9 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Heritage Council has launched the 2026 Community Heritage Grant Scheme and is inviting applications from community organisations throughout Cork City and Co. Cork. Grants of between €800 to €25,000 are available under the Scheme, which supports local initiatives that protect, share, and celebrate the built, natural and... Read More
8 March 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Series 12 of Home of the Year was completed before Hugh Wallace’s death. Hugh had been a judge on the programme since its inception and will be remembered for his warmth and humour, and for consistently capturing the hearts of viewers. Home of the Year will feature 21... Read More
8 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Met Éireann to replace county alerts with local system Met Éireann has confirmed that it will replace county-wide weather warnings with a new localised system from late 2026, marking a significant change to the national warning framework. In a written reply to a Parliamentary Question by Laois Fine... Read More
7 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork County Council announces proposed Draft Variation of County Development Plan to considerably accelerate housing delivery Cork County Council confirms that its proposed variation to the Cork County Development Plan 2022–2028 will open for public consultation on March 10th, 2026. Cork County with a population of more than... Read More
6 March 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Saturday’s race day is dedicated to supporting local charity Down Syndrome Centre Cork (DSCC). Cork Racecourse Mallow will donate 100% of proceeds from general admission tickets sold in advance and on the day to DSCC. Racegoers are invited to join a great day of flat racing while helping... Read More
28 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie GeoDirectory Commercial Buildings Report Q4 2025 National Commercial Vacancy Rates The commercial vacancy rate in Cork was 12.8% in December 2025 according to the latest GeoDirectory Commercial Buildings Report, prepared by EY. This represents a 0.4 percentage point (pp) increase in the commercial vacancy rate compared to December... Read More
27 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Check our the maps at https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/93f225452af04c29bab8fabb9095bc12 Cork County Council has published the final map for 2026 that show lands in County Cork which will be subject to Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) in 2026. Landowners are encouraged to check the map. These locations have been identified within statutory... Read More
26 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Keohane Seafoods, Castlecor Potatoes and Irish Yogurts among key Cork suppliers to benefit from Lidl Ireland’s local investment Lidl procured more than €136 million worth of goods and services from 120 suppliers and business partners across Cork last year, serving its 22 stores within the county which employ... Read More
23 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Lisleagh is near Kilworth in North County Cork The Royal Irish Academy is pleased to announce the allocation of €190,000 for projects under the Archaeological Research Excavation Grants, Archaeology Legacy Grants and Archaeological Archival Research Grants schemes. The grants schemes are generously supported by the National Monuments Service... Read More
21 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie AIB has made three appointments to its retail banking team in Cork. AIB supports over three million personal, mortgage and SME customers. The bank also has the largest branch network in Ireland, with 170 branches, and has c.2.2 million active digital users. These appointments follow AIB’s recent announcement... Read More
20 February 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has welcomed the opening of the new application window under the ACRES Scheme for Landscape Actions, describing it as an important opportunity for farmers to enhance environmental protection while increasing farm payments. Deputy O’Shea said the ACRES Scheme, jointly... Read More
20 February 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Apple has been at Hollyhill, Cork City, Ireland since 1980 [check our this video a 1980’s Steve Jobs]. This week the tech giant opened a new building at its secure campus which boasts large light filled atriums and Kilkenny limestone IDA Ireland has welcomed Apple’s official opening of... Read More