4 May 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Speaker denounces US police raids on campus Palestinian solidarity camps and criticises Israel for its destruction of education in Gaza Today’s weekly Cork Palestine Solidarity Campaign march and rally – the 29th held in the city since Israel’s war against Gaza commenced last October – heard Rola (Hamed)... Read More
4 May 2024 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The returning officer for the Local Elections in County Cork, Maurice Manning, recently confirmed that the counting of votes will commence on Saturday, June 8th, 2024. Counting will take place at three centres in North Cork, West Cork and at Cork County Hall. The start time on Saturday, June... Read More
3 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie First Female Admiral of Royal Cork Yacht Club, former Minister Simon Coveney, and key partners launch an action-packed programme for Volvo Cork Week 2024, which will welcome 10,000 sailors and attendees to Crosshaven and beyond. Volvo Cork Week, one of the most anticipated events on the global sailing... Read More
2 May 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Entertainment New Year’s Eve 1979. Two strangers are thrown together at Inish Dúbh Lighthouse: Christy the Keeper, shining a ceaseless vigil for all at sea, and the young woman who does not want to be saved. Both have plans for the evening. Both seem to want the same... Read More
2 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council is holding a series of public drop-in Vacancy & Dereliction sessions to provide information to members of the public on the supports available to refurbish vacant and derelict properties, including the popular Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. These informal, no appointment needed drop-in sessions are for... Read More
2 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Race organisers have advised that they have already reached 70% capacity for the 2024 Cork City Marathon and all three races are likely to sell out before the closing date on May 26th. The countdown to the highly anticipated Cork City Marathon 2024 on June 2nd is well... Read More
1 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Startup Sprint takes place at Republic of Work in Cork City on May 18th Start-ups and early-stage entrepreneurs are invited to apply for an immersive one-day event designed to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in all those with innovative ideas. The NDRC ‘Startup Sprint’ takes place in Republic of... Read More