30 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie English sparkling wine is typically produced to the traditional method and mostly using the same varieties of grapes as used in Champagne – Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Pinot Meunier. English sparkling wine producers often employ Champagne terminology to describe the styles of their wine, such as “Classic Cuvée”,... Read More
30 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has recently said the Government must proceed with plans for a vacant properties tax, following preliminary census results showing rates of vacancy in the city. Despite vacancy rates across Cork city and county falling in this census, preliminary data from Census 2022 shows... Read More
29 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce the signing of Louis Britton. The 21-year-old English striker joins having spent the first half of the season on loan at Waterford, where he has scored 10 league goals in 18 appearances. Speaking to CorkCityFC.ie, Britton said: “I am delighted to... Read More
29 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is encouraging groups and individuals to apply to be part of Culture Night 2022. The annual event, which celebrates culture, creativity and the arts across the country, will take place on Friday, September 23rd 2022. Culture Night will see Cork County turn into a free... Read More
29 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s Everton AFC has been recognised as the latest winners of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award. The amateur football club based in Togher, Cork City, has grown from strength to strength since its establishment over 60 years ago. It began in 1958 with one junior team.... Read More
29 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The new Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins has warmly welcomed the first cruise ship of 2022 into Kinsale. The German luxury cruise ship, Europa, with 400 passengers and 275 crew on board, anchored just outside Kinsale Harbour where passengers were then tendered into Kinsale,... Read More
29 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Major reforms to Community Employment, Tús and the Rural Social Scheme will extend eligibility criteria for Cork participants and provide additional flexibility to local supervisors when it comes to recruitment, a Cork North Central TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke said: “These schemes support a range of vital... Read More
29 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Details of the N71 Bandon Southern Relief Road extension study area and initial preliminary options are now available online. This section of the N71, in the environs of Bandon Town has exceeded carrying capacity. Cork County Council is working on transport solutions for the N71 Bandon Southern Relief... Read More
29 June 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Formed in 1985, the League of Ireland Premier division has brought joy and happiness to the face of many Irish men and women. Despite not being one of the most successful leagues in Europe, the league has found a way to bring entertainment not only on the football... Read More
28 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cllr Michael Creed, Deputising for the Mayor of the County of Cork welcomed Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney to Béal na Bláth in County Cork to see the works which have taken place to date and those that are planned at the memorial in advance of the centenary... Read More
28 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Michael Moynihan recently called for an explanation as to why petrol prices at the pump are so high now given that the cost of a barrel of oil is at a “reasonable” point compared to the recent past. Deputy Moynihan, who... Read More
28 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork City Council, is undertaking water network improvement works on the Blackrock Road to improve the water supply network in the area. Irish Water wishes to advise customers on Blackrock Road, Barringtons Avenue, Lisnalee Drive, Sunnyside, Temple Gardens, Rockliffe Terrace, Rockliffe Village,... Read More