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
23 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park announces plans to breed Indian Rhino in the near future at the County Cork visitor attraction as part of the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme (EEP) Fota Wildlife Park recently have announced the arrival of a new seven-year-old female Indian Rhino, Maya. The animal came... Read More
21 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie New deal will run for duration of 2020 season The Metropole Hotel Cork – has been announced as the main sponsor of Cobh Ramblers FC. The hotel’s logo will adorn the club’s iconic claret and blue jersey for the 2020 season. The sponsorship deal was announced at an... Read More
20 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fáilte Ireland recently revealed its brand-new marketing campaign to businesses in the Cork tourist industry at a meeting in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Little Island. The National Tourism Development Authority is launching its new domestic holiday campaign to the public from mid-February on TV, radio and... Read More
19 February 2020, Wednesday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The cargo ship ran aground in Ballycotton on Sunday (16 February 2020), some six thousand kilometres since its crew abandoned it back in September 2018 when its engines failed over a thousand kilometres from Bermuda. Cork County Council’s Oil Spill Assessment Team convened again today as part... Read More
15 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Midleton Pollinator plan was adopted by members of Cork County Council’s East Cork Municipal District on Monday 3rd of February. The plan builds on the work already carried out in Midleton and on the recommendations of the All Ireland Pollinator Plan to support biodiversity throughout East Cork.... Read More
12 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A young mum who has overcome cancer twice is encouraging people to get behind Daffodil Day 2020 to help fund much needed supports. Speaking at the launch of the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day, which is proudly supported by Boots, Shannen Joyce (25) from Youghal outlined how vital... Read More
9 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Parents and teachers often dread visiting the library with neurodiverse children. They fear the child may become agitated by lights, overwhelmed by different stimuli or just need some comfort. Cork County Council’s mobile and branch libraries have a solution. As part of the Library Service’s commitment to inclusion,... Read More
2 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The winner of the inaugural Cork County Business of the Year Award will be announced on Friday 7th February in Cork County Hall by Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Christopher O’Sullivan. The announcement will be the final stage of the Cork County Business and Tourism Awards, an... Read More