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
29 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC can confirm that Liam Kearney has been appointed as Director of Football with the club. Kearney moves into the role having served as the club’s Head of Academy since January 2021. He has also spent time as a first team coach at Cork City and... Read More
29 April 2026 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Author Rebecca Murphy is from Cork City and her winning book is set on a West Cork island, albeit a fictional one. Winner of the RTE Mercier Press / Today Show Novel Competition Blood & Water Rebecca Murphy Mercier Press, due May ’26, €16.99, PB, 9781917453851 Susan arrives... Read More
28 April 2026 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Cork City Council’s Elected Members voted on Monday April 13 to officially name Cork’s two new city centre bridges, following a call out to the public late last year to suggest suitable names. The new pedestrian and cycle bridge connecting South Main Street to Crosse’s Green via Lambley’s... Read More
28 April 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A major public consultation has been launched to inform the development of the first-ever Cork City Local Safety Plan 2026–2029, a landmark initiative designed to address local safety challenges and to enhance the feeling of safety in communities across the city. The Plan is due to be published... Read More
28 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Cork has a strong culture of enterprise, from family run firms and local service businesses to ambitious startups building around technology, food, life sciences, engineering, and professional services. In the early growth phase, sales, hiring, funding, delivery, cash flow, client relationships and product decisions all compete for attention... Read More
28 April 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Ireland performs far beyond expectations in international trade. In 2024, Ireland ranked as the 24th largest economy in the world by GDP and the 29th largest exporter globally, out of 226 countries. For a relatively small nation, those are impressive numbers, and they reflect just how dependent Irish... Read More