3 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In Cork City, the average price of a three-bedroom semi-detached house in the final quarter of 2025 was €409,000 (that’s 9 times an average salary), up 7.4% on a year ago. In Cork county, the average price of a four-bedroom detached house in the final quarter of 2025... Read More
3 January 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Various Cork food stuffs have become hard to get when they were bought by corporations (Tanora, Beamish) but Spiced beef remains in existence, no single company owns it, it’s a natural product, with each producer having their own trademark recipe I grew up hearing about Cork spiced beef... Read More
3 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Visit https://consult.corkcity.ie/en/browse to have your say Cork City Council is asking members of the public to help choose names for the two newest bridges in Cork City. Cork City Council recently opened a new bridge connecting Wandesford Quay Via Lambley’s Lane to South Main Street. In addition to... Read More
2 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD Deputy John Paul O’Shea has warmly welcomed the approval of 23 schools across Cork under the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to 2030 funding initiative, describing it as a major boost for sustainability education and community-led climate action across the county. The... Read More
1 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Significant savings revealed for local motorists as new electric car registrations in Cork are up 45% year-on-year New research reveals that battery electric car owners in Cork save an average of €1,180 per year on fuel, which is higher than any other county in Ireland. In their Europe-wide... Read More
31 December 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie 114,029 patients treated on trolleys in 2025 – according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation 114,029 patients, including 1,248 children, were admitted to hospital without a bed in 2025 according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation’s “TrolleyWatch”. INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha said: “Yet another... Read More
31 December 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Changes to social welfare rates will ensure that families, those with disabilities, carers and those on fixed incomes in Cork begin the year with stronger supports and greater financial security, Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has said. Deputy O’Shea said “These measures represent a... Read More
31 December 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park is delighted to announce the birth of a black-and-white colobus monkey (Colobus guereza), born on the 30th of October to parents Freya and Juggs, and is now inviting the public to help choose a name for the newest member of the colobus family, with name suggestions... Read More
31 December 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie EirGrid, the operator and developer of the electricity grid has marked another year of progress on the Celtic Interconnector project, with milestones including the first 84kms of marine cable laid and over 60% of high voltage direct current (HVDC) cable installed. Construction on the Celtic Interconnector project, the... Read More
31 December 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In the modern world, every business is looking for possible ways to grow its business online. Certainly, this is not limited to the sector of business; in fact, almost every business is trying its hardest to get the desired spot. The businesses in Ireland understand the value of... Read More
30 December 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Peter Nash is an artist living and working in Cork county who works across visual art disciplines including sculpture, print, drawing and animation. In his solo show at LHQ Gallery titled, “All This For Nothing”, Nash explores pre-internet sources of knowledge and methods of communication. “All This For... Read More
30 December 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie 2026 Festivals Ireland’s festival scene is gearing up for an exciting year in 2026, with a lineup of events to suit every age and interest. From artisan food and live music festivals, to sporting and cultural showcases, outdoor adventures, science extravaganzas, and spine-tingling scare attractions, there’s something for... Read More