16 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie I am a farmer but I’m finding it hard to manage on the income from farming. What social welfare schemes can help? You may be eligible for Farm Assist, a weekly means-tested payment for low-income farmers. Qualification for Farm Assist can also lead to the farmer becoming eligible... Read More
15 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie New residency bursary and enhanced access supports introduced Cork City Council is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 Arts Funding Schemes, continuing its support for artists, arts organisations, and community arts groups throughout the city. These schemes aim to strengthen Cork’s cultural life by enabling a wide... Read More
14 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Almost 400 women will attend Enable Ireland’s ‘Lavanagh Ladies Lunch’ which celebrates its 28th anniversary this year on Wednesday the 12th of November in Maryborough Hotel, Cork. The annual event raises vital funds for Enable Ireland’s disability services for children and adults in Cork with a particular focus... Read More
14 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Paddy Hanna announces Irish tour, including West Cork PADDY HANNA | WHELAN’S SHOWREEL Praise for OYLEGATE “silky-smooth alt.pop/rock” The Irish Times “No matter what he does, there’s always a sense of playfulness and joy in Paddy’s music” Hot Press (8/10) “…a tremendously expansive synth-driven record…” – Zara Hedderman,... Read More
13 October 2025 By Mary Bermimgham mary@TheCork.ie Where: Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens, Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, Co Cork, Ireland, T45 Y642 When: Sunday 26th – Thursday 30th October from 11:00-16:00! This Halloween, join Fota House and Gardens for some Halloween fun and explore the Creepy Crawl Trail! This self-guided tour around the Arboretum and Victorian... Read More
12 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Dairygold, a leading Irish farmer owned Co-Operative, with Dairy, Nutritionals and Agri Businesses, continues its support of key community events with the sponsorship of this Munster racing event, by its Retail Business Co-Op Superstores. Co-Op Superstores has confirmed its continued title sponsorship of the Co-Op Superstores Raceday at... Read More
12 October 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Supercell’s Brawl Stars is one of the most popular mobile games today. It offers mobile users a fast-paced battle game. Shooting is more advanced than casual button-mashing. The game offers a variety of characters known as Brawlers. Each Brawler comes with distinct abilities, star powers, gadgets, and... Read More
11 October 2025 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Residents of Millstreet in north Cork will soon benefit from a more secure and reliable water supply with Uisce Éireann set to begin works next week to reduce high levels of leakage in the area. The works will take place along along R583 Minehill Millstreet, Sandpit, Dromahoe, and... Read More
10 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee TD has opened Dromahane National School’s new building The Minister said the opening represents the culmination of years of education, collaboration, and commitment from the entire school community. “This is not just the opening of a new building, but the beginning... Read More
9 October 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Carrigaline Community School will open its doors to the nation when a groundbreaking four-part documentary series premieres on Virgin Media One next week. A Rebel Education: Inside Carrigaline Community School offers an unprecedented look at modern Irish secondary school life, filmed over an entire academic year and told... Read More
9 October 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Once the butter capital of the world (and culinary capital of Ireland), famous for its fresh seafood and English market, Cork city has come a long way. It has begun positioning itself as a significant digital hub, embracing a new wave of online entertainment, commerce, and overall... Read More
8 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Newmarket Motors Appointed Main Dealer for Mercedes-Benz Light Commercial Vehicles Division North County Cork based Newmarket Motors has been appointed as a main dealer for Mercedes-Benz Light Commercial Vehicles division. This appointment adds one of the world’s most respected vehicle brands to Newmarket Motors’ line up, further strengthening... Read More