9 November 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In order to avoid any harm to the environment or put public health and safety at risk, it is important that out of date or unused medications are disposed of safely. Since Friday 28 August 2026, you can bring unused and out-of-date medicines to any local pharmacy for... Read More
9 November 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central, Thomas Gould, last week raised the number of short-term lets available for the entire month of January in the Dáil. His research found that there were 404 entire homes to rent on Airbnb for the full month of January in Cork... Read More
8 November 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Regatta Great Outdoors Ireland has been awarded the Guaranteed Irish status, a milestone that recognises Regatta’s contribution and commitment to the Irish market. One of the most respected names among Irish families, adventurers and everyday explorers, Regatta Great Outdoors is synonymous with high-quality, affordable clothing. Following a rigorous... Read More
7 November 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Poking holes in the universe, stargazing with alpacas, pairing wine with planets and celebrating Star Trek are just some of the stellar events on offer at SpaceFest 2026, a week-long celebration of the cosmos and its wonders running from November 7-15, across Cork city and county. Now in... Read More
6 November 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie EY Cork is continuing its support of Cork Youth Orchestra for a third consecutive year, helping to bring the orchestra’s much-loved Christmas Concerts back to Cork City Hall this December. Taking place on 12 and 13 December, this year’s concerts will feature a special live orchestral performance of... Read More
5 November 2026 By Elaine Murphy Elaine@TheCork.ie Griffith College has presented former Tánaiste Simon Coveney with its Distinguished Fellowship Award in recognition of his contribution to public service, international diplomacy and peace. The award was presented at the annual graduation ceremony of what is Ireland’s largest private higher education institution in Dublin. Coveney is one... Read More
5 November 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) on behalf of the Government, has announced that a fibre broadband connection is on the way for almost 4,000 premises near Macroom through the NBI network™. NBI’s connection of... Read More
4 November 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for a night of fun, friendship and fundraising as the annual Kenya Ball returns to Cork on Saturday, November 28, in support of Irish charity Brighter Communities Worldwide. Taking place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, the event will... Read More
4 November 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie From Birthday Parties to Big Business: The Growing Opportunity for Bouncy Castle Hire in Cork From children’s birthday parties to community festivals, inflatable attractions are a familiar sight across Cork. But behind the colourful castles lies a business opportunity that requires more planning, investment and professionalism than many... Read More
4 November 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Image CreditNovember promises an important stretch of the 2026 Formula 1 season, with championship positions, team rivalries, and changing betting odds drawing attention as the campaign approaches its conclusion. Four Grands Prix are scheduled during the month, including the highly anticipated Las Vegas race. For American motorsports... Read More
3 November 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie €420 million investment across Munster, including €306 million in County Cork New state-of-the-art €200 million regional distribution centre at Little Island Investment to develop 14 new stores and redevelopment of 10 existing stores across Munster More than 500 new permanent jobs, including 250 in Cork More than 4,500... Read More
2 November 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie New research from Fieldmotion, a field service management software used by tradespeople across Ireland, has analysed a range of metrics to reveal which Irish counties are best for doing a trade apprenticeship. The research comes as the country is facing a labour shortage in the construction industry... Read More