th edition in 2025, Cork International Film Festival was honoured to have been selected for the presentation of the... Read More
15 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, has officially launched new BowelScreen endoscopy services in Cork University Hospital (CUH) today. The unit is the 16th across Ireland delivering colonoscopy procedures to BowelScreen participants who need further tests following their free bowel cancer screening test. Nationally, BowelScreen carries out... Read More
15 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It was a terrific night for one player from Co. Cork after they matched five numbers and a lucky star in last night’s (Friday, 14th November) EuroMillions draw, scooping an amazing prize worth €294,048. The Cork player purchased their Quick Pick ticket on Friday, 14th November, from Sweeney’s... Read More