21 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New car parking, EV charging, accessible spaces and improved pedestrian links will strengthen Millstreet’s public transport hub Deputy John Paul O’Shea TD has welcomed the commencement of works at Millstreet Train Station, which will significantly improve parking, accessibility and connectivity at the station. The works, being progressed by... Read More
20 August 2026 By Tom Collins Tom@TheCork.ie Ireland needs to train more dentists while ensuring graduates are equipped to provide appropriate care to people with disabilities, Cork North Central Fine Gael TD and Vice-Chair of the Oireachtas Health Committee Colm Burke has said. Deputy Burke made the comments ahead of addressing the International Association for... Read More
20 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A Cork-based production of Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire will debut at The Everyman Theatre Cork from Thursday 20th to Saturday 22nd of August, presented by local amateur production company Lee Promotions. Link to tickets: The Everyman — A Streetcar Named Desire Directed by Cork filmmaker and theatre... Read More
19 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie “At Uisce Éireann, we’re committed to providing a reliable water supply for everyone in the community. To help make that happen, we’re getting underway with works to replace old and damaged water mains in Rathcormac. “ In Mondaniel, Rathcormac, our crews will be installing 2.2 kilometres of new,... Read More
19 August 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie Winners announced on September 3rd at Light House Cinema, Dublin Tara Flynn returns to host this year’s ceremony Two writers from or based in Cork are finalists in the 19th Writers’ Guild of Ireland (WGI) Zebbie Awards which celebrate Irish writing for stage, screen and audio. Cork-based Peadar Cox is... Read More
18 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie EU legislation exists to deal with illegal online content, it must be adhered to, says FG Senator A stronger response to the online promotion of dangerous and illegal activities must be demonstrated by social media companies, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Eileen Lynch said the EU’s... Read More
17 August 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The 2026 autumn season at The Everyman features a packed programme of entertainment, including major theatre productions of Judy – End of the Rainbow and Disco Pigs, and the best of Irish and international comedy. Opening the autumn season, Judy – End of the Rainbow is an award-winning play by... Read More
11 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) should adopt a more proactive approach to the use of controlled burning in the open season as part of Ireland’s wildfire prevention strategy, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Eileen Lynch said following the devastating fires witnessed in recent weeks... Read More
10 August 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bank of Ireland has introduced new measures across its branch network to support customers who may need some extra help with their everyday banking needs. As part of recent branch upgrades, 37 branches have received neuro-inclusive accreditation including Ballincollig, Blackpool, Little Island, and Carrigaline. 44 more branches are planned by the end... Read More
9 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, TD, has announced funding for three built heritage schemes: the 2027 Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS), Historic Thatched Buildings Stream (HTB) and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF). Cork County Council is encouraging owners and custodians of historic and... Read More
9 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie HSE South West is delighted to announce that the hugely successful ‘Together at the Castle’ mental health and wellbeing day returns to Mallow Castle on Sunday, September 6, 2026 from 1pm to 5pm. The free event aims to foster a sense of community and raise awareness about the... Read More
9 August 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Over 4,100 Cork homes and businesses near Kanturk can now connect to fibre broadband on the NBI network National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) on behalf of the Government, has announced that Kanturk and the... Read More