19 October 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Right Revd Andrew Orr was formally installed and enthroned as Bishop of Cloyne on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, during a Service of Choral Evensong at Saint Colman’s Cathedral, Cloyne. The service started at 7.30p.m. with a procession of two choirs, Diocesan Lay Readers, Diocesan and Visiting Clergy,... Read More
18 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie More than 130 healthcare professionals from across Munster recently came together in Cork to discuss changing patient needs, emerging clinical challenges and the growing pressures facing general practice. Mater Private Network Cork’s GP Study Day brought together doctors from Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Tipperary with medical specialists for... Read More
17 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Applications are now open for 35 new homes in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork, with rents at least 25% below the market average for the area. The homes have been delivered by Clúid, which is an Approved Housing Body (AHB). Applications for 35 new Cost Rental one-, two- and three-bed... Read More
16 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork North Central TD Ken O’Flynn has said the Government needs to have an honest, adult conversation about tobacco tax, after Budget 2027 added another €1 in excise to a pack of 20 cigarettes on the same day the Minister for Finance confirmed to him that the illegal... Read More
16 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment At 6ft 9in, Tyson Fury is one of the tallest men ever to hold a world heavyweight title, and his size has shaped almost every fight he has had. When Anthony Joshua steps in with him, he will be giving away three inches in height, something... Read More
15 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Another day, another app – but there’s good news – you can use a simple website page as an alternative for one off parking You can now pay for Cork County COuncil patking either at Cork County Council eParking App or https://bookings.parkmagic.net/CorkCoCo/ParkNow/Park as a once-off or via the... Read More
15 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Rugby 18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. On 17 October, Munster will begin their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a home match against Racing 92 in Cork. For the team and its supporters, this evening will be a special occasion to remember the province’s legendary captain and coach. Sports... Read More
15 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Is your morning news telling you how to feel? While many news consumers check the news every day, most assume they are getting a straight account of what has happened. But, biased news isn’t always so easy to recognize. The news is written by people who make decisions... Read More
14 October 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Tom McGrath, Head of Commercial at Glenilen Farm in West Cork, has been selected as one of four agri leaders to receive a prestigious Nuffield Ireland Scholarship which will commence in 2027. Nuffield Ireland’s mission is to discover, inspire and support people to develop their capacity, character and... Read More
14 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Ireland has a long history of games and social fun. From card games at home to lively pub quizzes, people have always enjoyed a friendly challenge. Today, this love of games has found a new home online. Video games, mobile apps, and online casinos are now part of... Read More
14 October 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Gift ideas Celebrating major milestones with the people who matter most is a big part of life. Whether you are marking a big 30th birthday, a huge promotion at work, or an anniversary, picking a present that feels genuinely thoughtful can take real effort. Gifting trends right now... Read More
13 October 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for the Cork East constituency, James O’Connor has encouraged local sports clubs and organisations to prepare applications for the 2026 Community Sport Facilities Fund, which will open for applications on 19 October. The new round will include increased maximum grant levels, simpler application requirements and... Read More