26 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Promise will transform the interior of the historic cathedral through projection-mapped imagery, surround sound and storytelling this December. One of Cork’s most recognisable landmarks will be transformed from the inside this Christmas as St Fin Barre’s Cathedral hosts The Promise, a new immersive light and sound experience... Read More
25 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bus Éireann has recognised its Cork Cash Office with the Community Award at its 2026 GEM (‘Go the Extra Mile’) Awards for the South Region, celebrating the team’s longstanding commitment to charitable initiatives and community organisations across Cork. Liz O’Donovan, Ber O’Mahony, Kasia Carville, Stephen Flavey and Niamh... Read More
23 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Exclusive pre-gig reading, Q&A and book signing with Dónal Gallagher added to Rory Gallagher: The Legend Lives On during Guinness Cork Jazz Festival weekend A special event celebrating the life and legacy of Rory Gallagher is set for Cork City Hall on Sunday, October 25, with his brother... Read More
22 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Munster Technological University (MTU) has today conferred an honorary doctorate on former President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Irish public life, the arts, culture, education and human rights. A distinguished academic, writer and poet, the former President has long championed wider... Read More
22 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Guinness is bringing two pop-up pub events to Guinness Cork Jazz Festival; an intimate pub session with Snug Sessions at Arthur’s Bar, and an exclusive late-night party with Kumar Klub at The Oliver Plunkett. Off the back of an amazing summer series, Snug Sessions heads to Guinness Cork... Read More
22 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Latest figures reveal over 500 vacant and derelict properties across Cork County Council brought back into use through the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Over 500 previously vacant and derelict properties have been restored to residential use across Cork County Council through the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, marking a... Read More
21 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Only 18 childminders in Cork City and County are registered with Tusla, Cork North Central TD Ken O’Flynn has revealed, meaning families who use any other childminder in Cork cannot get the National Childcare Scheme subsidy. Figures provided by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in reply... Read More
18 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie More than 130 healthcare professionals from across Munster recently came together in Cork to discuss changing patient needs, emerging clinical challenges and the growing pressures facing general practice. Mater Private Network Cork’s GP Study Day brought together doctors from Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Tipperary with medical specialists for... Read More
16 October 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Where: Above Tesco Cork hurling legend Patrick Horgan was on hand today to officially open Decathlon’s much-anticipated new store at Douglas Village Shopping Centre, marking a major milestone for the global sports retailer as it opens its first location in Cork. The former Cork hurler joined representatives from... Read More
12 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Professor J.C. Séamus Davis, of the School of Physics at University College (UCC) has today (MONDAY) been awarded the 2026 Michael Faraday Medal and Prize by the Institute of Physics (IOP), one of the most prestigious honours in science. Professor Davis, who is also Professor of Physics at... Read More
11 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Irish Guide Dogs brought together three of Ireland’s most celebrated sporting names – their Ambassadors Roy Keane and Sonia O’Sullivan, along with Jimmy Barry-Murphy – for a unique corporate networking evening and auction at the Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork, on Thursday, 8 October, World Sight Day. The exclusive... Read More
11 October 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie ‘The Piano’ A Steinway Celebration Concert at Cork Opera House Curated by John O’Brien (Conductor) and Ciara Moroney (Pianist), featuring Cork Opera House Concert Orchestra alongside pianists Cormac McCarthy, Ciara Moroney and Fionnula Moynihan—plus a host of soloists across many musical genres and styles, including Jack O’Rourke, Dylan... Read More