At this year’s competition, Cork Chamber won in the Best Collaboration of Chambers, Business and Government category, marking the first-ever Irish win at the awards.

The theatre said the new sponsorship deal would help to support up to 100 jobs, while assisting in nurturing young musical talent.

Taking place this September, culminating in World Gratitude Day on Sunday, September 21, the initiative is an opportunity to honour the people who make an extraordinary difference.

Construction of a new broadband network is currently under way in the Carriganimmy deployment area, which covers Macroom, Kilberrihert, Slievereagh, and surrounding rural townlands.

The courses will be offered both in-person and online through a range of universities nationwide including University College Cork (UCC) and Munster Technological University (MTU).

The Toons Bridge Dairy Ricotta & Buffalo Ricotta cheeses were recalled yesterday by the FSAI due to the presence of ‘listeria monocytogenes’.

The programme aims to equip students with the skills, funding, and mentorship to transform their ideas into viable businesses.

The site, previously owned by the ESB, was transferred to the Land Development Agency (LDA) following an agreement which was reached in August of last year.

The charity, which responds to 999/112 calls including cardiac arrests, strokes and breathing difficulties, has a growing network of more than 300 volunteers who are active across 21 counties.

The TD said that every year he receives calls from his constituents about difficulties getting school bus places due to a shortage of drivers.

There were several objections by residents and local councillor Albert Deasy who said that the location was already the site of heavy traffic and that there would be insufficient parking.

With more than 15 years of experience, Ms Tecce has coached C-Suite leaders, senior executives and professional speakers across the globe.

Colm Burke, Fine Gael spokesperson for Cork, told The Echo that people are asking when the taskforce will be delivered.

Last year (2024) saw the highest change of use notifications received by local authorities across Ireland since the scheme began in 2018.

After their city exploration, the group went by train to Cobh, where they visited the Titanic Experience, took a boat trip with Cork Harbour Boat Hire, and went cycling on the Midleton to Youghal Greenway.

ISME’s Business Crime Survey found that of Irish businesses which experienced crime, 68% were targeted more than once, and 34% of SMEs spend over €5,000 annually on crime prevention.

Whether you are a total beginner or just looking for a new way to enjoy the sea, the fun and exclusive session provides an opportunity to try surfing, with all gear and instruction provided.

All four will sell their products in Aldi stores nationwide for a two-week period starting September 11.

As part of the national installation, the Youghal store received a major solar panel retrofit, which was successfully completed on Wednesday.

Cork Chamber will present its project at the upcoming 14th World Chambers Congress in Melbourne in September, where winners will be announced.

The film will tell the true story of legendary actor James ‘Jimmy’ Stewart, charting his journey from small-town Pennsylvania to Hollywood.

Cork was once again Ireland’s fastest-growing airport in July, with passenger traffic up 15% compared with July 2025.

The MTU event brought together research partners from higher education institutions in Ireland, France, Sweden, Romania, and Belgium.

Social Democrat councillor Isobel Towse said she was glad that the Minister had brought Ireland in line with other European countries.

Ms Deasy was given the gifts when she was named the two millionth passenger of 2025 at the airport. 

The 68-year-old man who died in a workplace accident in Macroom, Co Cork, yesterday has been named locally as Pat Corcoran.

The owner of Sun Studio Tan & Nails Salon said that the ban will not only impact his livelihood, but the livelihood of his seven employees.

Cork City Council reporter Amy Campbell says the new corporate plan prioritises development of the docklands, expansion of public transport, and more housing

Joe’s Farm Crisps, a family run farm in Killeagh, is offering people the chance to visit their farm for a number of fundraising days.

“We see them as Cork city ambassadors, to support residents, tourists, and businesses alike."

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central, said the lack of reference to Cork was “a huge concern” to him.

Rather than addressing the root cause of the problem by rapidly expanding testing capacity to meet growing demand, the RSA has moved the deckchairs around the Titanic, a TD has said.

An estimated 72.8 million nautical miles have been saved by choosing the direct connection through the Port of Cork.

The latest figures from the CSO show that residential property prices in the south-west, made up of counties Cork and Kerry, have risen by 8.2% over the 12 months to May 2025.

A union spokesperson said his members are at the end of their tether and afraid to go to work in the morning, because there are certain trains they don’t want to travel on.

TD says high tariffs would be detrimental to trade, in both directions, and if Donald Trump were to continue with this folly, he would face an enormous and immediate backlash.

The Cork native succeeds Gráinne McGuinness as editor of The Echo and Tom Fitzpatrick as editor of the Irish Examiner.

The application, lodged last week by Tricondale Ltd, is seeking to redevelop the building, located at 12-17 Patrick Street and 38-40 Maylor St, in a number of phases.

Founded by the late Finbarr Galvin and now led by his son, Justin Galvin, the dealership has many staff who have been with the business for 20, 30 or even 40 years.

SuperValu in Hollyhill, which has been owned and operated by the Singleton family for the last 20 years, announced to staff this week that a third party has been appointed as joint receivers.

One councillor said that in reality what is needed in Clonakilty is a bypass, but that's at least 25 years away.

The All-Ireland senior hurling final between Cork and Tipperary will take place in Croke Park on Sunday, July 20, and transport has already become an issue of some concern for fans.

Since 2015, 257 post offices have closed across the country and there were 87 post office closures in Munster alone.

Flatley’s lawyer said the star is an Irish citizen and has assets in this jurisdiction and he contended it could be “a form of discrimination” if the court were to make an order for security of costs against him.

The Japanese Prime Minister expressed his delight that Japan was chosen as the first country Mr Martin has visited in Asia since being re-elected as Taoiseach.

Six water supplies in the county were included in the EPA’s remedial action list at the end of last year, an inclusion which identifies the water supplies as being “at risk”.

Mr Kiely secured gold in both the over-80s 800m and 1500m events, with times of 3:09:35 and 6:51:00, respectively.

The Douglas restaurant and late-night bar announced its temporary closure in January following two decades of trading and it's had a facelift since.

Members of the CBA, local businesses and volunteers came together to refresh the popular city centre streets.

Established in 1902, the Walter Raleigh hotel is located on the sea front promenade in the town of Youghal.