9 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Motorsport this St Patricks Day Bank Holiday near Clonakilty The 43rd Clonakilty Park Hotel West Cork Rally is just over a week away and the entry list has revealed a very exciting line up of drivers and machinery. The main field is oversubscribed with over 190 crews listed,... Read More
9 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Everyman Theatre and Reggie present REGGIE’S GUIDE TO SOCIAL CLIMBING Premiere THU 9 MAR, 8PM Until SUN 19 MAR, 8PM (WED–FRI & SUN) | 5PM & 9PM (SAT) TICKETS €34 | Concession €31 | Student €16 Cork’s most beautifully spoken millionaire – and king of the parody –... Read More
9 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has taken delivery of two electric compact sweepers, marking a significant step forward in the Council’s commitment to promoting and implementing sustainable practices. This is the first time any Local Authority in Ireland has taken delivery of such machines, which will be used to maintain... Read More
9 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Taking place nationwide until 10 March, STEPS Engineers Week provides primary and secondary school children with the opportunity to explore the creative world of engineering and the diverse opportunities a career in the sector can offer. The week-long celebration of the engineering profession in Ireland is managed by... Read More
9 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Men’s Shed New members continue to join the Carrigaline Men’s Shed. New activities are being organised as the membership grows. Activities for the men’s health and well being are continuously promoted. The walking group is well established and now some of the Shedders are planning a weekly pitch... Read More
9 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Renaissance man Tadhg Curtis has provided community development in Mallow for over 50 years. What makes him very unique is that he has been involved in a leadership role in almost every aspect of the life of his home town. That involvement includes the arts, development and enterprise... Read More
8 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie AFTA’s ambition is to convert its entire aircraft fleet to SAF burning alternative power plants in the coming years and is currently exploring funding options to make this happen. Cork Headquartered, Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), an Enterprise Ireland (HPSU) client company, training commercial pilots in co-operation with... Read More
8 March 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Sport / Entertainment Ian Garry, perhaps appropriately nicknamed “The Future”, is looking to become exactly that within the UFC. The Irish fighter can still be considered to be a rookie of sorts when it comes to professional MMA fighting, although he has been making an incredible impression, especially... Read More
8 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD James O’Connor has called for the contract with the NCT operator not to be renewed over the “serious mismanagement” of the testing service. The Cork East TD said the Government must “fix” the unacceptable delays in the car testing service. “There’s a backlog of 400,000... Read More
6 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service will host a series of events to mark this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD)which takes place on Wednesday, 8th March. Welcoming the Library Service programme for IWD, Deputy Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Deirdre O’Brien commented, “This year’s International... Read More
7 March 2023, Tuesday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney officially opens Local Enterprise Week 2023 Local Enterprise Office (LEO), Cork City has praised the resilience of micro and small businesses as it kick started Local Enterprise Week 2023. The organisation provided training for almost 1,500 people last year... Read More
6 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Elected members of Cork County Council and Waterford City and County Council were briefed today on the Emerging Preferred Route (EPR) for the Dungarvan-Mallow Greenway, with a view to a further public consultation on the Greenway taking place from June. Today, elected members of Cork County Council and... Read More