15 February 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Cork is not just a city of winding streets, warm voices, and rebellious spirit. It is a place where nature breathes alongside its people, where the River Lee hums a quiet melody beneath stone bridges, and where the land—though shaped by human hands—still pulses with life, wild... Read More
14 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “Public commitments by local stakeholders across the private, community and voluntary sectors” to making tangible progress on sustainability Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Dan Boyle, last night put pen to paper on 12 Local Green Deals (LGDs) which establish partnerships with a variety of organisations to accelerate sustainability... Read More
14 February 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is calling on all childminders in Cork City to avail of the 2025 Childminding Development Grant. The Childminding Development Grant provides up to €1,000 to assist both registered and unregistered childminders who are providing a childminding service in... Read More
14 February 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork have welcomed the progress of a new swathe of works for walking and cycling infrastructure in Glanmire. The works will progress a new greenway linking Riverstown and Glanmire villages through John O’Callaghan Park, creating a new link road through Dooley’s Lane, as well... Read More
14 February 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie An inventive and reasonably priced solution for many purposes is turning a repurposed cargo container into either dwelling or storage space. These containers are a great fit for repurposing since they provide security, durability, and versatility. Whether turning a container into a comfortable living area or a safe... Read More
13 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister welcomes over 5,000 new Irish Citizens Over today (Thursday) and tomorrow over 5,000 people will receive Irish Citizenship at the Convention Centre, Dublin. Applicants from over 130 countries will make a declaration of fidelity and loyalty to the State and become Irish citizens. Over six ceremonies held... Read More
13 February 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Enable Ireland Cork Charity Shops Want You To “Break Up With Your Stuff” – Their Cork charity shop is located on the corner of Parnell Place, and Maylor Street Enable Ireland’s annual ‘Spring Clean’ campaign has launched, asking Cork residents to donate once-loved items to support vital services... Read More
12 February 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Investigation underway following a significant fire in a Special Area of Conservation in West Cork The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has confirmed it is investigating a significant fire incident at Barley Cove, on the Mizen Head Peninsula,... Read More
12 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City News Valerie O’Sullivan, the newly appointed Chief Executive of Cork City Council, was the keynote speaker at a Cork Business Association (CBA) event held at Clayton Hotel Cork City this morning. O’Sullivan addressed business leaders and key stakeholders in the city, outlining her vision and priorities... Read More
12 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Out with the old, in with the new: water mains project on Cork City South Quays now complete. Uisce Éireann has successfully completed works on a major water main replacement project on Cork City’s South Quays, which saw over 4.2km of old cast iron mains that dated back... Read More
12 February 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Irish Distillers will honour the rich 200-year distilling heritage of the world-renowned Midleton Distillery with a schedule of celebratory whiskey launches and events throughout 2025. Midleton Distillery has spent the past two centuries building a reputation for excellence and today, it is the proud home of award-winning whiskey... Read More
12 February 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Cork is a harmonious amalgamation of urban, maritime, and rural elements, representing one of Ireland’s most significant treasures. Despite its size, the city excels remarkably in culture and cuisine. It is a vibrant locale at night, including distinctive eateries, extended exhibits, and several options for picturesque evening... Read More