6 May 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ford in Ireland has changed its company registered address to a modern office building, “Part of Fifth Floor, Penrose One, Penrose Dock, Cork City”. Corkonians will better recognise this address as “Penrose Quay”. It looks across at the Port of Corks listed Bonded warehouses. Henry Ford & Son... Read More
6 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Danish retail favourite NORMAL continues its expansion in Ireland with the opening of a brand-new store in Cork at Queen’s Old Castle on Thursday 7th of May. Following two successful openings in Dublin, the Cork launch marks the brand’s third store in Ireland and its first move beyond the... Read More
5 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Blue Haven Collection is entering a new phase, evolving into The Kinsale Collective as part of a forward-looking vision for the business The group owns and operates a portfolio of well-known hospitality properties across Cork. The new brand, The Kinsale Collective, comprises The Blue Haven Hotel, The... Read More
4 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Business News Blue Mountain, the leader in GMP-compliant Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software for life sciences, has recently confirmed the acquisition of Cork-based CompuCal Calibration Solutions of Ground Floor, Ascon House, Courtstown, Little Island, Co Cork, T45 R902. CompuCal is an award-winning SaaS AI company and recognised leader... Read More
3 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The annual awards will take place on Saturday 16th May at The Kingsley Hotel Cork. Network Ireland Cork branch are thrilled to unveil the judging panel for their highly anticipated Businesswoman of the Year Awards which will take place on Saturday 16 May at The Kingsley Hotel, Cork.... Read More
2 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Business & Travel Onward passenger journeys from Cork Airport are set to become more convenient and even easier thanks to a new partnership with Uber, the world’s leading mobility and delivery platform. The new year-long partnership will focus on raising awareness of Uber services for arriving passengers, providing... Read More
1 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tennis News The Unio Wealth Management Munster Senior Open (12th to 23rd May) is a tournament which is a longstanding highlight of the Irish tennis calendar, and this year is fully subscribed across the event bands, a positive sign for the continued strength for tennis in the region.... Read More
1 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Image Source The 2026 Formula 1 season continues to deliver a dynamic blend of technological evolution, strategic depth, and competitive unpredictability. As teams push performance limits across a diverse calendar of circuits, betting markets have become increasingly responsive to a wide range of variables. From car development... Read More
30 April 2026 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie The monthly Prize Bond Star Prize of €500,000 goes to lucky Prize Bond number BFG079275 held in County Cork. The lucky bond was purchased in 2023. The weekly prize of €50,000 goes to Prize Bond number GK895388 held in County Carlow. The bond was purchased in 2006. There... Read More
30 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie How technology helps discover talent in the region With a decent network connection, a high-quality phone camera, and a small, grassy area, a player can have their life completely changed. No longer do scouts need to congregate to find talent; they can now analyze and appraise players from... Read More
30 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie How Schools and Universities Influence Athlete Development Structured education has been found to be one of the biggest factors in developing an athlete’s competitive foundation. For many, school will be their first and largest testing ground. The first serious test of talent against discipline and accountability occurs at... Read More
29 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rathcormac development expected to power 4,500 homes Irish renewable energy company Amarenco has been granted permission by An Coimisiún Pleanála for a solar project near Rathcormac in County Cork. The development in Castlelyons extends to 47 hectares over four sites and is expected to generate enough electricity to... Read More