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New Cork Business Association president to focus on city's transport
New Cork Business Association president to focus on city's transport
'Cork City 2030 will be a major focus of my presidency.'

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Cork firms IIS and Secon form partnership
Cork firms IIS and Secon form partnership
Merger will form country’s largest provider of industrial insulation and cladding services

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Cork's Flow Technology acquired by US firm
S Cork's Flow Technology acquired by US firm
Founded in 1978, Flow Technology provides engineered process systems and skid integration solutions to the global life sciences industry

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Cork Airport records dip in passenger numbers
Cork Airport records dip in passenger numbers
Despite the decline in passenger numbers, Cork Airport remains the second busiest airport in the country

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Danone approved for solar panels at Macroom plant
Danone approved for solar panels at Macroom plant
The company is awaiting a decision on major plant expansion

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Who is the Cork entrepreneur behind one of Ireland's biggest wind energy investors?
Who is the Cork entrepreneur behind one of Ireland's biggest wind energy investors?
Temporis Group is run by David Watson who has a philosophy doctorate from Cambridge and a chemistry degree from UCC

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Planning granted for Old Head clubhouse extension and relocation of cigar room
Planning granted for Old Head clubhouse extension and relocation of cigar room
Exclusive course aims to take advantage of extra Ryder Cup visitors

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

'East Cork, it's like the Sahara Desert': Dread sets in as drought conditions continue 
'East Cork, it's like the Sahara Desert': Dread sets in as drought conditions continue 
With some farmers experiencing grass growth dropping by almost two thirds compared to last years figures the drought has forced farmers to begin feeding winter feed reserves. 

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Cork-founded Sisk, which built Man City stand and Limerick hospital, sees profits pass €74m
Cork-founded Sisk, which built Man City stand and Limerick hospital, sees profits pass €74m
Sicon Limited, the parent company of John Sisk & Son now has an advance order book standing at €7.2bn

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Cork Airport route to New York tops wishlist for business travellers
Cork Airport route to New York tops wishlist for business travellers
Chamber’s Cork Airport Survey finds 87% of respondents indicated that direct connectivity into Cork is extremely important or very important for colleagues travelling from overseas

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

UCC spins out women’s health firm FemmeBiome in bid for seed investment
UCC spins out women’s health firm FemmeBiome in bid for seed investment
'Women deserve products grounded in their biology, backed by rigorous science and developed specifically for them'

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

From Mayfield with love: Rob Horgan continues Velo's coffee mission
From Mayfield with love: Rob Horgan continues Velo's coffee mission
US tariffs and supply issues challenged Velo and owner Rob Horgan, but the Cork coffee roastery remains a €5m business which continues to impress consumer palates

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Luxury West Cork resort Inchydoney Island Lodge returns to profit
Luxury West Cork resort Inchydoney Island Lodge returns to profit
The Irish-owned resort opened in 1998 and is home to Ireland’s first Thalassotherapy Seawater Spa

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Boxd coffee to open new Cork city location
Boxd coffee to open new Cork city location
Boxd joins Sugar Plum Sweetery and Salty Dog Ballycotton in opening new Cork city locations

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Alan Healy: Are Cork's new apartments built for roots or temporary stays?
Alan Healy: Are Cork's new apartments built for roots or temporary stays?
Are these State-supported units just transient housing or a missed opportunity for vibrant, family-friendly urban homes?

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Cork on a Fork long table diners enjoy solar eclipse and extraordinary menu on MacCurtain St
Cork on a Fork long table diners enjoy solar eclipse and extraordinary menu on MacCurtain St
Extraordinary food offering bring gazes firmly back to Earth as almost 500 dine at flagship al fresco dining event

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Tesla opens supercharger station in Mallow
Tesla opens supercharger station in Mallow
Customers can expect 'significant range' to be added to a vehicle in 15 to 30 minutes of charging

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Three Kinsale sites at Dock Beach on the market for €1m
S Three Kinsale sites at Dock Beach on the market for €1m
All three sites are currently zoned for agricultural use only.

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Chinese duo buy Model Farm pub in Cork for €1.1m
Chinese duo buy Model Farm pub in Cork for €1.1m
Bar and restaurant in Cork City's western suburbs likely to remain focused on food, writes Property Editor Catherine Shanahan

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

€4.05m Airport Road commercial development sites set for take-off
€4.05m Airport Road commercial development sites set for take-off
The site has permission for a hotel but could be developed for other uses with interest also coming from healthcare operators and car dealership operators 

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

High-profile gateway site in Clonakilty hits the market for €550,000
High-profile gateway site in Clonakilty hits the market for €550,000
Croppy Field is a high-profile Clonakilty gateway site with mixed-use development potential, stunning bay views, and a €550,000 price.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Cork accounted for two-thirds of regional office take-up so far this year 
Cork accounted for two-thirds of regional office take-up so far this year 
Across regional cities, just over 20,000sq m of office space was taken up

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Feast, famine and 'For Sale' signs: Cork's pub scene is evolving, but at what cost?
Feast, famine and 'For Sale' signs: Cork's pub scene is evolving, but at what cost?
Silver Key receivership has intensified concerns over rising costs, changing consumer habits and the uncertain future of Cork pubs

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

West Cork woman takes on 220km solo tractor run to honour father’s legacy
West Cork woman takes on 220km solo tractor run to honour father’s legacy
Sandra Patterson will be completing a 220km solo tractor run in honour of her father, John Patterson, to raise awareness of dementia and funds for two local hospitals

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

One of Cork's best-known pubs has gone into receivership
S One of Cork's best-known pubs has gone into receivership
The Silver Key in Ballinlough remains open for business during this stage of the process

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

My Job: The Cork firm aiming to create 1,000 disability jobs by 2030
S My Job: The Cork firm aiming to create 1,000 disability jobs by 2030
Alan Craughwell of AssistiV tackles Ireland's dire disability employment gap, revealing how employer awareness and smart tech can unlock opportunities

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

The offices of the National Lottery in Abbey Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Cork city store which sold €1m Lotto ticket revealed as winner urged to come forward
The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw, but the new millionaire has yet to claim the prize

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Cork influencer's Meta glasses video of young woman's medical emergency removed by TikTok
Cork influencer's prank videos linked to promotion of unlicensed gambling operator
Emer Walsh examines prank videos, covert filming and the promotion of an unlicensed gambling platform by Cork influencers

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

My Job: Charles Coyle on a landmark year for solar firm Amarenco
S My Job: Charles Coyle on a landmark year for solar firm Amarenco
A NORMAL week for Charles Coyle involves interacting with a wide range of people and professionals.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Paul Street food truck plaza to return as Fifth Quarter eyes major growth as city food hub
Paul Street food truck plaza to return as Fifth Quarter eyes major growth as city food hub
City centre food truck plaza returns amid ambitious plans for two food courts in Paul Street Shopping Centre 

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Caseys furniture to quit Cork's Oliver Plunkett Street for major Mahon Point development
S Caseys furniture to quit Cork's Oliver Plunkett Street for major Mahon Point development
Plans include a large retail showroom, customer café and the relocation of the long-established Cork furniture retailer from the city centre

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Plan to turn former Youghal Carpets plant into padel courts
Plan to turn former Youghal Carpets plant into padel courts
Eoin Whyte, whose company is seeking permission for change of use of the building, says it will be 'the largest padel centre in Munster and possibly the country' 

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

My Job: Looking after Ireland's 48 Penneys stores shows the real meaning of high street fashion
S My Job: Looking after Ireland's 48 Penneys stores shows the real meaning of high street fashion
Fintan Costello's role as head of Penneys sees him juggle the shop floor and the boardroom

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Refurbished €945k Baltimore bungalow hideaway with beautiful Atlantic views 
Refurbished €945k Baltimore bungalow hideaway with beautiful Atlantic views 
Stunning harbour views are jewel in the crown

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Inside Estuary Ridge, Kinsale's new €950k luxury homes overlooking the estuary
Inside Estuary Ridge, Kinsale's new €950k luxury homes overlooking the estuary
Park Developments makes its Cork debut with nine premium A-rated homes overlooking Kinsale harbour, marinas and the Bandon estuary

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Historic Cork family home built by PJ Hegarty hits the market for €1.05m
Historic Cork family home built by PJ Hegarty hits the market for €1.05m
The historic Douglas home offers a half-acre site, exceptional craftsmanship and significant scope for sympathetic modernisation and expansion

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Sea on the doorstep of €1.595m Kinsale home owned by member of Cork's Crosbie family
Sea on the doorstep of €1.595m Kinsale home owned by member of Cork's Crosbie family
Sea on your doorstep and wind in your sails at this Crosbie Kinsale home in a spectacular Summercove setting

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Meet the Cork woman who was the real power behind the Guinness dynasty
Meet the Cork woman who was the real power behind the Guinness dynasty
Brought up in opulence in Bantry House and Macroom Castle, Olivia Charlotte Hedges-White married into the Guinness family and lived a giddy life of wealth and privilege, writes Adrian Tinniswood

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Engineering man showing blueprint detail for people buying house.
Plans for almost 450 homes on Cork City's north side lodged with council
Murnane & O'Shea is seeking 10-year planning permission for 441 homes at Kilnap, Blackpool 

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Coffee chain Boxd seeks retention permission for Cork City kiosk following council warning letter
Coffee chain Boxd seeks retention permission for Cork City kiosk following council warning letter
City Council spokesperson said planning permission was never sought for a drive-thru cafe on Carrigrohane Road despite Boxd operating at the site for almost six years

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

With this €2.35m Kinsale home, it's the view buyers are really paying for
S With this €2.35m Kinsale home, it's the view buyers are really paying for
The historic cottage's greatest asset is its elevated half-acre site overlooking Kinsale Harbour, where luxury rebuilds command multimillion-euro prices

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Restored 18th-century Cork mill with guest lodge hits the market for €675k
Restored 18th-century Cork mill with guest lodge hits the market for €675k
Set on an acre of woodland, the restored Ballyfeard mill blends period character with modern comforts and a separate guest lodge

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

Iconic €550,000 Cloyne property transformed into modern turnkey family home
Iconic €550,000 Cloyne property transformed into modern turnkey family home
Historic character blended with modern essentials

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

One foot in the Grange as undertakers buy suburban pub in €1m-plus deal
One foot in the Grange as undertakers buy suburban pub in €1m-plus deal
Jerh O'Connor Funeral Homes are the new owners of suburban hospitality landmark The Grange Bar & Restaurant, in a deal valued at more than €1m

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Finance chief takes action against Cork council to prevent role transfer
Finance chief takes action against Cork council to prevent role transfer
Cork City Council finance director has taken a High Court injunction against the council to reinstate him to his position after he was told he was being transferred to a newly created role

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Fears for future of Cork City's Black Market, with some traders closing in August
S Fears for future of Cork City's Black Market, with some traders closing in August
Market does not currently have necessary fire safety certification

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Seaside paradise at €595k Garryvoe home with lighthouse view
Seaside paradise at €595k Garryvoe home with lighthouse view
Sandy Ridge is definitely salt-kissed and within metres of a hugely popular sandy beach

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Plans for more than 260 new Cork City homes lodged with council 
Plans for more than 260 new Cork City homes lodged with council 
A mix of houses, apartments and duplexes is proposed for a more than 7-hectare site in Ballyvolane 

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Australian financial services group Macquarie joins €150m bid for Cork events centre
S Australian financial services group Macquarie joins €150m bid for Cork events centre
O'Callaghan Properties confirm they are not taking part in the process

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

Ballymaloe Cookery School profits surge by 140% to €326k
Ballymaloe Cookery School profits surge by 140% to €326k
Profits were soaring even before the East Cork school reached a global audience when it featured on the Netflix series ‘Being Gordon Ramsey’

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

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