30 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ken O Flynn TD has raised serious concerns with the Minister for Education regarding the growing trend of secondary schools requiring parents to purchase iPads or specific digital devices for their children’s education. In a parliamentary question submitted last week, Deputy O Flynn has asked the Minister to... Read More
29 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ballydehob Arts Museum Celebrates the Work of Naomi Brandel and Marc Brandel The Ballydehob Arts Museum/BAM is proud to present its 2025 summer exhibition, honouring the lives and work of two of Ballydehob’s most influential former residents: Naomi Brandel and Marc Brandel. Opening on Thursday, May 1st to... Read More
29 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting members of the public to have their say on the route options for the Bandon Sections of the proposed West Cork Greenway. The project, which is funded by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), aims to provide a Greenway between the towns of Crossbarry and... Read More
29 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Grants for solar panels The Solar Electricity Grant provides a grant to help with the cost of buying and installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels for your home. The grant is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Their website is www.seai.ie You must apply for the... Read More
29 April 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment A proposal in recent years to establish a physical casino in Ballincollig’s Westside Retail Park highlighted the significant challenges facing new gaming establishments in Cork. The plan, put forward by Coalquay Leisure Limited, was rejected by the local authority due to concerns about its adult-oriented nature and... Read More
28 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Doors Are Coming Off at Shandon! St Anne’s Church, Shandon, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) grant of €30,000. This funding will be used to restore the church’s front doors which are believed to be the original doors,... Read More
28 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Today crews will begin repairing the stone parapet on Parliament Bridge. The works will also extend to the cleaning and repointing of the bridge’s facades and parapets and the replacement of footways and kerbs. The works are expected to be completed by late August this year. A footpath... Read More
28 April 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Many Irish people in their 40’s will remember the name Arthur Miller, because his work ‘Death of a Salesman’ was on Junior Cert for English. Now his daughter Rebecca Miller – who is famous in her own right – is to visit West Cork This May, the Fastnet... Read More
28 April 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Spending time at home doesn’t have to mean boredom or routine. With a little creativity and the power of the internet, there are countless ways to stay entertained without stepping outside. Whether you crave excitement, strategy, relaxation, or a social experience, you can turn your living room... Read More
27 April 2025, Sunday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne drew people from across the city and beyond to pray at Mass for Pope Francis. The special solemn Mass was held on Friday evening and was celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin and concelebrated by priests from parishes, religious orders... Read More
27 April 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie LYNOTT Jewellery, the Irish brand known for its personalised pieces and signature permanent jewellery experiences, is proud to announce the opening of its fourth location within the Brown Thomas Arnotts Group. This expansion marks another step in LYNOTT’s growth and dedication to offering meaningful, high-quality jewellery to customers... Read More
26 April 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Get ready to saddle up for one of Cork’s most scenic and meaningful cycling events this June. The much-loved Fort2Fort Charity Cycle is back for its 14th edition on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, and it promises breathtaking views and a rewarding challenge for cyclists of all abilities, and... Read More