24 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie SSE Renewables is supporting community groups to power local change as they open the 2023 SSE Renewables Community Funds for Coomacheo and Curragh Wind Farms near Millstreet in Co. Cork and Coomatallin Wind Farm near Dunmanway Co. Cork. Applications will be open until 5pm Friday, 4th August for... Read More
23 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Three Ireland expands 5G and 4G accessibility in Co. Cork following ongoing investment in network Three, Ireland’s largest mobile telecommunications provider, and Cellnex, Ireland’s largest independent infrastructure provider have partnered to deliver 5G and 4G coverage to Tullylease, Co. Cork, transforming connectivity capabilities for consumers and businesses in... Read More
22 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie High-speed connectivity on the way as almost 4,000 Cork homes, farms and businesses near the Kanturk area see build works commence National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the new high speed fibre broadband network under the Government’s National Broadband Plan (NBP) have announced that construction has... Read More
17 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie North Cork Travel News Contractors working on behalf of Iarnród Éireann have commenced work on accessibility works at Banteer Station today. Initial enabling works will take place, including provision for a temporary car park and the main construction will start on August 8th next. The works include the... Read More
9 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Summary: The quickest method of finding a list is to Google “Peace Commissioner + the name of your town” OR to use an easier-to-find title called “Commissioner for Oaths”. There are varying levels of service available in the competitive market; for example, one provider works until 8pm and... Read More
7 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Road Bowling Art Exhibit to Open Macroom Town Hall Cork County Council joins artist James L Hayes in inviting the public to experience his latest exhibition ‘The Score’, a captivating exploration of the traditional Irish sport of road bowling. This unique contemporary art showcase, presented in collaboration... Read More
6 July 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie ALDI’s nationwide expansion continues today with the opening of its new store in Kanturk, Co Cork, creating 30 new permanent jobs and investment of over €9 million in the local area. Located in Percival Street, the store becomes ALDI’s 26th store in Cork and 160th nationwide and was officially opened today... Read More
6 July 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing over 1.6km of ageing water mains, prone to bursts in Quarry Hall, Grenagh. The programme to replace the water mains is due to commence next week and will provide a more secure, reliable water supply and reduce high... Read More
3 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Local Fianna Fáil TD Aindrias Moynihan has said the “huge gap” in daycare supports including dementia support services in Macroom, Co Cork needs to be addressed. The Cork North-West TD said day centre services must be expanded in the Macroom area to allow older people live in their... Read More
2 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gardaí are investigating a serious road traffic collision involving two cars that occurred at approximately 8:40pm on Saturday 1st July 2023 at McCurtain Street in Fermoy, County Cork. A passenger of one of the cars, a man in his 20s, was taken to Cork University Hospital and is... Read More
27 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Staff at AIB Macroom raised over €1,000 at a recent coffee morning in aid of Cope Foundation. People supported by the local Cope Foundation centres worked with the AIB team and enjoyed the tea, treats and chats on the day. Cope Foundation supports people with an intellectual disability... Read More
27 June 2023 By Mary Bermingham Mary@TheCork.ie Cork Summary 261 FOI requests made to Cork City Council 226 FOI requests made Cork County Council 162 FOI requests made to South Infirmary/Victoria Hospital 102 FOI requests made to Mercy Hospital Cork 83 FOI requests made to UCC National Summary There were over 35,000 requests made to public bodies under the Freedom of... Read More