5 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A ban on the sale of disposable vapes is needed on both health and environmental grounds, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke, Fine Gael spokesperson for Health, said: “While vaping was initially introduced as a means to wean smokers off cigarettes, the alarming surge in... Read More
3 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie North Cork Fine Gael Cllr. John Paul O’ Shea is encouraging everyone to get involved by registering for An Taisce’s Spring Clean Campaign which will take place over the month of April 2024. Over 400 community and voluntary groups from County Cork register annually to take part in... Read More
2 February 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Actor and playwright, Shane Casey, has been chosen as Cork Person of the Month for January in honour of his unwavering commitment to the arts, education, and community service. Shane Casey embarked on a transformative journey at the age of 21 when he chose to leave behind his... Read More
2 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An intriguing event led by Cork artist Elinor Rivers, to celebrate World Wetlands Day and St. Brigid’s Day 2024, will be held on Sunday February 4th, in the city’s Glen River Park. The ‘Ordinary Gifts’ World Wetlands Day event is part of the Gleann a’ Phúca project and... Read More
1 February 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie A Guide to Choosing the Right Cement and Mortar for Your Project Selecting the right cement and mortar is a pivotal decision in any construction or DIY project. Chadwicks Ireland, a premier Builders Provider in Ireland, offers an extensive range of top-quality cement and mortar products. This guide... Read More
30 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has described how the tenant-in-situ scheme has allowed 144 families facing eviction to remain in tenancies in the city The scheme allows private tenants on the social housing list who are facing eviction for reason of sale to convert to being tenants of... Read More
29 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie MEP Billy Kelleher was been selected to represent Fianna Fáil for Ireland South in the upcoming European elections following a party selection convention at the Clayton Silver Springs Hotel in Cork, on Sunday. Kelleher has been an MEP for Ireland South since his election to the European Parliament... Read More
26 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Construction trajectory is positive but is it enough? The number of new homes delivered in Cork last year was the highest annual total since the CSO data series began in 2011. Figures released by the CSO show that in total, 3,108 (1,044 Cork City and 2,064 Cork County)... Read More
26 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Operation Targeting Criminal Damage and Violent Disorder Incidents in Doneraile and Mallow, Co. Cork In response to recent criminal damage and violent disorder incidents in Doneraile and Mallow, County Cork, a coordinated operation was conducted by Gardaí in Mallow on Friday, January 26th, 2024. In the course of... Read More
21 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Red Wind Warnings for Galway, Mayo and Donegal – Orange Wind Warnings for the rest of the country The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) called a National Emergency Coordination Group meeting today (Sunday 21 January 2024) with Met Éireann, the OPW, the local authorities, principal response... Read More
14 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Aindrias Moynihan has welcomed the allocation of over €330,000 in funding for Cork organisations supporting victims of crime. The new funding has been allocated under a total fund of €7.7 million announced by the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee. In Cork,... Read More
12 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced funding to the value of over €1.8million to support local communities in 2024. This is the Council’s tenth year providing the Community Fund Scheme which has assisted in delivering a host of valuable community initiatives right across Cork County every year. The scheme... Read More