2 August 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fine Gael County Councillor John Paul O’Shea has said many renters across Cork have yet to claim their tax credit worth €750 per person. Cllr. O’Shea is urging renters to claim the credit, which was introduced by Fine Gael to help tenants with their monthly rent. “Under this... Read More
31 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “My ambition is to complete the roll-out of Hot School Meals to all remaining Primary Schools as part of Budget 2025” The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced that 168 additional primary schools have been approved for the Hot School Meals Programme. The announcement means... Read More
31 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Property News Meitheal Architects, has announced the completion of the conservation, refurbishment, and redevelopment of the former Dairygold offices at West End in Mallow Town Centre. The project, which was acquired by Focus Housing Association, represents a significant achievement in sustainable urban renewal and adaptive reuse. The project... Read More
29 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tracing your birth information and birth family “If you were adopted, you may want to find your birth family” says Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service. “Alternatively, you might be a birth parent trying to trace your child who was adopted. The new Birth Information... Read More
26 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie TFI Local Link Cork is enhancing bus services between Mitchelstown and Mallow from Sunday 28th of July 2024. This enhancement is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part... Read More
25 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Event held at the station to mark this important milestone Representatives from Iarnród Éireann’s Disability Users Group, local elected representatives and members of the community from Banteer attended a special event at the Station today to mark the completion of accessibility works at the station. Contractors, Jon’s Civil... Read More
24 July 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Property News Michael Moynihan calls for an increase in grant limits and income thresholds under Housing Adaptation Grant scheme Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Michael Moynihan has called for an increase to both the grant limits and income thresholds under the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older... Read More
24 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD Aindrias Moynihan has welcomed confirmation that the tender process for work at the new Garda station in Macroom has begun. The project involves the construction of a new Garda Divisional Headquarters in Macroom incorporating a two, three and four storey building around a secure courtyard... Read More
19 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A 15-year framework aimed at increasing the quality and quantity of recreational trails for residents and visitors alike within the Ballyhoura Region. Trails have become an integral part of the Ballyhoura area over the past 30 years, providing a recreational experience for thousands of people annually. The local... Read More
16 July 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Donna Roche has been elected as Chairperson of Cope Foundation’s Board of Directors at the charity’s recent 65th AGM. Ms Roche has been a member of the Board for six years. She has extensive experience with over 40 years in the acute hospital sector in Ireland, the UK... Read More
12 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Board of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited has appointed Interim Chief Executive, Michael Harte, as the Society’s new Chief Executive. Michael has been a critical member of Dairygold’s Senior Leadership Team since his appointment as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in 2006. His expertise, influence and decision-making have significantly... Read More
10 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Local Fianna Fáil TD Michael Moynihan has said the new Cheestrings facility in Charleville, will significantly boost the local economy, create 60 new jobs, and enhance the company’s production capacity by 50%. This expansion was made possible through the Government’s Capital Investment Scheme for the Agri-Food Processing Sector and the... Read More