22 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Latest figures reveal over 500 vacant and derelict properties across Cork County Council brought back into use through the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Over 500 previously vacant and derelict properties have been restored to residential use across Cork County Council through the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, marking a... Read More
21 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is advising the public to exercise caution as severe weather associated with Storm Austen is expected to impact County Cork from Thursday night into Friday morning. Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange Rain Warning for Cork, with intense rainfall expected to bring flooding, very... Read More
21 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Only 18 childminders in Cork City and County are registered with Tusla, Cork North Central TD Ken O’Flynn has revealed, meaning families who use any other childminder in Cork cannot get the National Childcare Scheme subsidy. Figures provided by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in reply... Read More
21 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new parkrun event has been officially launched at Cork Harbour Greenway in Carrigaline, Co. Cork in collaboration with proud presenting partner Vhi. The inaugural event took place on Saturday 17 October marking a significant addition to the growing network of free, weekly timed 5k events across Ireland.... Read More
19 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central and party spokesperson on Housing, Deputy Séamus McGrath has welcomed changes to how derelict properties will be identified and taxed, describing the move as an important step towards bringing properties back into use. Under the new system, local authorities will identify... Read More
19 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Right Revd Andrew Orr was formally installed and enthroned as Bishop of Cloyne on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, during a Service of Choral Evensong at Saint Colman’s Cathedral, Cloyne. The service started at 7.30p.m. with a procession of two choirs, Diocesan Lay Readers, Diocesan and Visiting Clergy,... Read More
18 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie More than 130 healthcare professionals from across Munster recently came together in Cork to discuss changing patient needs, emerging clinical challenges and the growing pressures facing general practice. Mater Private Network Cork’s GP Study Day brought together doctors from Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Tipperary with medical specialists for... Read More
17 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Applications are now open for 35 new homes in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork, with rents at least 25% below the market average for the area. The homes have been delivered by Clúid, which is an Approved Housing Body (AHB). Applications for 35 new Cost Rental one-, two- and three-bed... Read More
16 October 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Where: Above Tesco Cork hurling legend Patrick Horgan was on hand today to officially open Decathlon’s much-anticipated new store at Douglas Village Shopping Centre, marking a major milestone for the global sports retailer as it opens its first location in Cork. The former Cork hurler joined representatives from... Read More
16 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork North Central TD Ken O’Flynn has said the Government needs to have an honest, adult conversation about tobacco tax, after Budget 2027 added another €1 in excise to a pack of 20 cigarettes on the same day the Minister for Finance confirmed to him that the illegal... Read More
16 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment At 6ft 9in, Tyson Fury is one of the tallest men ever to hold a world heavyweight title, and his size has shaped almost every fight he has had. When Anthony Joshua steps in with him, he will be giving away three inches in height, something... Read More
15 October 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Legal News Mitchelstown native and Dublin-based barrister John Moher SC has been appointed Senior Counsel, one of the highest professional distinctions at The Bar of Ireland. He was formally called to the Inner Bar at a ceremony in the Four Courts recently. John is also a member of... Read More