3 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie For the second year in a row the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is launching a national photography competition: “My Favourite Waterbody”. LAWPRO is a national shared service working on behalf of the 31 local authorities in Ireland coordinating efforts to achieve good water quality across the country... Read More
2 April 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Today the Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Dan Boyle, accompanied by Cork City Council’s Assistant Chief Executive Brian Geaney, made the annual courtesy call of the Lord Mayor to the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, and Mrs Susan Colton. Dan Boyle... Read More
2 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Know Your Rights : Social Welfare Support if I am out sick from work What is Illness Benefit? Illness Benefit is a weekly payment that you may get if you cannot work because you are sick or ill. To get Illness Benefit, you must meet the social insurance... Read More
2 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Funding of over €480,000 has been awarded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to support the repair and restoration of 22 historic buildings in Cork County, under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and the BHIS Historical Thatched Buildings (HTB). Both schemes are run in collaboration with... Read More
31 March 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sponsorship and tee time opportunities available Now in its 15th year, the Mercy University Hospital Foundation’s popular Golf Classic will once again take place in Monkstown Golf Club on Thursday, April 24th and Friday, April 25th. Funds raised will provide vital services in the Mercy Cancer Care Centre,... Read More
31 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A constant complaint from the public over the years is that – when they want some form or document signed – their local Garda Station’s public counter is closed. Officials say this is because they prioritise having gardaí on patrol or performing investigations rather than in the station.... Read More
31 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie RHEA Family Funeral Care, an funeral care business that provides a range of practical supports and creative solutions to people at the time of organising a funeral, has been named the Best New Business at the prestigious Cork Business Association, Cork Business of the Year awards 2025. The... Read More
31 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Award-winning comedian Al Porter has announced dates for his much-anticipated new stand-up show ‘ALGORITHM’ which begins at the end of August in Naas and finishes in February 2026 in Offaly (dates below). Al will take the show to Cork Opera House on the 31st August for one unforgettable performance! Al Porter’s ‘ALGORITHM’ delivers a candid,... Read More
31 March 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Cork, Ireland, is a city that blends history, culture, and modern life. Whether walking through historic streets, exploring vibrant markets, or enjoying the arts scene, there’s always something to experience. The city’s unique character is shaped by its past while embracing the energy of the present, making... Read More
30 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Bruce College Cork is delighted to announce the appointment of David Loughrey as its new Principal, succeeding Michael Landers, who is stepping down after 25 years in the role. One of the best-known schools in the Munster region, Bruce College is a co-educational school providing senior cycle tuition... Read More
30 March 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Business Winners Cork Business Association (CBA) has announced the winners of its prestigious Cork Business of the Year Awards, with Kilkenny Design taking home the top honour of the evening. 12 additional awards were presented, celebrating the outstanding contributions of businesses and organisations that drive Cork’s commercial, cultural,... Read More
30 March 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Carrigaline Motorway is motoring along nicely Cork South Central Fianna Fáil TD Seamus McGrath has welcomed €50 million in funding for the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Motorway project. The new motorway will pass the Shannonpark roundabout, and do will also benefit people travelling to and from Carrigaline and... Read More