27 November 2025, Thursday By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Coffee House Lates Returns to Cork City this Thursday and Friday Cork’s independent coffee shops will once again throw open their doors after dark this week as Coffee House Lates returns this Thursday and Friday (27-28 November) for a two-night celebration of the city’s café culture. A Cork City... Read More
27 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As part of the Glounthaune to Midleton Twin Tracking project, the level crossing at Water Rock is being widened and rearranged to accommodate the new second track. To facilitate the necessary works, Water Rock level crossing was to be closed from the 27th October to 23rd November 2025. Due to unforeseen additional... Read More
27 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Five Co. Cork Gala Retail stores have been named as amongst the best Gala Retail stores in Ireland at the 2025 Gala Retail ‘Delivering the Difference’ annual conference. Held at the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney, two Cork stores also picked up the big awards on the night,... Read More
26 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Algiers gastro pub in Baltimore, West Cork, is kicking off the festive season with a fully booked Thanksgiving celebration this Thursday, 27th November, a tradition that has become one of the most anticipated annual events at the craft cocktail gastro pub. Californian husband-and-wife team Bill and Ann... Read More
26 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Dr. Geoff Gould, the founder of the West Cork Fit-Up Theatre, has been named as the Cork Person of the Month for November. The award recognises his outstanding work in bringing professional theatre to rural and isolated communities across West Cork for the past sixteen years. The festival,... Read More
26 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North-West, Deputy Aindrias Moynihan has warmly welcomed a significant funding commitment from the Office of Public Works (OPW) to advance vital flood-mitigation measures in Ballingeary, County Cork. The OPW has confirmed approval in principle for €82,021 in funding under the Minor Flood Mitigation... Read More
26 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie News from Cork Chambers Annual Dublin Dinner Collaboration, inclusion and regional investment were at the heart of this year’s Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025, where Chamber President Rob Horgan urged political and business leaders to strengthen joined-up decision-making across government to unlock Ireland’s full potential. Hosted at the... Read More
26 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Opinion: A useful ‘proof of address’ document just became harder to obtain – plus one of the Unique Selling Points of a trad bank is going – what if there is an IT gitch or power outage it’s nice to have a paper statement – if a statement... Read More
26 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea, has welcomed the granting of planning permission for significant upgrade works at the Freemount Water Treatment Plant. The planning permission, granted by Cork County Council will allow for a wide-ranging series of infrastructure upgrades to enhance the treatment plant’s... Read More
26 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New National Ambulance Service Base for Mallow Planned for Mount Alvernia Hospital Project progressing towards tender stage with aim to proceed in 2026 The National Ambulance Service (NAS), in conjunction with HSE Capital & Estates, is progressing plans for a new, modern Ambulance Base on the grounds of... Read More
26 November 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Black Friday 2025 is shaping up to be one of the biggest shopping moments of the year for Irish consumers. Local brands across beauty, wellness, fashion, and education are rolling out generous savings, exclusive bundles, and once a year perks that make it the ideal time to treat... Read More
25 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fresh from celebrating its 50th anniversary, Blarney Woollen Mills has been awarded the prestigious National Lifestyle Store of the Year by Retail Excellence Ireland — a landmark recognition of its continued evolution, innovation, and commitment to world-class retail. Founded on the grounds of an 18th-century mill in County Cork, Blarney... Read More