12 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has approved a €526 million budget for 2026, which includes increased investment in frontline services such as roads maintenance, housing maintenance, library operations, public conveniences and estates taken in charge. The investment, an increase on 2025, reflects the Council’s commitment to deliver the services needed to... Read More
9 November 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Taskforce must be included in new Housing Plan – says Govt party TD. A dedicated Cork City Taskforce must be incorporated into the Government’s new Housing Plan, a Fine Gael TD has said. Fine Gael spokesperson for Cork, Deputy Colm Burke said: “Driving forward with a... Read More
9 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD for Cork North West, Deputy John Paul O’Shea, has welcomed confirmation that a new Road Safety Authority (RSA) driving test centre will open in Mitchelstown before the end of the year. Deputy O’Shea said the new centre will significantly relieve pressure on the Mallow (Cork... Read More
6 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Almost 16,700 premises in Co Cork now connected to 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 said that over 50,000 Cork can now avail of a high-speed... Read More
5 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie A philanthropic commitment to Ireland’s Summer Opera Festival The refreshed membership programme spans tiers from Leading Lights (€150) to Guiding Lights (€2,500) and offers supporters a closer connection to the festival with a carefully designed suite of benefits. Members receive priority booking and preferred seating, acknowledgement in the... Read More
5 November 202 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Best Roofing Companies in Cork Finding a dependable roofing company in Cork can make all the difference when protecting a home or commercial property from Ireland’s ever-changing weather. Whether facing a roof leak, a major replacement, or simply planning ahead with regular maintenance, choosing a trusted professional... Read More
3 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Amazon launches the Regional Creatives Fund Ireland, offering multiple grants of up to €20,000 for charities in Cork and across Ireland which focus on upskilling people for careers in creative industries. Grants are available for charities which run programmes aimed at boosting skills and increasing access to creative... Read More
2 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie NTA Decision to Review Bus Route 235 (Cork to Rylane via Stuake) in 2026 Fine Gael TD for Cork North West, Deputy John Paul O’Shea, has welcomed confirmation from the National Transport Authority (NTA) that Bus Route 235 (Cork to Rylane via Stuake) will be subject to a... Read More
1 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn has accused government of directing almost half a million euros of taxpayer’s money to advertising companies as part of a “desperate attempt to appear pro-active in addressing the recruitment crisis affecting the construction sector.” The Cork North-Central TD was responding to confirmation from... Read More
1 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has launched its “Make One Change” campaign for the month of November. With numerous events scheduled across the county, the initiative aims to encourage citizens to adopt simple, yet impactful, practical changes to their lifestyles, helping to act on the climate crisis while building fairer... Read More
31 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Leave for Parents Parents who are in employment have a right to take time off work to look after their children. Parents have several different types of statutory leave entitlements, for example, maternity leave, adoptive leave, paternity leave, parental leave and parent’s leave. The qualifying... Read More
30 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Respond, Ireland’s largest construction-led Approved Housing Body (AHB) and service provider, delivered 133 new social homes in Cork last year. Respond now owns and manages 1,135 homes throughout Cork providing secure and affordable accommodation for tenants. Respond is set to deliver almost 1,000 new social and Costs Rental... Read More