Cork will host the country’s first maritime festival, with industry workshops and a family fun day, which Minister for the Marine Simon Coveney hopes will one day become an event to rival the National Ploughing Championships.

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Cork is keeping its bonfire night safe thanks to a local initiative, writes Ellie O’Byrne

You don’t have to spend a sleigh-load of money to visit a Christmas market. Continental-style chalets are popping up all over Ireland. Pól Ó Conghaile picks some of the best

Cork woman Catherine Smart, who was murdered in Midleton on Easter Sunday morning, has been laid to rest today.

Cork city is bracing itself for further flooding today from a combination of increased tide levels, strong winds and heavy rain.

Cork is set to receive some positive news on the economic front today, with Quinn Insurance planning to create 350 new jobs in the city over the coming years.

Cork city council has passed a resolution banning circuses that feature animals from using council land.

Cork could surpass Dublin and become one of the most attractive locations for investment in Europe, according to Greg Coughlan, chief executive of property development company Howard Holdings.

Cork is in line for a €20m windfall on the forthcoming bank holiday weekend — thanks to the Guinness sponsored Cork Jazz festival.

Cork-based airline Jetmagic has announced additional services.