Over 11,000 runners from 26 countries transformed Cork into a celebration of community spirit and sporting achievement, with record fundraising totals surpassing all expectations. The heart of Cork City became a sea of determination and celebration as the Cork City Marathon 2025 delivered an unforgettable day of sporting excellence. More than 11,000 participants took on…

Residents across Cork are being advised to exercise extreme caution following growing concerns about bogus tradespeople operating door-to-door throughout the county. Reports are mounting of unlicensed individuals targeting homes with offers of gutter cleaning, power washing, roof repairs, tree cutting, and general maintenance work. These operators frequently employ high-pressure tactics to secure cash payments, often…

Young artist from Ballinhassig recognised for outstanding poster celebrating water conservation A talented student from Ballyheada National School in Ballinhassig has made County Cork proud by claiming victory in a prestigious national environmental competition. Amy O’Regan was named winner in the senior primary category of the Green-Schools Poster Competition, beating thousands of entries from across…

Initiative started by community Garda now in its fifth year, with over 21,000 domestic abuse contacts received by Gardaí so far in 2025 An Garda Síochána has launched its annual Go Purple Day campaign to raise awareness about domestic abuse and available support services, with the initiative now reaching communities across Ireland including Cork. The…

38 three-bedroom homes available from €317,000 in prime location just minutes from city centre, with applications opening next month Cork City Council has unveiled its latest affordable housing development at Glenbride, Kilnap, on the Old Mallow Road, offering 38 three-bedroom semi-detached homes within a stone’s throw of Cork City Centre. The scheme represents the ninth…

As the summer festival season kicks off, health officials are sounding the alarm over a dramatic spike in dangerous drug potency, with laboratory testing revealing that 25% of ecstasy pills now contain more than double the typical adult dose of MDMA. The Health Service Executive has issued an urgent warning ahead of major summer events,…

Residents in parts of Cork’s High East and High South-East districts should prepare for four nights of water network flushing works beginning next Tuesday evening, as Uisce Éireann continues its city-wide campaign against murky taps. The utility company’s intensive flushing programme will move into new territories from 4 June 2025, targeting areas including Lotabeg Terrace,…

HSE South West urges sun protection and water safety as locals prepare for June bank holiday weekend outdoors With the June bank holiday weekend approaching, health chiefs in Cork are reminding residents to stay safe whilst making the most of the outdoors. The HSE South West has issued comprehensive guidance covering sun protection, water safety,…

Cork’s beloved Pride festival is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year’s celebration a success, with organisers emphasising that no prior experience is needed to join the team. Cork Pride has issued a call for volunteers to join their festival team, highlighting the crucial role community supporters play in bringing the annual celebration to…

Cork’s transport future received a major boost this week as the European Commission endorsed Ireland’s second payment request for €115.5 million under the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility, with electrification of Cork’s rail network forming a key part of the investment package. The preliminary approval, announced on Tuesday, will see significant funding directed towards sustainable…