14 October 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie If I said to you “The Dean of Cork” you might think I was referring to a religious title, because there is a gentleman who is the “Dean of Cork & Rector of St. Fin Barre’s Union” within the Church of Ireland, the current gentleman’s profile is here.... Read More
14 October 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has been shortlisted in 11 categories in the seventeenth annual Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards 2020. The Excellence in Local Government Awards 2020 (ELG Awards), sponsored by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, are held to recognise and celebrate the outstanding... Read More
14 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Background: Local Authorities are responsible for graveyards, so any change in practice must begin with your Local City or County Council The Green Party in Cork has asked officials of Cork City Council to meet with residents seeking an “eco-graveyard” in the city. The request comes after Cork... Read More
14 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Clare Independent T.D. Michael McNamara says the €10m allocated to Cork and Shannon Airports in Budget 2021 is “utterly inadequate” to compensate the airports for the Government’s decision to shut down the Irish aviation sector. He said, “Aviation is one of Ireland’s largest sectors, yet the Government has... Read More
14 October 2020 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie COVID is affecting the travel industry and travel insurance industry A number of Ireland’s leading tourist attractions have turned green last week (Thursday) to highlight the plight of inbound tourism as pandemic restrictions persist. The event has been organised by industry leaders to send a clear message to... Read More
14 October 2020 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie One thing that’s characterised the coronavirus pandemic seems to be misinformation. First, World Health Organisation said there was nothing to worry about at all. Then it changed its mind. Next, we heard that children couldn’t transmit the virus. Evidence of increased spread with the reopening of schools now... Read More
14 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Over €140,000 to be granted for Town and Village Improvements in Cork East Total funding of €140,600 will be allocated between four Cork East towns under the third round of the Accelerated Measure of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, says Fine Gael TD for Cork East Constituency,... Read More
13 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Here in Cork; Wellington IT, the Irish technology partner to the credit union sector, has now announced a new five-year technology partnership with Bishopstown Credit Union, to help it automate and digitise its business so it can grow faster and increase staff productivity. Wellington IT’s customer banking app,... Read More
13 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 22 community-based projects in Cork will benefit from the Community Fund donation To date, over €478,000 has been shared with over 1,300 community-based projects nationwide during Covid-19 Tesco Ireland has announced that it will dedicate the sixth round of its 2020 Community Fund Programme to Covid-19 impacted community-based... Read More
13 October 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cabinet has awarded the contract for construction on the Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade The project – at the end of the Cork-Dublin Motorway – is expected to cost €215 million in total with all works expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2024. The scope of... Read More
13 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Aontú Rep for Cork North West Becky Kealy has written to the Bishops of Cork “on behalf of young Catholics in the area” to raise the issue of masses remaining suspended and churches closed, and the impact this has had on people of faith. Becky Kealy said “The... Read More
13 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water advises that water main improvement works on the Kilmoney Road Upper, Carrigaline Cork may cause disruption to supply for homes and businesses on Wednesday 14 October from 11.30 to 15.30. Irish Water advises that customers in Rose Hill, The Briary, Hill Crest, Hill Side, Ard na... Read More