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5 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced the first recipients of its new Heritage Grant Scheme, with 23 Historical and Community groups set to benefit from up to €1,000 each in funding. The successful projects include a wide range of historical publications, Heritage Week events, exhibitions, archives, video documentaries and...
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4 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Spike Island Cork recently played host to Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD who visited the historic island which has been making waves in Ireland’s heritage and tourism circles. Minister Noonan thanked Cork County Council for the fascinating visit to Cork’s own Alcatraz...
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3 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park is delighted to announce two new Ring-tailed Lemur babies, the first set of babies born at Fota Wildlife Park of this endangered species in 12 years. Fota Wildlife Park is calling on the public to help name the two babies via an online survey at...
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2 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Harbour, White Bay, Kinsale, Bantry and Castletownbere have all fallen short of clean status in the latest nationwide litter survey of beaches and harbours by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL). In all, 40% of 32 coastal areas surveyed were clean, but there was a rise...
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31 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The National Space Centre at Elfordstown Earthstation outside Midleton, in partnership with Killagh neighbour Greywood Arts has announced an open call for a unique Space Waste artist residency. The one-month sculptural project examines the debris produced by the acceleration of space technology and is supported by Cork County...
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26 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie More than one hundred community groups across Cork County are set to receive funding under the Community Enhancement Programme 2021. The programme aims to help communities to carry out minor improvements to buildings including energy-saving projects, renovate community centres, develop community amenities and purchase equipment. The county-wide allocation...
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26 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has today formally signed up to the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan (AIPP). Getting on board with this ambitious five-year roadmap to help bees and nature is further evidence of the Council’s commitment to playing a leading role in making its land more pollinator friendly. One-third of...
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26 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council in conjunction with the Irish Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland are appealing to members of the public to be mindful of their personal safety if they’re visiting the coast this week. The three organisations have issued guidelines for anyone taking part in coastal walks....
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25 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A new book has been published about the Irish War of Independence rebels held on Spike Island in 1921, which marks 100 years this year. Spike Island’s Republican Prisoners, 1921, is now on sale, authored by historian and long term island employee, Tom O’Neill. The book details the...
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23 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines available in 44 Cork Pharmacies The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID 19 VOCID19 vaccine is now available in 44 pharmacies in Cork, the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has revealed, and the IPU is now calling for this to be extended, so that all pharmacies registered to administer COVID 19...
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21 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 22 angling charter vessels authorised to take part in Tuna CHART programme, operating from ports in Donegal, Sligo, Galway, Clare, Cork and Waterford Anglers in Ireland are taking part in a unique catch, tag and release programme to help Irish and international scientists learn more about the largest...
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16 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Beach Lifeguards are out patrolling the county beaches and have already had a busy season. The weather has been mixed but the beautiful County Cork beaches are being well frequented this season. Swimmers, Walkers, Kiters, Surfers, Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Water Safety Courses,...
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