PHOTOS: Ocean to City boat race

4 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Good fun yesterday in the sunshine The ‘Ocean to City’ also known as ‘An Rás Mór’ has become Ireland’s largest rowing and paddling race. It’s also the flagship event of Cork Harbour Festival each year. The first race took place during Cork Cities 2005 European Culture year. Now,... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORT

2nd June, 2023

EAST CORK: Ballymaloe House celebrates Irish artists with sculpture exhibition

2 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Showcasing 27 Irish artists A flock of plunging gannets are among almost 50 sculptures that will be on display at Ballymaloe House Hotel this summer. The world-renowned hotel in East Cork has partnered with prominent local art curator Richard Scott to run an outdoor sculpture exhibition for the... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

1st June, 2023

OFFSHORE WIND will progress thanks to joint venture for Cork and Clare projects

1 June 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie EDF Renewables Ireland and Simply Blue Group sign partnership deal on Western Star and Emerald floating offshore wind projects in Ireland EDF Renewables Ireland has entered into a partnership to develop the Western Star and Emerald floating wind projects with Simply Blue Group. The partnership is subject to... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

31st May, 2023

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Cork’s lesser known stately homes and gardens

31 May 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork has many stately homes and gardens for you to visit – here are some of the lesser known properties In order to preserve Ireland’s heritage and encourage owners to make their noteworthy property and/or garden open to the public Section 482 of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

31st May, 2023

Community Engagement is Underway for Proposed Mallow to Dungarvan Greenway

31 May 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Senior members of the proposed Dungarvan to Mallow Greenway project team provide update on local community engagement activities The Dungarvan to Mallow Greenway, as proposed, is a 74-kilometre long walking and cycling path that would connect Mallow, County Cork to Dungarvan, County Waterford linking the towns and villages... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

31st May, 2023

Bressie in Ballycotton

31 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sea Church in East Cork to host live version of Niall Breslin’s ‘Where is my mind?’ Musician and mental health advocate Niall Breslin, AKA Bressie, is bringing his podcast ‘Where is my Mind?’ to a live audience at the stunning Sea Church in Ballycotton on Sunday, June 4th.... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

24th May, 2023

Stanton not Standing

24 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie David Stanton has announced he will not be standing for election in the next General Election. The Cork East TD is the fifth Fine Gael deputy to announce they will not seek re-election. The well-known Deputy has achieved much for the region over decades of service, Taoiseach and... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

21st May, 2023

Over €90,000 Announced under County Cork Heritage & Commemorations Grant Schemes

21 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced a total of €93,309 in funding for 42 projects and initiatives under the 2023 County Cork Heritage and Commemorations Grant Schemes. Groups from each of Cork County’s eight municipal districts are set to benefit from this year’s funding. Cork County Council’s Heritage and... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

20th May, 2023

O’Connor encourages sports clubs to avail of funding through Sports Energy Support Scheme

20 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sports Funding Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East James O’Connor recently welcomed the re-opening of the Sports Energy Support Scheme. A total of €35 million is being made available by Government, as part of Budget 2023, to sports clubs and organisations across the country to tackle the increasing... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS, SPORT

19th May, 2023

Ballycotton RNLI rescues 12 people from passenger boat with engine trouble off Ballycotton lighthouse

19 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two crew members and its group of ten passengers were rescued today (Friday 19 May) after the boat they were travelling in developed engine failure east of Ballycotton lighthouse. Ballycotton RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat, The Austin Lidbury was requested to launch by the skipper of the boat at 10.09am... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS

19th May, 2023

Over €1 million allocated to Cork East projects under Community Recognition Fund

18 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Department of Rural and Community Development is to allocate total funding of €1,039,535 to Cork County Council under its inaugural Community Recognition Fund for the development and upgrade of community infrastructure and facilities in Cork East, according to local Fine Gael TD, David Stanton. The Community Recognition... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

18th May, 2023

Irish Navy takes delivery of 2 Inshore Patrol Vessels

18 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Welcome News, but raises questions: Are the boats too small? How will they be staffed in a recruitment crisis? Why does Ireland not have a dedicated Minister for Defence? (the role is a job share with the Tanaiste) Following an epic 35 day, 10,000 nautical mile voyage from... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS