Cork Independent

28/11/2025

MUNSTER FINALS & ALL-IRELAND SFS ON THE CARD:
It may very well be the last weekend in November but there is no let up with games at local, provincial and national level across all codes. The games take place across Sat and Sun in hurling, football, ladies football and camogie! 🏐🏑

It may very well be the last weekend in November but there is no let up with games at local, provincial and national level across all codes.

28/11/2025

ABTRAN WORKERS EXPRESS CONCERNS:
A Cork-based call centre company which holds multiple contracts with state and semi-state agencies for customer service work has announced several new positions on one of these contracts in Eastern Europe. Abtran, which operates a call-centre in Mahon, has announced 20 positions as part of its contract with Electric Ireland at a newly opened office in Iasi, Romania.

By Steven Fox

28/11/2025

ZACH BRYAN TAKING THE HIGH ROAD TO CORK:
US country star Zach Bryan is set for not one but two gigs in Cork this summer. The Oklahoma-born singer played three sold out dates at the Phoenix Park in Dublin in June attracting around 120,000 fans but will rock SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this June, which should easily sell out. His gigs shouldn't affect the Cork hurlers either! 🎤🪕🎻
https://www.corkindependent.com/2025/11/26/zach-bryan-is-taking-the-high-road-to-cork/

27/11/2025

MERCY ED IS ‘EXCEPTIONALLY’ BUSY:
Mercy University Hospital (MUH) has announced that its emergency department (ED) is experiencing exceptionally high levels of activity, leading to significant delays for patients awaiting assessment and treatment. The hospital is managing a high volume of complex cases. MUH is appealing to people to consider all available care options before attending the ED. The ED is intended for genuine emergencies and life-threatening conditions only. For less urgent conditions, patients are advised to contact their GP, out-of-hours GP service, or local pharmacy for advice and treatment. The public is also encouraged to use their local injury units. 🚑🏨

27/11/2025

SINFIELD TO RUN IN CORK FOR MND:
An English rugby hero will run an ultra-marathon through Cork city next week to raise money and awareness for those impacted by motor neurone disease. English rugby union coach and former rugby league player Kevin Sinfield will be on Leeside on 2 December as part of his sixth annual 7 in 7 challenge. The gruelling challenge will see the 45 year old run 7 ultra marathons in 7 days across 7 cities or regions in the UK & Ireland.

An English rugby hero will run an ultra-marathon through Cork city next week to raise money and awareness for those impacted by motor neurone disease.

27/11/2025

AWARD RECOGNISES JOHN'S EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP:
"John believed in Cork’s potential and he worked tirelessly to help realise it."
On Tuesday night the late John Mullins was announced as the posthumous recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Business Award 2025 by Cork Chamber. The award recognises John’s exceptional leadership in business, his deep commitment to public & civic life, and his enduring impact on Cork & Ireland.

On Tuesday night the late John Mullins was announced as the posthumous recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Business Award 2025 by Cork Chamber.

27/11/2025

BRAIN TUMOUR 'WILL NEVER DEFINE ME':
A brave Cork teenager who lives today with the lasting effects of a childhood brain tumour has called for better support systems in Ireland. Erin Feagan, 19, was diagnosed with a brain tumour when she was just a one year old. This was the beginning of a long and difficult journey. Today, as a result of her battle with cancer which required multiple major surgeries, Erin’s speech and movement has been affected and she is now classified as having an acquired brain injury (ABI). 🫶

A brave Cork teenager who lives today with the lasting effects of a childhood brain tumour has called for better support systems in Ireland.

27/11/2025

Good morning everyone - happy Thursday! 🥳
We’ve a bigger than usual issue out today full of news, sport, music and much more. We've a 24 page pullout Christmas Gift Guide so pick up a copy today or read our epaper online at corkindependent.com! 🗞️ 🎅🎅🎅 🔴⚪

26/11/2025

HIGH VISIBILITY POLICING STRATEGY ROLLED OUT:
An additional 48 gardaí have been assigned to carry out patrols in Cork city centre, as part of a major new high visibility policing strategy being rolled out by An Garda Síochána. The plan will see 11 high visibility posts and beats across the city, which will have an operating time of 8am-4am.👮‍♀️👮
https://www.corkindependent.com/2025/11/26/new-high-visibility-policing-strategy-rolled-out-in-cork-city/

26/11/2025

CORK FAIR TO BRING 'HOPE' TO UKRAINE:
A festive event supporting vital humanitarian aid in Ukraine will take place this weekend. Cork-based charity The Greater Chernobyl Cause is holding its annual Christmas Craft Fair this Sunday from 11am to 5pm at Marian Hall in Ballinhassig.
The fair promises to be a highlight of the season, offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere and an extraordinary selection of handcrafted treasures perfect for Christmas gift-giving.
https://www.corkindependent.com/2025/11/26/cork-fair-to-bring-hope-to-ukraine/

24/11/2025

BREAKING - ZACH BRYAN TO PLAY PÁIRC UÍ CHAOIMH:
The hugely popular US country singer-songwriter Zach Bryan will play SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 June 2026! The shows have just been announced and tickets are on sale on Friday 5 December at 10am from Ticketmaster.ie. Earlier this year Zach Bryan played three sold out dates at the Phoenix Park Dublin in June. 🤠🪕🎸🎤

24/11/2025

DO WE NEED MUCH BETTER FOOD EDUCATION?
Based on a study done in the UK, 37% of 16-24 year old are obese (2019) compared to 29% in 2000. The HSE also published data on obesity in Ireland stating that 61% of Irish adults are considered overweight. Despite greater awareness of diet, lifestyle and health than ever before, populations continue to grow heavier, less healthy and more reliant on processed foods. Our food columnist Bia Sásta looked at this paradox...

The Health Paradox was the headline of a Mintel article (Mintel is a market intelligence agency who researches consumer behaviour and trends) and of course, I was intrigued.