21 April 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Mercy Foundation funds therapeutic seats to boost patient recovery at ‘The Mercy’ The Mercy University Hospital’s Occupational Therapy (OT) department has welcomed the addition of six high-support therapeutic seats, part funded by The Mercy Foundation, that will enhance patient care and recovery. For patients who are frail... Read More
20 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Registration is now open for Stroke For Stroke which takes place in August Cork Stroke Support (CSS) is inviting people to tee off this summer for the charity’s annual golf classic. Stroke For Stroke was first established in 2018 to help raise funds and awareness for the organisation,... Read More
19 April 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie After more than 27 years the service took place at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, before a congregation of more than 500 guests. The Church of Ireland community in Cork now awaits the election and consecration of a new bishop in the coming months. The final Service in which... Read More
19 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory (BCO) is inviting established and emerging artists across all disciplines to submit work for ‘Solar Eclipse’, a new exhibition exploring the solar eclipse as both a scientific phenomenon and a metaphor for transformation, alignment, and the interplay of light and shadow. Opening in BCO’s... Read More
18 April 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber has welcomed the publication of the preferred route for Luas Cork and the launch of the consultation period, emphasising the need for this critical project to progress at pace. The publication marks an important step forward in the delivery of a high-capacity, sustainable, integrated public transport... Read More
18 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland’s Biggest Celebration of Song Returns to Cork this May Bank Holiday – 5 days, 7 Gala Concerts, 70 national competing choirs, 45 national non-competitive choirs, 12 international choirs, 12 competitions, 9 workshops and over 250 festival volunteers Cork will once again become a city of song this... Read More
16 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie News Review Mark Condren is the Cork Person of the Month for March in recognition of his achievements in press photography and his ability to capture the essence of the human experience through his lens. The award follows Mark’s winning of the AIB Press Photographer of the Year... Read More
14 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Airport to deliver Ireland’s largest solar-powered carport Cork Airport has announced that it will deliver Ireland’s largest solar-powered carport, in conjunction with Greenvolt Next. A solar carport is a dual-purpose structure, where a canopy is constructed and fitted with a roof of photovoltaic (PV) panels. The solar carport... Read More
11 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new grant to turn empty spaces above shops into homes will be a game-changer for housing supply and revitalising town centres, Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has said. The new Vacant Above the Shop Grant, available from today, will provide funding of up to €135,000 to support... Read More
10 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Potel Scholarship is named after the founder of the Bon Secours sisters, Josephine Potel Bon Secours Hospital Cork recently announced a new €20,000 third level sponsorship aimed at supporting students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds attending University College Cork (UCC). The Potel Scholarship will provide a third level... Read More
8 April 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Diocese of Cork and Ross announces dates for the annual pilgrimage to Lourdes. The Diocese of Cork and Ross has officially announced its annual pilgrimage to Lourdes, taking place from 18th to 23rd September 2026, led by the Bishop of Cork & Ross, Most Rev. Fintan Gavin... Read More
7 April 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Historic hotel is confirmed as official partner of the Cork school’s rugby community The Metropole Hotel has been confirmed as an official partner of the rugby programme at Christian Brothers College Cork, which will help to further support students both on and off the field. The collaboration of... Read More