21 April 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie As this year’s Trocaire Lenten campaign comes to an end, a young mother from Rwanda has sent a message of thanks to the people of Cork for their donations which have helped to completely change her life. Twenty-five years ago, Josiane Umumarashavu, who was aged 3, survived the... Read More
21 April 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Lifeboat Callout to 40 ft Yacht at 7.40 pm last Night. The Courtmacsherry All-Weather RNLI Lifeboat was called out at 7.40 pm last night (Saturday) to go to the aid of a 40 ft Yacht which sought assistance 34 Miles off Courtmacsherry and due south of the Seven... Read More
21 April 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister signals further delay to NBP decision Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Michael Moynihan says the lack of broadband in communities in north Cork is placing unfair restrictions on people living there. Deputy Moynihan says there is a palpable frustration in towns and villages which have... Read More
20 April 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie • GoBé operates 13 services every day between Cork and Dublin Airport • Luxury coaches with on-board toilets, sockets for charging electrical devices and free Wi-Fi • Promotional fare of €15 single or €25 return, valid until 14 April 2019 GoBé customers can now get from Cork City... Read More
20 April 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The level of residential property sales in Munster increased by 2.2% in 2018 to 14,178 according to an analysis of the Property Price Register carried out by leading property website MyHome.ie This means that property sales in Munster accounted for 25% of total national sales of 56,836 last... Read More
19 April 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The first of 102 cruise liners MV Astoria arrived into Cobh on Monday 1st April. 2019 will be a record year for the Port of Cork with the numbers of scheduled calls the highest the port has ever seen. Capable of handling some of the largest liners, carrying... Read More
18 April 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has confirmed that South-West Cork is set to benefit from €151,782 funding for pier and harbour projects. The significant allocation will help Cork County Council to carry out developments on the following projects: – Baltimore Harbour; €14,344 for new power supply facilities, and... Read More
17 April 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie
17 April 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie
17 April 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Brosnan’s Centra Fastnet Triathlon is a firmly established annual event in Schull in beautiful West Cork that attracts a lot of visitors to the area, making for a fun and lively atmosphere around the village. This year as well as having the Sprint distance race there will... Read More
16 April 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ballydehob “The Little Village with the Festive Heart” wil take place at the start of May. The Ballydehob Jazz Festival rolls out another outstanding programme featuring International Concert Headliners, Irish Supremos, a Live Music Trailall Weekend, Dance and Art Workshops, & the return of the Giant Puppets in... Read More
15 April 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson and TD for Cork South Central Michael McGrath has called on the Transport & Tourism Minister to ensure that all efforts are made to accommodate cruise ships at the Port of Cork facilities in Cobh while construction work is carried out at Dublin Port.... Read More