16 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Investment of over €12m as part of the Midleton Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, has begun the construction of over 7.1km of new wastewater pipes which is part of a significant wastewater upgrade that will unlock the development of... Read More
15 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ESB has today opened a major battery plant at Aghada, Co Cork, which will add 19MW (38MWh) of fast-acting energy storage to help provide grid stability and deliver more renewables on Ireland’s electricity system. The projects are ESB’s first in a pipeline to deliver grid-scale battery technology at... Read More
12 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie People aged 65 years and over reminded to get second COVID-19 booster vaccine, with appointments available this week at vaccination centres in Cork and Kerry. Cork Kerry Community Healthcare is reminding all those aged 65 years and over that they can still avail of their second COVID-19 booster... Read More
11 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment Cork is well represented this year with 6 finalists in the 75th Miss Ireland proudly sponsored by TanOrganic. The 37 finalists vying for the coveted Miss Ireland 2022 title were revealed at a sparkling white party last week for this, the 75th Diamond Jubilee of the competition.... Read More
7 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Curtis Stigers to play two nights in Sea Church, Ballycotton, East Cork Award winning soul singer Curtis Stigers is set to play an exclusive two night set at Seachurch in Ballycotton this summer. The “You’re All That Matters To Me” singer will perform for two nights in the... Read More
7 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council, Cork Sports Partnership, Youghal Community Health Project, Aura Leisure Centre and South Coast Tri Club are delighted to support Swim Ireland to bring the inaugural Swim Fest Event to Youghal this July! James Kirby, Cork Sport Partnership said ”We encourage everyone to come down to... Read More
7 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Kinsale gas pipeline should not be decommissioned due to current pressures on gas supplies in Europe and a lack of alternatives in Ireland, according to Fine Gael TD David Stanton. Deputy Stanton, who represents Cork East, raised the matter of the imminent decommissioning of the Kinsale gas... Read More
5 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie What is a Peace Commissioner? Peace Commissioner is one of a variety of names for a person who is authorised to sign legal documents, assuming the documents are for use in Ireland only. Documents which a Peace Commissioners can sign The powers and duties of Peace Commissioners consist... Read More
4 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Estd 1991. The Audi quattro Cup is the largest amateur golf tournament series in the world The Audi quattro Cup is back on Irish soil after a break of two years with the Audi Cork regional competition taking place yesterday. Having been postponed in recent years, interest levels... Read More
4 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has advanced efforts in controlling an infestation of Giant Hogweed along the River Bride in East Cork. The invasive and toxic plant is a particular problem from Castlelyons to Tallow, where the river enters Waterford. Giant Hogweed was introduced to Ireland in the 19th Century... Read More
3 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water meet East Cork elected representatives to keep the community informed Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, today announced that a site has been acquired for a new state-of-the-art water treatment facility that will serve the East Cork community of Whitegate. Irish Water recently... Read More
3 July 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This Summer why not embark on a treasure hunt of memory making experiences in Cobh! For families seeking the ultimate day out, Cobh Tourism offers a free treasure hunt for young explorers looking to discover best points of interest in the town centre! Solo travellers, couples and groups... Read More