26 October 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie More than 100,000 fans, 500 musicians and four days of music turn Cork into one giant jazz stage Despite the wind and rain, Cork has been buzzing, swinging and singing all weekend as the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival brought more than 100,000 music fans onto the streets, into... Read More
26 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie University College Cork (UCC) has awarded its 1845 Foundation Medal, the University’s highest individual honour, to distinguished alumnus Dr Michael Dowling, in recognition of his exceptional contribution to healthcare, leadership, education, research and public service over more than five decades. The 1845 Foundation Medal was commissioned by the... Read More
26 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The new store features Lidl Ireland’s milestone 200th self service checkout as Lisa Jordan will cut the ribbon to officially open the store in the city on Thursday 29th October Lidl Ireland has confirmed it will open the doors to its new state-of-the-art city centre store at Merchants... Read More
26 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Promise will transform the interior of the historic cathedral through projection-mapped imagery, surround sound and storytelling this December. One of Cork’s most recognisable landmarks will be transformed from the inside this Christmas as St Fin Barre’s Cathedral hosts The Promise, a new immersive light and sound experience... Read More
26 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The Great Vault is the one reward in World of Warcraft that every endgame player touches once a week, whether they raid, run Mythic+ dungeons or spend their evenings in the open world and Delves. It turns the content you completed during the week into a menu... Read More
25 October 2026, Sunday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Two Lotto players in Cork and Kerry have extra reason to celebrate this Bank Holiday weekend after matching five numbers and the bonus to win €77,437 each in last night’s draw. The Cork player purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw, Saturday,... Read More
25 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bus Éireann has recognised its Cork Cash Office with the Community Award at its 2026 GEM (‘Go the Extra Mile’) Awards for the South Region, celebrating the team’s longstanding commitment to charitable initiatives and community organisations across Cork. Liz O’Donovan, Ber O’Mahony, Kasia Carville, Stephen Flavey and Niamh... Read More
25 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment There’s a particular kind of buzz that builds around a home matchday. Even if you’re nowhere near St James’ Park, the day still has its own rhythm: the shirt gets pulled out of the wardrobe, the group chat starts pinging from breakfast onwards, and by kick-off the... Read More
24 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A delegation from the French Embassy and the Irish Embassy in France has visited a solar energy project currently under construction in County Cork that is expected to generate enough electricity to power 3,000 homes when complete. Céline Place, French Ambassador to Ireland; Alison Milton, Irish Ambassador to... Read More
23 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Exclusive pre-gig reading, Q&A and book signing with Dónal Gallagher added to Rory Gallagher: The Legend Lives On during Guinness Cork Jazz Festival weekend A special event celebrating the life and legacy of Rory Gallagher is set for Cork City Hall on Sunday, October 25, with his brother... Read More
22 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Munster Technological University (MTU) has today conferred an honorary doctorate on former President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Irish public life, the arts, culture, education and human rights. A distinguished academic, writer and poet, the former President has long championed wider... Read More
22 October 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Carrigaline is County Cork’s largest town McDonald’s has today opened its newest restaurant in Carrigaline, Co Cork, following an investment of more than €6.6 million. The new restaurant created 80 jobs in the local community, providing a mix of full-time and part-time crew member positions, alongside opportunities in mid and senior management. The opening marks a further investment in Cork by McDonald’s franchisee Jim Ronayne, who also operates several McDonald’s restaurants across Cork and Tipperary. Jim Ronayne said: “We’re delighted to open our doors in Carrigaline and welcome our first customers. A lot of work has gone into bringing this restaurant to life, and it’s great to see it open and ready to serve the local community. The investment has also created 80 jobs, giving people in the area the opportunity to join our team and build their careers with us. I’ve worked with McDonald’s for more than 20 years, and I’m looking forward to making this restaurant a part of the Carrigaline community.” Ronayne was joined by local GAA star Brian Hayes and some crew members who cut the ribbon and welcomed the community to the new restaurant. The new 330-square-metre restaurant features a dual-lane Drive-Thru, 30 car parking spaces, bicycle parking, electric vehicle charging facilities and an outdoor seating area. The restaurant will trade seven days a week, with a 24-hour Drive-Thru and McDelivery service. Indoor seating is available from 7am to 11pm. The opening of the Carrigaline restaurant brings the total number of McDonald’s restaurants in the Republic of Ireland to 99. Every McDonald’s restaurant in Ireland is owned and operated by one of 18 local franchisees, who collectively employ more than 7,500 people nationwide.