28 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is seeking public engagement on the first stage of a new Climate Action Plan for the county. The consultation will inform how we can best tackle the challenges posed by our changing climate, while working to meet national targets for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.... Read More
27 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cobh in County Cork is the dedicated cruise berth in Ireland. There are other facilities in Cork that can also handle cruise liners such as Ringaskiddy Deepwater Quay (seen in the PortOfCork.ie video above) and the Cork City Quays. One of the most abiding memories of cruising in... Read More
27 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Artist Studios, Exhibition & Education Spaces Open at Cork Art Residency – opening is comes just in time for launch of the May Sunday Festival on 29 April The Minister for Finance Michael McGrath TD officially opened a new resource for artists in Cork today, when he cut... Read More
25 April 2023 By Gareth Nigel gareth@TheCork.ie Stryker is an admired multinational brandname, and a large employer – however Stryker is in the headlines for the wrong reasons for the second time this month today SIPTU members employed at the Stryker plants in Carrigtwohill, county Cork, have expressed grave concerns about their safety “following a... Read More
17 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The East Cork based brand ‘Ballymaloe Relish’ has once again placed Irish food on the global map after winning a much-coveted Snacking d’Or award. The awards are organised by France Snacking magazine, and every year they reward the most innovative products and equipment in the world of snacking... Read More
14 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A celebration of summer’s arrival, the May Sunday Festival in East Cork is one of the most unique and magical Irish festivals. Taking place at Glenbower Woods since the 1830’s, this year’s May Sunday Festival & Art Trail runs from 29 April to 14 May 2023, with a... Read More
12 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) has welcomed the first cruise ship of 2023, the beginning of what will be an exciting and busy season for the port, local community and tourism sector. The first cruise liner of the season, ‘The Ambience’, docked quayside in Cobh on Monday,... Read More
5 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Entertainment The Alter Ego Comedy Club makes a return to the stunning East Cork venue of Sea Church Ballycotton next month, with an impressive lineup of performers over a three night extravaganza from April 20th. Hosted by Cork’s own Chris Kent, 12 talented Irish comedians will take to... Read More
1 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East James O’Connor, in recent weeks, urged families to apply for School Transport Scheme early this year to ensure they don’t miss out on a place for their children. Deputy O’Connor said first time users can now apply for the State backed School... Read More
21 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Kerry Community Healthcare is calling on all adults and children over the age of six months, who are due a COVID-19 vaccine, to visit their nearest clinic. If anyone is unsure of their vaccine status, you can check by contacting HSELive on 1800 700 700. Dr Anne... Read More
20 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Broadband outages should be restored with the same urgency as electricity outages and all broadband service providers should provide latest performance and accessibility updates to service users in real time, a Fine Gael TD has said. Cork East TD, David Stanton, said: “When electricity supplies are disrupted, ESB... Read More
18 March 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Representatives of Cork County Council, who are in New York for the St Patrick’s Day period, met with senior executives from Tourism Ireland yesterday (Wednesday, 15 March). They were briefed on Tourism Ireland’s promotional programme in the United States for 2023, which is in full swing right now.... Read More
