Cork News and Events
Planning your Cork trip? Whether you’re looking for things to do in Cork such as events and attractions, to make your Cork visit run smoothly or are planning where to stay in Cork, you’ll find everything you need for your Cork holiday on Whats On in Cork.com. Our What’s On Cork guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Cork – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to Cork by checking out our News and Events and Events Calendar pages.
See what's On in Cork. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.
Whats on in Cork Local News
Cork News April 16, 2020
Bats in Ireland – Part 2
Types of Bats in Ireland Nine species of bat have been confirmed resident in Ireland: Common Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) Soprano Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) Nathusius’ Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus nathusii) Leisler’s Bat (Nyctalus…
Cork News April 16, 2020
Bats in Ireland – Part 1
Bats in Ireland are Everywhere The most widespread species of bat can be found in most surveyed 10 km grid squares across Ireland. It is occasionally absent from coastal areas…
Cork News April 6, 2020
Cystic Fibrosis Ireland – 65 Roses Day Challenge
What is the 65 Roses Challenge? This Friday, April 10th, is 65 Roses Day. All public collections have been cancelled due to COVID-19. 65 Roses Day was targeted to raise…
Cork News March 31, 2020
At home with children – the benefits of boredom.
Are you at home with children? Would you rather they do something else than just look at the TV or tablet? Does your child struggle to entertain themselves? Have a…
Cork News March 29, 2020
Friendship Week – Amnesty International
Join Friendship Week – Amnesty International – from 30th March to 3rd April 2020. Friendship Week is Ireland’s largest primary school, human rights education and fundraising initiative. Over 20,000 children…
Cork News March 29, 2020
COVID-19: Dogs, Cats & Other Pets
Is my pet at risk from the COVID-19, or will my pet infect me? According to the World Health Organisation, the answer is NO. There is no evidence to suggest…
Cork News March 29, 2020
15 Things to do while in isolation
With social distancing and self-isolation, there is an increase of the number of people spending more and more time at home. There is a chance we might all end up…
Cork News October 4, 2019
Taoiseach confirms funding certainty for Cork event centre
There has been a cautious welcome to the Taoiseach’s confirmation of “state funding certainty” to finally deliver the stalled €80m Cork event centre. Leo Varadkar confirmed yesterday that a new…
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The Sun – Cork
- Conor Shanahan Homerun shuts down South Mall in Cork city centre for crazy night of drift and Formula1 motorsport actionby Darren Liggett on October 15, 2026 at 12:14 am
RED BULL proved it has the winning formula as it turned Cork city into a racetrack for a memorable night of high-octane motorsport action. On Saturday a sold-out crowd of more than 10,000 spectators had squeezed into South Mall for 8pm in anticipation of Red Bull Homerun, bringing Formula One and drifting to the heart...
- ‘It was absolute bliss’, cries Cork family syndicate recalling how they discovered life-changing €3.6m Lotto jackpot winby Jamie Smith on October 14, 2026 at 4:56 pm
A LOTTO jackpot winner has told how he was heading out to 'cut the grass' when he learned of his Cork family syndicate had scooped a whopping €3.6million. The family landed the €3,641,884 prize after winning the Lotto jackpot online on September 2. The life-changing news came when a notification made one syndicate member to...
- Big chain that sells designer brands for cheaper confirms 2nd Irish store closure in months as shut down sale announcedby Emma Kilcawley Hemani on October 14, 2026 at 11:55 am
SHOPPERS in Cork are set for a major blow after it was announced that a luxury store will shut later this year. Flannels is set to shut the doors of its Patrick Street store after three years. The high-end fashion chain, which is part of the UK's Frasers Group, opened in the former Eason store...
- Dessie Dundon’s fiancée freed from jail & planning new life with gangland killer as wedding pushed back after stash rapon October 12, 2026 at 7:00 am
THE fiancee of crime boss Dessie Dundon has been freed from prison — and is planning a new life with him. Ciara Lynch is hoping her killer love will be released soon so they can marry after years together. The crime couple have been dating for over 20 years but Dundon has been behind bars for...
- Cork legend struggles for words as he confirms retirement from inter-county hurling sideby Niall McGrath on October 11, 2026 at 6:49 pm
CORK icon Seamus Harnedy has called time on his Cork career after 15 years in the Rebels set-up. The three-time All-Star announced his retirement from inter-county hurling at the age of 36. It comes following a career which saw him win four Munster titles and a National League crown. And he made an immediate impact...
Echo Live
- Glen chairman Liam Martin hoping to bow out of the role with the club senior county champions againby EchoLive.ie on October 15, 2026 at 8:46 am
The Barrs stand in their way on Sunday in the final, the first between the two famous clubs in 38 years
- John Arnold: ‘We can only imagine joy in Cork family when Dublin won’by EchoLive.ie on October 15, 2026 at 8:15 am
Margaret Barry was born in Cork in 1916. JOHN ARNOLD looks back at her story and how she came to win an All Ireland medal.
- Cork traffic and weather: wet and cloudy conditions, with a collision causing congestion on the N25by EchoLive.ie on October 15, 2026 at 7:49 am
Met Éireann has said it will remain wet throughout the morning, until sunny spells will start to develop in the late afternoon.
- Throwback Thursday: I snuck out to see the Dixies...but the car crashed on the way home by EchoLive.ie on October 15, 2026 at 7:05 am
This week on Throwback Thursday, JO KERRIGAN recalls the dance hall days of the past, and one reader recounts a remarkable memory of a visit to the Arc
- Man accused of engaging in affray outside Cork pub further remanded in custodyby EchoLive.ie on October 15, 2026 at 7:00 am
Tony Scott appeared at Cork District Court by video link from prison
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