28 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie From the 1st of December, for a period of time, on street parking and Cork County Council car parks will be free (with time restrictions) in Bandon, Kinsale, Fermoy, Mallow, Macroom, Cobh and Youghal. Why not take advantage of the free parking and #ShopLocal to support local businesses... Read More
27 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Five Co. Cork Gala Retail stores have been named as amongst the best Gala Retail stores in Ireland at the 2025 Gala Retail ‘Delivering the Difference’ annual conference. Held at the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney, two Cork stores also picked up the big awards on the night,... Read More
26 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Dr. Geoff Gould, the founder of the West Cork Fit-Up Theatre, has been named as the Cork Person of the Month for November. The award recognises his outstanding work in bringing professional theatre to rural and isolated communities across West Cork for the past sixteen years. The festival,... Read More
26 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North-West, Deputy Aindrias Moynihan has warmly welcomed a significant funding commitment from the Office of Public Works (OPW) to advance vital flood-mitigation measures in Ballingeary, County Cork. The OPW has confirmed approval in principle for €82,021 in funding under the Minor Flood Mitigation... Read More
26 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea, has welcomed the granting of planning permission for significant upgrade works at the Freemount Water Treatment Plant. The planning permission, granted by Cork County Council will allow for a wide-ranging series of infrastructure upgrades to enhance the treatment plant’s... Read More
26 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New National Ambulance Service Base for Mallow Planned for Mount Alvernia Hospital Project progressing towards tender stage with aim to proceed in 2026 The National Ambulance Service (NAS), in conjunction with HSE Capital & Estates, is progressing plans for a new, modern Ambulance Base on the grounds of... Read More
25 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fresh from celebrating its 50th anniversary, Blarney Woollen Mills has been awarded the prestigious National Lifestyle Store of the Year by Retail Excellence Ireland — a landmark recognition of its continued evolution, innovation, and commitment to world-class retail. Founded on the grounds of an 18th-century mill in County Cork, Blarney... Read More
23 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The reason many people burn household waste is they do not wish to pay for waste collection, but we are where we are. What can you do if you have a local pollution problem? Can I burn waste at home? Burning waste in your home or garden is... Read More
22 November 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Recognition for OPW: 13 Green Flag and 6 Green Heritage Site Accreditation awards for Public Parks and Gardens The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce that 13 OPW sites were among over 120 Irish public parks, gardens and voluntary run green community spaces across the... Read More
22 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran announces funding approval for Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection for Inchigeelagh, County Cork The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the approval of Cork County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection... Read More
21 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Applications Open for Cork Students for 2026 Entry to No-Points Tertiary Bachelor’s Degree Courses Courses in Occupational Therapy, General Nursing, Social Work, and Process Manufacturing Practice & Technology available in Cork Education Training Board (ETB) No college fees for first 1-2 years while studying in your local ETB Tertiary... Read More
20 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Extra appointments available for RSV immunisation clinics in Cork Cork parents of babies born between March and the end of August this year are encouraged to take up their last opportunity this year to immunise their babies against RSV. Following a successful immunisation campaign in September, a small... Read More