24 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Mr. Simon Coveney T.D. and the Defence Forces’ Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Seán Clancy, attended the Naval Service Officer Commissioning Ceremony in Haulbowline Naval Base, Cork Habour today at 12pm. It was a very important and proud day... Read More
24 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Property prices in Cork have mirrored the national trend by rising during the quarter, according to the latest MyHome.ie Property Report. The report for Q2 2022, in association with Davy, shows that the median asking price for a property in the county is now €265,000. This means prices... Read More
24 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney TD, attended this year’s Naval Service Commissioning Ceremony at the Naval base in Haulbowline, County Cork where cadets of the 60th class were appointed to be Officers of the Permanent Defence Force. Addressing the newly commissioned Officers, Minister Coveney thanked them for their... Read More
23 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “We are Generation Rent” is the theme of this year’s annual Tenant Sentiment Survey 2022 carried out by Threshold, Ireland’s national housing charity Threshold uses this survey to give a voice to the experience of its clients, of Generation Rent, their aspirations and frustrations. The term may conjure... Read More
23 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The recent decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant approval for the Celtic Interconnector Project has triggered the next steps for a Community Benefit Fund to be established in East Cork. With onshore planning consents secured, SECAD Partnership CLG has now been appointed as the grant administrator for... Read More
23 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe House in East Cork has just completed a major investment by upgrading many of their guestrooms. The hotel, which is famous for having the original ‘farm to fork’ dining experience, is encouraging guests to disconnect from the world this Autumn/Winter. They have just completed a series of... Read More
23 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan is asking people to “be sound” and leave no trace when enjoying the outdoors this summer. Cork County Council has launched an anti-litter campaign to encourage people to dispose of their rubbish responsibly and help keep Cork County... Read More
22 June 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Offshore wind infrastructure will require servicing, so – just like an oil rig – it will benefit the nearest port with spinoff industries Sharing similar visions for the future, the Port of Cork Company was delighted to meet with Inis Offshore Wind, one of Ireland’s leading renewable energy... Read More
17 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Due to popular demand the much loved Irish folk rock group add a second date to the East-Cork venue for the 26th of June Hailing from Limerick, the popular Irish folk rock group made up of five members including former Munster rugby player Barry Murphy, Dan Murphy, Darragh... Read More
15 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Alpha Automation & Controls, the Cork based automation solutions provider, has announced plans to double its workforce over the next three years following a move to new state of the art premises in Carrigtwohill which were officially opened recently by the Minister for Foreign Affairs & Defence, Simon... Read More
13 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Investment of over €12m as part of the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, has today announced the signing of a new construction contract which will unlock the development of new housing in the East Cork area. Construction will shortly... Read More
12 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe House has reopened its outdoor heated pool for its guests this summer. Given the variable Irish climate; the pool, which is one of the few outdoor pools operating in Ireland, and is available all summer for guests to use. The pool dates back to 1957 when it... Read More