5 June 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Local Democracy Taskforce established to reform and strengthen local government Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne and Minister of State with responsibility for planning local government John Cummins TD have confirmed the establishment of the Local Democracy Taskforce to finalise a programme of reform... Read More
13 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The weekly prize of €50,000 goes to Prize Bond number LA488119 held in County Cork. The bond was purchased in 2009. There were over 8,822 prizes awarded in this week’s Prize Bond Draw, amounting to more than €738,575. In addition to a €500,000 prize awarded on the last... Read More
13 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Pipe Band Win Congratulations to Carrigaline Pipe Band who won the Mid Ulster Pipe Band competition in Cookstown, Co Tyrone on Saturday, June 7th. Twelve of the best Pipe Bands in the country competed, with judges from the six counties and Scotland adjudicating. Carrigaline tied with Tullylagan in the piping... Read More
13 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The show takes place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June, with more than 40,000 people expected to attend across the two days. The showgrounds will be open to the public from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM both days. To help manage the influx of visitors, organisers have... Read More
13 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Coachford garda station re-opens after major 12-month refurb Minister of State for the Office of Public Works (OPW) Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD today attended the official re-opening of Coachford Garda station. This new facility will now provide modern, fit for purpose accommodation to serve the Garda unit in... Read More
13 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has officially opened the newly refurbished Carrigaline Library and has launched longer opening hours for library members in Carrigaline, Kinsale and Mallow. The ribbon was cut at the facility by Cllr Patrick Donovan, deputising for the Mayor of the County of Cork; Minister of State... Read More
12 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Lisavaird Co-Op Launches Special Centenary Annual Report Celebrating 100 Years of Progress and Community Lisavaird Co-Op has officially launched its 2024 Annual Report, a specially commissioned publication marking 100 years since the Co-Op’s founding in March 1925. This year’s report is not only a detailed review of business... Read More
12 June 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Stawki bet is a modern online platform that combines a wide range of games, convenient service and a high level of customer care. The platform was created for all lovers of high-quality gaming content, those who want to have fun in a safe and comfortable environment. Let’s... Read More
11 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork and Kerry County Councils are seeking public input to inform the development of a regional EV Strategy. The goal of the strategy is to establish the principles that will guide the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the South-West region. As part of this initial... Read More
10 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New Tuath Housing development prioritises accessibility and inclusion The ribbon was recently been cut on Ard Na Mara, a new housing development for older persons in Schull, Co. Cork Cllr Danny Collins, deputising for the Mayor of County Cork Cllr Joe Carroll, officially opened Ard na Mara today.... Read More
9 June 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin councillor for Cork City South West, Joe Lynch, has welcomed the approval by Cork City Council of a new 56 home residential development at Innishmore in Ballincollig, which will be named ‘Innishmore Gardens’. The development will comprise 56 new homes, ranging from 4-bed to 1-bed properties... Read More
9 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There’s a new exciting addition to East Cork’s hospitality offering, with the opening of The Salty Dog cafe / restaurant at the pier in Ballycotton. The venue, open five days a week all year round from breakfast to dinner, occupies the former site of Cush, which recently relocated... Read More