15 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cully & Sully and LEAF Ireland are planting four new Na Coillte Beaga (little woodlands) in schools throughout County Cork 800 native trees will be planted by four schools across County Cork. The four schools are Midleton College, Rockboro Primary, Scoil Realt na Mara, Ballycotton, and St. John... Read More
15 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Education and Training Board is hosting its first ‘Cork College of FET’ (CCFET) Open Day today. This is the first since announcing their new branding. Prospective learners will get a glimpse into some of the ‘Cork College of FET’ Campuses, meet with staff and learners, explore clubs... Read More
15 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Like many countries, Sri Lanka has no embassy in Dublin, preferring to have its London Embassy accredited to Ireland. Fortunately, anyone needing consular services in Ireland need not travel to the UK, because Sri Lanka has an Honorary Consul in the Republic. Interestingly, the representative is not in... Read More
15 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie University College Cork has many things on campus, including a Church, but did you know it has a foreign ‘Consulate’ also? A capital city such as Dublin has many foreign Embassies, while a secondary city such as Cork has many Consulates. A Consulate can be headed by: A... Read More
14 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Gastropub is very much open for business after renovations It’s hard to describe where the Barn Gastropub is. Its official address according to eircode.ie is Lota More Glanmire, Co Cork, T45 X684. However given that the word Lota is usually associated with a the Tivoli dual carriageway... Read More
14 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over 26,000 passengers forecast to pass through the gateway to the South of Ireland between March 16 and 20, 2022 This month saw the lifting of the last remaining travel restrictions on entering Ireland. With the addition of an extra bank holiday and the return of horse racing... Read More
14 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Discover the best of local art, craft, and design in the most beautiful, hidden setting in Cork City Nano Nagle Place. The St Patrick’s Weekend outdoor markets complement the wonderful museum, gardens, and shops so that there is even more to explore and enjoy! The weekend markets offer... Read More
14 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie West Cork A 2.07 hectare (5.11 acre) parcel of development land in Drimoleague village will go to auction later this month. The land, which has two semi-detached, partially constructed houses and the foundations for eight more, will go to auction with Youbid.ie on March 24 with an advised... Read More
14 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Aintree Grand National winning jockey and Audi Naas performance ambassador, Rachael Blackmore joins Driving Progress host, academic and broadcaster Emma Dabiri in the final episode of the podcast series. From humble beginnings to top of the world, Blackmore discusses winning the Aintree Grand National, being crowned the BBC... Read More
14 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Due to increased infection control measures, Bantry General Hospital has temporarily suspended hospital visiting effective immediately, including St. Joseph’s Residential Unit, which is located on the hospital grounds. Visiting will only be allowed on compassionate grounds and must be pre-arranged with Ward managers and hospital consultants. All theatre... Read More
14 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Anam Cara, a national organisation supporting bereaved parents, holds thirteen face-to-face meetings across the country each and every month. Every parent present at the meeting have many things in common, however the most significant being, the loss of a child. Taking that first step to attend a meeting... Read More
13 March 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie When you own a business, of course, you want to do anything you can to protect it in every way. One thing you might consider not only to protect your business as a whole but also your employees is a corporate security guard service. The world is facing... Read More