26 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie When: Broadcast December 26th TG4 2024 @ 9.10pm A new documentary produced and directed by Darina Clancy of Cormorant Films will air on TG4 on St. Stephen’s night at 9.10pm. The documentary had its sold-out world premiere at the 69th Cork International Film Festival. This documentary takes you... Read More
24 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie As is now the tradition, the Bishops of Cork have issued a Joint Christmas message: “Once again, as Christmas approaches, it gives us joy as bishops of Cork to send you our greetings and to wish you and your loved ones a blessed, peaceful and happy Christmas. We... Read More
23 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne, and Ross will hold over 200 services throughout the 12 Days of Christmas and the days leading up to the Christmas Festival. The following list gives details of church services in the parishes and chaplaincies across the diocese. The list is organised... Read More
18 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Full Midleton Youghal Greenway to Open to Cyclists and Walkers Cork County Council has announced that the second and final phase of the Midleton Youghal Greenway will open to the public on Thursday, the 19th of December. The new section which extends from Mogeely through Killeagh to Youghal... Read More
18 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe Foods has renewed its collaboration with iStil 38 Premium Irish Vodka for Christmas, in a year that saw the drink named ‘World’s Best Neutral Vodka’ at the World Drink Awards in March. It’s the second year in a row that the two Irish companies have joined forces.... Read More
17 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Earlier this month Cobh Library acquired a rare and historically significant Ordnance Survey of Ireland map of the Lower Harbour of Cork, generously donated by Diarmuid Kilcullen the grandson of Cobh barrister Francis J Healy (b.1869–d.1931). The map, which is based on the Ordnance Survey of 1897, showcases... Read More
16 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Creative Communities Programme Fund 2025 is now open for applications. This year’s programme will focus on new and ambitious projects that establish cultural and creative activities in communities across Cork County. The fund assists projects that improve the quality of life and wellbeing in the... Read More
15 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Earlier this month Cobh Ramblers FC announced the grand opening of its new official retail shop located at 16 Roger casement Square Cobh P24 XC99, a milestone in the club’s continued growth and connection with fans and the community. The shop opened its doors today Wednesday, December 4,... Read More
14 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie As the RNLI comes to the end of its milestone 200th year, the charity is launching its annual Christmas fundraising appeal, with a focus on the volunteer crew members who are preparing to spend Christmas on call. On average, RNLI lifeboats launch over 100 times during the Christmas... Read More
13 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll is encouraging community groups to apply for funding to deliver climate action projects in their local area. Cork County Council has announced a supplementary call for applications for the Community Climate Action Programme. It provides targeted support to... Read More
10 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is encouraging private owners, custodians and community groups to apply for funding for the care, conservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of archaeological monuments in their area. The 2025 Community Monuments Fund will enable conservation works to be carried out on archaeological monuments deemed to be... Read More
6 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid has announced the next phase of works critical to the progress of the Celtic Interconnector project will commenced this week at Claycastle Beach, Youghal. The works will begin with the establishment of a work site in a section of... Read More