13 May 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie With Glanmire continuing to expand and new housing developments planned, the relocation represents a significant investment by AIB in the local area, ensuring the branch remains accessible, visible and central to the community it serves including Glanmire, Little Island and the East Cork area. AIB Glanmire has moved... Read More
13 May 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Cork-based Ambassador of Cruise Europe has warned that Cork’s quays will be “permanently blocked” by a fixed LUAS bridge across the River Lee. Captain Michael McCarthy – who previously served as Commercial Manager of the Port of Cork – says alternative options exist for the new light... Read More
12 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 30 May – 8 June 2026 Cork Harbour Festival returns from 30 May to 8 June 2026, bringing ten days of vibrant maritime celebration to Cork City and the wider harbour. As Ireland’s largest festival of its kind, the much-loved event will feature over 100 events delivered in... Read More
12 May 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has announced that it has bought the historic Counting House complex on South Main Street which is set to be reborn as the new Cork City Public Library. The €35m (plus VAT) acquisition has been completed with the support of the Department of Housing, Local... Read More
11 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie These degrees offer a no‑points entry route to a full Bachelor’s Degree, with no tuition fees for the first 1-2 years while studying in an ETB, and seamless progression to University. Some pathways are subject to final validation, and all validated pathways will be available via NTO.ie in due course. The Minister... Read More
11 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Saturday mornings. A kitchen table. A patient teacher explaining quadratic equations for the third time. For decades, this was the Irish grind — and families paid handsomely for it. Ireland spends more on private tutoring than almost any other EU country. A survey by the Irish League of... Read More
10 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Industry leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders from across Ireland’s construction and development sectors will gather at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on 21st May for the highly anticipated CIF Southern Construct Summit 2026. Organised by the Construction Industry Federation in partnership with Business Post Experiences, the summit will spotlight... Read More
9 May 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Bookings are now open on the new year-round service to Boulogne-sur-Mer that will operate six sailings per week Hibernia Line is proud to announce a year-round ferry service linking Ringaskiddy in Cork with Boulogne-sur-Mer in northern France, opening a new direct route between Ireland and mainland Europe. Bookings... Read More
9 May 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Sports Partnership, Cork City Council and Cork County Council are delighted to launch the #BikeWeekCork 2026 programme of public events. From 9–17 May, communities across Cork City and County will come together to celebrate cycling in all its forms. Bike Week Cork 2026 features a packed schedule... Read More
9 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A new initiative aimed at encouraging people to explore the outdoors safely and confidently has been launched in Ballyhoura, a rural outdoor destination spanning counties Limerick and Cork and part of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, with guided walks taking place across the Ballyhoura and Galtee region, along with selected... Read More
9 May 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Television viewing has drastically changed in the past decade. In Ireland the majority of viewers are shifting away from satellite and cable TV, and shifting to more flexible streaming on the internet. One of the most popular solutions that is driving this change can be IPTV Ireland, the... Read More
8 May 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has recently announced that it plans to appoint a dedicated Autism-Friendly City Officer to position Cork as one of Ireland’s leading autism-inclusive cities. The announcement was made by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Fergal Dennehy, as Adam Harris, Founder and CEO of AsIAm, Ireland’s... Read More