2 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Your Christmas Shopping All Wrapped Up Cork County Council Urges the Public to Support Local this Christmas as their 2019 ‘Think Cork County’ Campaign is Officially Launched In order to improve the local shopping experience over the festive season, Cork County Council are offering FREE and reduced parking... Read More
1 December 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Glen Rovers and Cork Senior hurling team star Patrick Horgan has been named as December’s Cork Person of the Month to mark his glittering hurling career to date. Born and reared in Blackpool, Patrick “Hoggy” Horgan has been playing hurling from a young age, working his way up... Read More
1 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has confirmed that new legislation on Gift Vouchers comes into effect on Monday the 2nd of December. Senator Lombard said: “The new legislation bans a number of unfair terms in gift voucher contracts and is great news for consumers. “This new legislation will bring... Read More
1 December 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South West Fine Gael T.D. and Minister of State at the Department of Health Jim Daly, has confirmed funding for the Ballinscarthy to Timoleague Walkway. Speaking at this mornings announcement Minister Daly said, “my Government colleague Minister Ring confirmed to me directly that over €13,000 in funding... Read More
1 December 2019, Sunday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie At the end of the week Cork County Council signed contracts with two Irish firms, Jon Civil Engineering Ltd and John Cradock Ltd, for the construction of the long-awaited Baile Bhuirne to Macroom Road Development, signalling the expected commencement of works before the end of the year.... Read More
30 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced details of its 2020 funding for the Arts. There are a total of eight schemes with funding available to support a wide range of arts activity, including opportunities for Arts Organisations, Festivals, Community Groups, Schools and Artists seeking funding for projects and activities... Read More
30 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Bumper fleets expected to attend prestigious international regatta incorporating Irish Cruiser Racing Association National Championships as part of historic club’s tricentenary celebrations The Royal Cork Yacht Club, the oldest yacht club in the world, haslaunched its online entry system for the prestigious Volvo Cork Week 2020 regatta which... Read More
30 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork East Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice, David Stanton, has welcomed confirmation that funding of €16,000 for the restoration of access to the Cobh Mall Beach. The money has been allocated under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s 2019 Outdoor... Read More
30 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The anticipated conclusion by Cork County Council of a feasibility study of an N25 relief road around Castlemartyr has been welcomed by Cork East Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, David Stanton. Cork County Council (CCC) have received funding from... Read More
30 November 2019 By Roger Vol M. Jones roger@TheCork.ie Very few legal things can give you the same exhilarating rush as surfing, which is why you’ll often find that to any surfing enthusiast, tackling those waves isn’t just something that they halfheartedly do. It’s something they plan for, anticipate, and work hard at. When it... Read More
29 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Following consultation and in agreement with the HSE, Irish Water and Cork County Council can confirm that the Do Not Consume Notice for customers in the Belvelly and Ticknock area has been lifted with immediate effect. The notice was issued for 76 properties in Belvelly served by a... Read More
29 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie GLOW, A Cork Christmas Celebration on the Grand Parade which last year was attended by over 160,000 visitors has begun and will run every weekend until Sunday December 22nd. The festival is organised by Cork City Council. As part of GLOW, people can enjoy fantastic views of Cork... Read More
