5 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie For the past number of years Tree Week has been growing from strength to strength in the County of Cork, supported by Cork County Council. National Tree Week is an initiative of the Tree Council of Ireland with the support of Coillte, and this year takes place from... Read More
5 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork East TD Seán Sherlock has said the Caretaker Government has no mandate to deal with the COVID. 19 threat and a Dáil Committee and overnight sittings will be required to pass legislation to combat the global pandemic. Said Deputy Sherlock: “Collectively, we in the Dáil must up... Read More
4 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council, in recognition of the importance of the War of Independence and Civil War and acknowledging the enthusiasm that exists within the County to commemorate the centenary of this defining period of Irish history, has announced the opening of the County Cork Commemorations Grant Scheme 2020.... Read More
4 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Arts Grants Scheme and Municipal Districts Arts Development Fund will provide financial assistance for 167 artists and arts organisations this year. A total of 35 Arts Festivals across the county, including Skibbereen, Kanturk, Midleton, Mallow and Clonakilty submitted successful proposals for expanding their activities and... Read More
3 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cush Restaurant opens in Ballycotton, Co. Cork Cush Restaurant, a contemporary Irish food restaurant offering refined dining, has opened in the picturesque village of Ballycotton. The 40-seater restaurant has opened in what was previously known as restaurant Pier 26, overlooking Ballycotton Pier and the Ballycotton lighthouse. The restaurant... Read More
1 March 2020, Sunday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Councillor Ian Doyle was elected Mayor of the County of Cork on Monday. The unusual timing of the installation was due to the the election of the previous Mayor Cllr (now Deputy) Christopher O’Sullivan to Dáil Éireann in February’s General Election. A person cannot be a Cllr... Read More
29 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie St. Colman’s Church and Schoolhouse in Ballycotton Opens as New Music and Events Venue and Architecturally Designed Restaurant Sea Church in Ballycotton, East Cork will open this weekend as an intimate music and events venue and architecturally designed restaurant overlooking the rugged coastline. Following a multi-million euro restoration... Read More
29 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has launched a book entitled ‘Sally & Jake – Think Road Safety’, providing primary school children in 2nd to 5th class a new way to learn about the importance of Road Safety. The book has been written and produced by Cork County Council’s Water &... Read More
29 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A leading Spanish tour operator, Catai, and some of its top-producing travel agents, have been visiting Cork – as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The travel professionals were here to experience at first-hand the wealth of things to see and do here for Spanish holidaymakers. Their... Read More
26 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The wreck of the MV Alta is closed, the oil has been removed, as has the access ladder so #StayAway Cork County Council’s Oil Spill Assessment Team convened today at 4.30 PM as part of its Oil Spill Contingency Plan in response to the grounding of a cargo... Read More
26 February 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Spike Island has been allocated a total of €150,214 for the development of its coastal walkway route according to David Stanton, Fine Gael TD for Cork East and Minister of State at the Department of Justice & Equality. The funding has been awarded under the Department of Community,... Read More
25 February 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The 2020 Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle Sportive will take place on Saturday, April 4th this year, aiming once again to raise vital funds for the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, four Lions Clubs in Cork City and County and Camden Fort Meagher Restoration Committee. Building on last year’s... Read More