28 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Below is his speech United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross Diocesan Synod Address by The Right Rev. Dr Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross on 27th September 2025 in Bandon Grammar School, Bandon, Co Cork. Bishop Paul Colton addressing the Cork, Cloyne and Ross Synod. (Photo:... Read More
23 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Fernhill House Hotel and Gardens, one of Ireland’s most celebrated country house hotels, has launched a major expansion in its hotel and garden. Among the luxurious additions are 16 newly designed bedrooms, Ireland’s largest bridal styling lounge, and The Fernery – a glass-walled event space set within its... Read More
20 September 2025 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 on behalf of the Government, has said that over 16,000 Cork homes, farms and businesses have connected to NBI’s network. There are 51,920 homes, businesses, and farms in Co Cork that can order or... Read More
19 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Guaranteed Irish, recognised as the national symbol of trust for doing business in Ireland, is expanding its presence in Cork to support and champion local businesses across Munster. The organisation works with some of the region’s most successful and innovative companies, including Musgrave, Clonakilty Food Co., Cork Builder... Read More
17 September 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has officially opened extensions to two segregated pedestrian and cycle routes in West Cork. The ribbons were cut on the walkways in Clonakilty and Bandon by the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley; Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy and Minister for... Read More
15 September 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Budds restaurant in Ballydehob will host a special dinner on Friday, September 19th, celebrating Full and Plenty, the much-loved cookbook by Irish writer Maura Laverty. Published in 1960, the aim was to have a copy in every Irish home. What made Full and Plenty unique was Laverty’s... Read More
12 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Listen at https://shows.acast.com/chroniclesofcork Cork County Council is proud to announce the launch of Cork Chronicles, a new podcast series dedicated to exploring the rich and diverse heritage of County Cork. Hosted by the Creative Ireland Heritage Specialist in Residence, Shannon Forde, the podcast will delve into both iconic... Read More
11 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork people urged to show support for cyclists as Malin2Mizen Cycle4CF passes through the county on 13th and 14th September Cork people are being called on to support 52 cyclists as they cycle from Malin Head to Mizen Head, raising funds for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI), the national charity for... Read More
10 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Pressure building in Primary Schools – 42% of Cork Primary School Children Learn in Overcrowded Classes of 25 Pupils or more. This is an INTO Editorial from Anne Horan, INTO President As the new school term begins in earnest in primary and special schools across the country, teachers... Read More
9 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie 200 supercars and exciting hypercars coming to Cork as official route for Cannonball Ireland 2025 is announced 200 supercars and new hypercars announced, free family festivals, celebrities, over 1000km of Irish open roads, over €2 million raised for Irish charities to date and the awesome sight of over 200,000... Read More
7 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Church of Ireland Bishop Paul Colton announces his intention to retire once he has completed 27 years as Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross The Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, has announced his intention to retire. In a... Read More
6 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Who do rent increase rules apply to? You and your landlord agree the amount of rent you pay for a property at the start of your tenancy. Your landlord must follow certain rules if they want to raise the rent. These rules are set out in residential tenancies legislation and... Read More