23 July 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie As part of its national tour, the acclaimed architectural exhibition, Free Market, arrived in Macroom last weekend, to a very positive response. The County Council supported event explores the vital role that market places play in the life of rural communities. Free Market, was Ireland’s national representation at... Read More
20 July 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie North Cork Fine Gael Councillor John Paul O’Shea has welcomed plans for a restructuring of the country’s health services, leading to the establishment of six new regional health areas, with one of the six areas to cover the counties of Cork and Kerry. “The new regional health authorities... Read More
3 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ESB Networks has today (Wednesday 3 July) announced the initial locations in 2019 to benefit from the upgrade of Ireland’s electricity meters to modern smart ready technology. The next generation electricity meters are a key part of Ireland’s Climate Action Plan 2019. Similar meters are currently being rolled... Read More
3 July 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Thousands of dairy farmers and dairy industry stakeholders are expected to attend Moorepark ’19, the Teagasc National Dairy Event for 2019, on Wednesday 3rd July at the Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Growing Sustainably’.... Read More
1 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork & Ross has a new Bishop since yesterday. Below are photos and the addresses of the outgoing, and incoming Bishops. Words of welcome of Bishop John Buckley at the beginning of Mass for the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Fintan Gavin Fáilte roimh go léir go dtí an... Read More
29 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The school term has ended for Primary Schools. In the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, following cumulative service of over 160 years, four primary school principals are retiring: Sinead Solleveld (South Abbey National School, Youghal), Harriet Pritchard (Bandonbridge National School), Sharon Hosford (The Model... Read More
29 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie North Cork Fine Gael Councillor John Paul O’Shea has welcomed news that funding of €1 million for the Disabled Persons Grant scheme (DPG) and Improvement Works In Lieu of social housing scheme (IWILs) has been approved for Cork County Council. €15m has been approved nationaly for the Scheme.... Read More
29 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Third win Cork in Two Weeks! Cork’s winning streak in the EuroMillions game continues after a winning ticket for last night’s EuroMillions Plus top prize was sold in Kanturk, Co. Cork. It is the third time in two weeks that the EuroMillions Plus top prize of €500,000 was... Read More
28 June 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie North Cork Fine Gael Councillor John Paul O’Shea has encouraged local businesses and farms to apply to the second phase of the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) which opened recently. The Cork North West General Election candidate said the Scheme will support operational support for biomass boilers... Read More
26 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A group of nine colleagues from the Barry’s Wholesale Group in Mallow, Co. Cork, who were motivated to begin a EuroMillions syndicate after their colleagues won €369,210 in the EuroMillions in July 2017 have cashed in themselves after they won the EuroMillions Plus top prize of €500,000 on... Read More
26 June 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A major Teagasc Open Day for the Irish dairy industry will take place in Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork, on Wednesday, 3 July. The theme of the Teagasc Moorepark ‘19 Open Day is ‘Growing Sustainably’, and the overall sponsor of the event is FBD Insurance, with additional support... Read More
24 June 2019, Monday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A former stately home has opened to the public. Doneraile Court is expected to further boost Doneraile Wildlife Park’s position as one of Ireland’s best performing attractions. The Council’s ‘Re-Imagine Doneraile’ festivities, took place on the street and in Fishpond Lane from 1pm to 5pm last Saturday,... Read More