4 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Plans to expand associate consultant network within 12 months and grow full-time team Career Decisions Ireland, one of the country’s longest-established leadership advisory and career transition consultancies, has been acquired by CDL Asset Holdings Ltd, led by Cork-born business leader, former Irish Army Captain and Deloitte executive Jonathan Kelleher, in a transaction backed by... Read More
3 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The retirement of the Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, is approaching quickly. In 2025 he said that his last public service in the diocese would be on Saturday, 18th April 2026, at which time he he will lay... Read More
3 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Business Association Meets Minister Darragh O’Brien to Advance Transport Priorities for Cork City Cork Business Association (CBA) held a constructive and positive meeting yesterday with Minister for Transport, Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien, to discuss the advancement of critical transport priorities for Cork. The engagement... Read More
3 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Medicines for Ireland announces election of Joe Keane as Vice-Chairperson The generic, biosimilar and value-added medicines industry appoints Mr. Keane to guide the next phase of growth Medicines for Ireland (MFI), the representative body for the suppliers of the majority of medicines in Ireland, has recently announced Mr.... Read More
2 April 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Anti-Litter Challenge rewards communities that fight against litter throughout Cork County Applications for the 2026 iteration of Cork County Council’s Anti-Litter Challenge are now open. First introduced in the 1990s, the Anti‑Litter Challenge aims to address litter issues in communities throughout Cork County. Participating towns and villages... Read More
2 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A striking new permanent artwork by Cork-based glass artist, Sophie Longwill, has been unveiled at Cork Opera House as part of its extended 170th anniversary celebrations. The commission, titled Illuminating the Archives, was sponsored by Fleetwood Paints and developed in partnership with Sample-Studios, representing a lasting cultural legacy... Read More
1 April 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kingsbridge Private Hospital of Belfast is hosting free information events in Cork Cork residents are invited to attend a free information event hosted by Kingsbridge Private Hospital to learn how to access world-class medical treatment in Northern Ireland – fully reimbursed by the HSE. The events take place... Read More
1 April 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody A Bishopstown resident was left reeling this week after discovering that his home of 12 years is, in fact, located in Wilton — a revelation that has shaken his identity, his address, and his sense of geographical pride. The resident, 39‑year‑old Mr O’Shea (who... Read More
1 April 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody In a move being described as “innovative,” “decisive,” and “much handier than laying tracks,” transport authorities have confirmed that Cork Kent train station has been physically moved to Cork Airport, finally connecting the airport to Ireland’s rail network for the first time. The operation,... Read More
1 April 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody Chaos, disbelief, and spontaneous wailing were reported today as Norman Harvey confirmed that its seemingly eternal sale — which has single handedly kept newspapers in business with its splashy 2 page daily adverts — has finally come to an end. The announcement, delivered via... Read More
1 April 2026 By Parr O’Dee news@TheCork.ie Satirical news / parody In a move that has stunned historians, delighted cruise companies, and mildly irritated everyone north of the South Link, a Cork Tourism Industry group has unveiled a controversial proposal to relocate the iconic Bells of Shandon from their centuries‑old perch in Cork city to... Read More
1 April 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork has reinforced its ambition to grow as a leading international conference destination following another successful Keep Cork Meeting Expo, hosted by Cork Convention Bureau, the business events division of Visit Cork, at Páirc Uí Chaoimh recently (March 26). Recognised as the largest meetings expo in the country,... Read More