20 August 2026 By Tom Collins Tom@TheCork.ie Ireland needs to train more dentists while ensuring graduates are equipped to provide appropriate care to people with disabilities, Cork North Central Fine Gael TD and Vice-Chair of the Oireachtas Health Committee Colm Burke has said. Deputy Burke made the comments ahead of addressing the International Association for... Read More
20 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A Cork-based production of Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire will debut at The Everyman Theatre Cork from Thursday 20th to Saturday 22nd of August, presented by local amateur production company Lee Promotions. Link to tickets: The Everyman — A Streetcar Named Desire Directed by Cork filmmaker and theatre... Read More
20 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Land Development Agency (LDA) and O’Callaghan Properties have announced plans to deliver 103 homes in Cork’s South Docks. The new homes are being developed at Kennedy Quay next to the River Lee. The project is a core part of the ongoing regeneration of the Cork Docklands and... Read More
19 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie Winners announced on September 3rd at Light House Cinema, Dublin Tara Flynn returns to host this year’s ceremony Two writers from or based in Cork are finalists in the 19th Writers’ Guild of Ireland (WGI) Zebbie Awards which celebrate Irish writing for stage, screen and audio. Cork-based Peadar Cox is... Read More
19 August 2026 By Mary Bermingham Mary@TheCork.ie Health News Current employment restrictions on 24 posts are creating unacceptable patient safety risks, say Consultants The Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) has today (19/08/2026) urged the HSE to immediately lift the embargo on the appointment of 24 funded hospital consultant posts at Cork University Hospital (CUH), given... Read More
19 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy Elaine@TheCork.ie Over 3,017 apprentices waiting longer than 6 months for their next stage of training – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has today said that it is completely unacceptable that there are over 3,017 apprentices waiting for longer than 6... Read More
19 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy Elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has called for a funded plan to phase out hospital car parking charges, saying patients and families should not be charged simply because they need healthcare. Funded plan means the state would replace the income to the Hospital... Read More
17 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The 2026 autumn season at The Everyman features a packed programme of entertainment, including major theatre productions of Judy – End of the Rainbow and Disco Pigs, and the best of Irish and international comedy. Opening the autumn season, Judy – End of the Rainbow is an award-winning play by... Read More
16 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork is set to make history when it becomes the first city in the world outside the United States of America to host the original Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag which has become the global symbol of LGBTI+ pride, visibility, inclusion and equality. Cork City Council will welcome a... Read More
10 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bank of Ireland has introduced new measures across its branch network to support customers who may need some extra help with their everyday banking needs. As part of recent branch upgrades, 37 branches have received neuro-inclusive accreditation including Ballincollig, Blackpool, Little Island, and Carrigaline. 44 more branches are planned by the end... Read More
8 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie What is a Building Energy Rating? A Building Energy Rating (BER) evaluates your home based on how energy efficient it is. You must have a BER if you are selling or renting a property. The rating means prospective buyers or tenants can compare the energy performance of different... Read More
7 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork HQ’ed Atlantic Flight Training Academy, along with Elevate, and Clonmel Credit Union have signed Memorandum of Understanding Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), Elevate and Clonmel Credit Union have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a significant step forward in the development of a dedicated finance... Read More