12 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie See www.CorkCity.ie/CultureNight Culture Night, on Friday, September 18th, is a night when people are invited to come together for free cultural discovery, creativity and connection. Presented by Cork City Council and part of a nationwide event led by the Arts Council, it gives everyone the opportunity to access,... Read More
10 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie News in brief: photos
10 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Touch Rugby in Cork Sundays Well RFC are known for being one of the most progressive and inclusive rugby clubs in Munster. The Ballyphehane based outfit currently cater for boys, girls, men and women from under 6 up to adults and they also famously started the first mixed ability rugby team in Ireland, the... Read More
9 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Clara O’Neill of Total Planning Solutions appointed President of Cork Business Association Cork Business Association (CBA) announced the appointment of Clara O’Neill of Total Planning Solutions as its new President at its AGM last night, taking over from Dave O’Brien. Clara brings a strong understanding of the opportunities... Read More
9 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Cork City Council have teamed up to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Cork City on Saturday, 12th September 2026. Residents can dispose of household hazardous items such as paints (limit of 10 cans or tubs per person), cleaners,... Read More
9 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) on behalf of the Government, has announced that over 70,000 Cork homes, businesses and farms are now passed and can avail of a high-speed fibre broadband connection, with 23,000... Read More
8 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie A single first-time buyer in Cork now needs to earn €92,092 to buy a typical first home, according to new research from Chill Insurance. That is more than the county’s median income of €46,416, leaving a gap of €45,676 between what people earn and what they need. Cork... Read More
8 September 2026, Tuesday By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie An award-winning garden created to mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the visit of the College of Commissioners to Cork City this summer has been gifted to the people of Cork. The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Damian Boylan, formally accepted the garden, titled “Shared... Read More
7 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork have welcomed the publication of proposed 30km/h zones across the city. However, the party criticised the government for a U-turn in changes to the default speed limit in urban areas. The U-turn means there are now “gaps” in the proposed 30km/h zones that... Read More
6 Septembet 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Amend Rent a Room Scheme tax rules to increase the availability of additional rental bedrooms – says Cork based MEP Billy Kelleher “Serious consideration needs to be given to amending the Rent a Room Scheme to reflect the changing market and to incentivise more rooms to be made... Read More
1 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Business News Cork Chamber recently welcomed the publication of the Cost of Business Advisory Forum’s Final Report. The report sets out a number of practical recommendations to address the increased cost burden on businesses, and promote greater regulatory and administrative simplification, particularly for SMEs. Cork Chamber Director of... Read More
1 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie One Night For All: Culture Night Cork City – Friday, 18 September Culture Night returns on Friday, 18 September, inviting people to come together for a night of free cultural discovery, creativity and connection. Presented by Cork City Council and part of a nationwide event led by The Arts... Read More