30 July 2026 By Mary Bermimgham mary@TheCork.ie When: August 2026: Thursday 23rd July to Thursday 6th The Kinsale Regatta Festival over the August Bank Holiday is a feast of family fun, with all events free of charge thanks to the generosity of Cork County Council and the many local businesses and individuals who support the... Read More
29 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Horse Racing at Cork Racecourse, Mallow on Bank Holiday Monday Families looking for an affordable and memorable day out this Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd August, need look no further than Cork Racecourse Mallow, where a superb seven‑race jumps card will be complemented by a full programme of free... Read More
29 July 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment 10 things that will be remembered from the World Championship This review is provided by the 1xBet Ireland betting company, a legal bookmaker licensed to operate officially in Ireland. Spain national team triumph In their 8 matches, Luis de la Fuente’s side conceded just one goal, progressing... Read More
28 July 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie First-ever multiple-cub Sumatran tiger litter born at the Park, alongside a litter of endangered Asian lion cubs Fota Wildlife Park has announced a landmark moment in its conservation breeding work: the birth of two critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs born on June 16th, to mother Jambi and father... Read More
28 July 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment How Irish Players Compare Online Casino Offers and Payment Options Online casino offers are easy to find, but the largest number on a banner is rarely enough to judge whether an offer is worthwhile. Irish players increasingly look beyond the headline and compare licensing information, bonus rules,... Read More
27 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “Changes will free up planners and will give homeowners greater freedom to adapt their homes to changing needs” The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD and the Minister of State for Local Government and Planning John Cummins TD welcomed the new Exempted Development Regulations... Read More
27 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Employee nominated funding will support Cork Penny Dinners and Down Syndrome Ireland’s Cork Branch (Field of Dreams) Two Cork-based organisations have been awarded €10,000 each through the inaugural Aviva Employee Community Fund, a new initiative that enables Aviva colleagues to support charities and organisations that are doing vital... Read More
26 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie For many people in Ireland, the initials UCC immediately bring one institution to mind: University College Cork. But internationally, particularly across Asia, “UCC” often refers to something entirely different – one of Japan’s biggest and best-known coffee companies. The two organisations share the same three-letter acronym, but that’s... Read More
26 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Since brexit Ireland’s closest EU neighbour is France. Travel expert SteveMarsh has uploaded a video to Youtube entitled “The Hibernia Line Ferry From Ireland to France That Didn’t Quite Get There”. He was ready to enjoy the journey as a foot passenger from Cork to France, but there... Read More
26 July 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie If you know what it means to be ‘all Gillette’ or to give someone a ‘backer’, congratulations – you’re fluent in one of the most colourful, inventive, and downright hilarious dialects in the English-speaking world. If you haven’t a clue, then this book is exactly what you need.... Read More
26 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tesla have a showroom in East Cork at Unit A2 Fota Junction Retail Park, Cork, T45 FE81 The Tesla Cybertruck is currently on static display at the Tesla Cork showroom Cybertruck fundamentally reimagines the pickup truck. It provides better utility than a truck and more performance than a... Read More
26 July 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Grand Dame of Cork will host a long table shared feast with its neighbours on Pembroke Street, a cocktail masterclass with Rebel City Distillery and a Traitors inspired dinner this August As Cork on a Fork Fest returns to Cork City from August 12th to 16th, The... Read More