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Apple to open Dublin office this year to complement expanded Cork operations
Apple to open Dublin office this year to complement expanded Cork operations
Up to 300 workers will be accommodated in Park Place, Dublin with the tech giant opening its new Hollyhill 5 building in Cork today

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Drone delivery firm Manna launches pilot programme in Cork
Drone delivery firm Manna launches pilot programme in Cork
The company will begin demonstration flights at Marina Market from Thursday

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Manna to explore drone deliveries in Cork
Manna to explore drone deliveries in Cork
A temporary no-fly zone has been in place since February 14 covering Douglas, Cork city centre, the Docklands, Mayfield, and Ballyvolane

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Make a play for Ballincollig's roomy Heathfield for €765,000
Make a play for Ballincollig's roomy Heathfield for €765,000
Growing households will like the choice of accommodation at No 1 The Orchard

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Manna Aero drone is seen as it delivers essential household and medical supplies in the Irish village of Moneygall
S Alan Healy: There is a battle brewing over Cork's airspace that will be repeated across Ireland
Half of Cork’s skies are now restricted to drone users as regulators prepare for expanded delivery services and tighter airspace controls

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Musgrave: Cork-headquartered owner of Centra and SuperValu announces job cuts
Musgrave: Cork-headquartered owner of Centra and SuperValu announces job cuts
Cork-headquartered supermarket giant employs around 12,000 people across Ireland

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Family of Cork man killed in suspected explosion at Stryker plant dismayed at inquest delay
Family of Cork man killed in suspected explosion at Stryker plant dismayed at inquest delay
Inquest into death of John Murphy’s heard the Health and Safety Authority was still awaiting directions from the DPP on whether any criminal prosecution would arise from the circumstances of his death

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Heineken to cut 6,000 global jobs despite surge in sales of Murphy's Stout
Heineken to cut 6,000 global jobs despite surge in sales of Murphy's Stout
Irish operations report strong performance in 2025 but company to slash global workforce 

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

ieExplains: What are the new drone flight restrictions in Cork and why are they coming into effect?
ieExplains: What are the new drone flight restrictions in Cork and why are they coming into effect?
Beginning this week, the majority of drone operators will have to apply to Cork air traffic control two days before they intend to fly a drone over Cork City

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Daily Life In Krakow
Cork Jehovah's Witnesses lodge plans for new place of worship amid growing congregation
Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of Ireland said a larger building was required to cater for a growing Jehovah's Witnesses congregation

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

New drone flight restrictions to come into force across Cork city
New drone flight restrictions to come into force across Cork city
Drone operators in Cork will need two days’ advance permission as the IAA restricts flights across large city areas

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

New airbridge, Wi-Fi and bag-drop tech set to transform Cork Airport
New airbridge, Wi-Fi and bag-drop tech set to transform Cork Airport
Cork Airport unveils new airbridge, faster Wi-Fi, self-service bag-drop and automated car park technology to streamline travel

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Students 'denied full college experience' by lack of apartments
Students 'denied full college experience' by lack of apartments
While thousands of apartments have been built in Cork recently, high costs and regulatory uncertainty have slowed delivery of much-needed student accommodation, writes Emer Walsh

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Renovated, flipped and ready to go for €475k on Friars Walk
Renovated, flipped and ready to go for €475k on Friars Walk
Freshly refurbished Friars Walk terrace combines four en suites, green mortgage potential and an unusually long rear garden

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

When a shop becomes a sanctuary: what Cork is losing with Primetime’s closure
When a shop becomes a sanctuary: what Cork is losing with Primetime’s closure
As Primetime prepares to close, its founders reflect on three decades of streetwear, skate culture and community in Cork

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

€795k Buxton beauty in Sunday's Well has historical roots and modern touches
€795k Buxton beauty in Sunday's Well has historical roots and modern touches
Seefin is an elegant period home with respect for detail 

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Details of multimillion euro expansion plan for Penneys in Cork City revealed
Details of multimillion euro expansion plan for Penneys in Cork City revealed
The new proposal is for a 6,000 sq ft extension - significantly less than the 17,000 sq ft originally envisaged, when it first sought planning permission five years ago

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Eli Lilly sees surging sales in contrast to obesity rival Novo
Eli Lilly sees surging sales in contrast to obesity rival Novo
Drugmaker projected robust sales, solidifying its dominance in the weight-loss drug sector as demand soars and rival Novo Nordisk faces headwinds

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Cork streetwear retailer Primetime announces closure after 34 years 
Cork streetwear retailer Primetime announces closure after 34 years 
Owners Niall Hassett and Louisa Heckett thanked their staff, landlords and customers for all their support across its 34-year history

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

64-acre idyllic West Cork hill farm tempting at €450k-€500k guide
64-acre idyllic West Cork hill farm tempting at €450k-€500k guide
The farm at Incharoe is equidistant from the villages of Kealkil and Ballingeary in a quiet rural area of great natural beauty

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Wendy’s to open second Irish restaurant in Offaly after strong Cork launch
Wendy’s to open second Irish restaurant in Offaly after strong Cork launch
The fast food chain will open a new drive-thru restaurant in Tullamore, creating 60 jobs and expanding nationwide

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

New images show BAM's planned student apartment development on Cork's Sullivan's Quay
New images show BAM's planned student apartment development on Cork's Sullivan's Quay
Planning application lodged on Friday, 20 years after Bam acquired the almost one-acre site from the Revenue Commissioners.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Marina Market spokesperson says venue is unaffected as former parent company enters receivership
Marina Market spokesperson says venue is unaffected as former parent company enters receivership
A spokesperson said Cork's Marina Market has since moved to a new parent company, with the new owner 'not in receivership'

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Visit Cork targeting 10% increase in tourist numbers to region this year 
Visit Cork targeting 10% increase in tourist numbers to region this year 
Tourism now accounts for one in 10 jobs in Cork, employing 22,500 people

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Work to begin on 779 new apartments on St Vincent's Hospital site
Work to begin on 779 new apartments on St Vincent's Hospital site
LDA says in addition to the residential development, a 51-bed medical facility will be built

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

High Street stock
Up to 300 jobs at Amazon’s operations in Ireland at risk 
Amazon employs over 6,000 people in Cork, Dublin, and Drogheda

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Cork-founded sustainability firm Change By Degrees to cease operations 
Cork-founded sustainability firm Change By Degrees to cease operations 
International pushback against regulations "have pushed sustainability down the agenda".

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Cork software firm recruits Simon Coveney as advisor in bid to expand into UK and EU
Cork software firm recruits Simon Coveney as advisor in bid to expand into UK and EU
Submit.com helps organisations simplify how they collect, manage and evaluate online submissions

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Cork Lord Mayor admits using AI and ChatGPT to help write speeches
Cork Lord Mayor admits using AI and ChatGPT to help write speeches
Fergal Dennehy says AI tools boost efficiency but insists human judgement and personality must remain central to public representation

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Beamish and Murphy’s brewer Heineken the latest to up pint prices on publicans 
Beamish and Murphy’s brewer Heineken the latest to up pint prices on publicans 
The price increases will be seen across Heineken, Coors, Murphy’s Irish Stout, Orchard Thieves, and Beamish among others

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Popular West Cork restaurant Poachers up for sale for €750,000
Popular West Cork restaurant Poachers up for sale for €750,000
The two-storey, 2,700sq ft Poachers can cater for 60 sit-down customers downstairs, while overhead ‘Little Poachers’ can seat 50.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Applications open for CBA Cork Business of the Year awards
Applications open for CBA Cork Business of the Year awards
Applying is free and open until February 20, with the winners to be announced at the gala CBA President’s Dinner on Saturday, March 28

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Planning application lodged for more than 550 homes on Cork's Jacob's Island
Planning application lodged for more than 550 homes on Cork's Jacob's Island
Part of an ongoing €750m development, expected to ultimately deliver more than 1,200 homes. 

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Work begins on 119-unit Douglas scheme on one of Cork City's last greenfield sites
Work begins on 119-unit Douglas scheme on one of Cork City's last greenfield sites
119-unit South Douglas Rd scheme is being spearheaded by O’Callaghan Properties, in a joint venture with the Whitaker family

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

West Cork diver makes remarkable discoveries with Ireland's second commercial submarine
West Cork diver makes remarkable discoveries with Ireland's second commercial submarine
Former naval service diver John Kearney and his team at Muirí Carraige Aonair Teo uncovered the wreck of a trawler sunk by a U-boat in the Second World War

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Cork-based Inform Nutrition aims to boost production capacity with €5m investment
Cork-based Inform Nutrition aims to boost production capacity with €5m investment
The company produces vitamin and mineral premixes and feed additives for a range of farmland animals

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Cork pub trade adapts as Guinness prices rise and landmark bar sales continue
Cork pub trade adapts as Guinness prices rise and landmark bar sales continue
Guinness price hikes, major pub sales and shifting habits are forcing Cork publicans to rethink value, experience and survival.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Tranquil setting and a good location for €525k Broadale home
Tranquil setting and a good location for €525k Broadale home
No 5 The View is a bungalow with potential to convert an adjoining garage

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Independent brewery Changing Times says 'no justification' for Guinness price rise  
Independent brewery Changing Times says 'no justification' for Guinness price rise  
Diageo is increasing prices paid by publicans for its products from next month

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

John Cleary Developments buys former Apple offices in Cork City
John Cleary Developments buys former Apple offices in Cork City
John Cleary Developments plans €5m upgrade of landmark Cork city offices, with first occupiers expected by mid-April

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Mick Clifford: When a written exam exposed an uncomfortable truth in third-level education
S Mick Clifford: When a written exam exposed an uncomfortable truth in third-level education
An extraordinary exam saga has reignited debate about overseas student recruitment, English proficiency standards, and the pressures facing Irish universities

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Blarney Brewing Co expands in Kerry in wake of Killarney Brewing collapse
Blarney Brewing Co expands in Kerry in wake of Killarney Brewing collapse
The company is already pouring in 60 taps in Cork and is expanding in Dublin

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Cork Airport loses Rome and Polish routes as Ryanair shifts capacity
Cork Airport loses Rome and Polish routes as Ryanair shifts capacity
Ryanair will axe three Cork routes in 2026 after shifting an aircraft to Shannon over airport cost differences

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

IDA hands over 41-hectare Kilbarry site with potential for major Cork housing development
IDA hands over 41-hectare Kilbarry site with potential for major Cork housing development
The 41-hectare Kilbarry site has been rezoned for housing and could deliver a major new community by 2027

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Cork Airport serves 3.46 million passengers in busiest year ever breaking 15-year-old record
Cork Airport serves 3.46 million passengers in busiest year ever breaking 15-year-old record
Cork Airport is also undergoing significant development with €200m being allocated for projects in May last year

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Brennan acquires Cork's Republic of Work from investors and co-founder
Brennan acquires Cork's Republic of Work from investors and co-founder
CEO Frank Brennan acquires shares of investors David Ronayne and Dan and Linda Kiely

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

From 34 pubs to seven: How Youghal’s once-thriving pub scene has quietly vanished
From 34 pubs to seven: How Youghal’s once-thriving pub scene has quietly vanished
As historic pubs close and tourism hopes grow, Youghal’s shrinking nightlife reflects wider pressures on Ireland’s town centres

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Running a €260m retail business: 'Customers can't care about your problems. They want their stock'
Running a €260m retail business: 'Customers can't care about your problems. They want their stock'
The Barry Group in Mallow in Co Cork works with 100 Costcutters franchisees across Ireland and 100 Carry-Out off-licences, with around 40 smaller Quik Pick stores

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Cairn Homes expected on site in Blarney in January to begin €1.2bn housing development 
Cairn Homes expected on site in Blarney in January to begin €1.2bn housing development 
The multi-phase development is expected to take 10-12 years

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Green light for more than 70 Rochestown homes despite local objections 
Green light for more than 70 Rochestown homes despite local objections 
New homes will comprise 10 houses and 62 apartments at Monfieldstown and Mounthovel in Rochestown

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

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