8 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Bereaved Partner’s (Contributory) Pension The Bereaved Partner’s (Contributory) Pension is a weekly payment to the partner of a deceased person. A partner can be a husband, wife, civil partner or cohabitant. This payment was called the Widow’s, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s (Contributory) Pension. In... Read More
7 January 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie HSE South West have today (Wednesday) advised the public to be aware of the full range of services available to those seeking urgent healthcare away from acute hospitals. Arising from seasonal illness and the adverse weather in recent days, Cork University Hospital (CUH) and other hospitals in the... Read More
7 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Up to 50 people will be offered places on Government-backed initiative Back for Business, the free government programme that helps returned emigrants start and develop businesses in Ireland, is now open to applications. The programme, which is funded by the Irish Abroad Unit, Department of Foreign Affairs and... Read More
6 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie What is the Nursing Home Support Scheme? You can apply for financial support to help pay for the cost of care in a nursing home through the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, also known as the Fair Deal scheme. The Fair Deal scheme is managed by the Health Service... Read More
5 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann is commencing works to deliver improvements to Cork City’s wastewater infrastructure in the Grand Parade area of the city. The works are due to commence in early January and will allow access for specialist contractors to the underground pump station located on Grand Parade, for removal... Read More
5 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie What is workplace bullying? ‘Bullying is repeated inappropriate behaviour that undermines your right to dignity at work’ says Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Services. ‘One isolated incident is not considered bullying. It usually takes place over a period of time. Bullying can be done by one... Read More
5 January 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The world of Filipino card games, particularly Tongits, has witnessed significant growth in its online presence. Players nationwide seek platforms that offer not only skill-centric gameplay but also vibrant social interactions. GameZone’s Tongits Philippines real player community has emerged as a prominent destination catering to these criteria,... Read More
4 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie This year’s MCs will be RTÉ’s Miriam O’Callaghan and Marty Morrissey Another year of exceptional achievement and community spirit in Cork will be celebrated at the 33rd Cork Person of the Year Annual Gala Awards Lunch on 23rd January 2026 at the newly renovated Metropole Hotel. The event... Read More
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