3 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An initiative to introduce young people in County Cork to Irish authors has returned for the second year in a row. One County, One Book is a programme by Cork County Council Library and Arts Service and is supported by Creative Ireland. The title for 2022 is ‘Not... Read More
1 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Transport News The contracts have been formally signed for the upgrade works on the main N73 Mallow to Mitchelstown Road between Clogher Cross and Waterdyke. Cork County Council, in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, commenced a tender process for the scheme in March 2022 which was won by... Read More
1 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Land Development Agency commences enabling works at St Kevin’s Hospital Site The Land Development Agency (LDA) has commenced enabling works on the site of the former St. Kevin’s Hospital on the Northside of Cork City. The location – which boasts impressive views over the River Lee, towards County... Read More
30 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cope Foundation is recruiting host carers for its Home Sharing initiative. The programme provides respite and short breaks for children and adults with an intellectual disability and/or autism. The Cork based charity is one of the largest disability organisations in Ireland and currently supports over 2,800 people. It... Read More
30 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork North Central Socialist Party TD Mick Barry today voiced opposition to any pay deal which does not fully compensate the country’s 300,000 public sector workers for inflationary price rises. His comments came as talks between the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) public sector committee and the... Read More
29 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Socialist Party TD Mick Barry this morning called on people to take to the streets in large numbers in “water charges-style protests” to stop the electricity and gas price hikes. Cost of living campaigners plan street protests in Cork (Sept 17) and Dublin (September 24) in the runin... Read More
21 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Brian Dillon (1830 – 17 August 1872) was an Irish republican leader and a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB). He was a central figure in the Cork Fenian movement and after being arrested in 1865 for felony treason, was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years’... Read More
16 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Death announced of former Cllr and TD “It was with great sadness that I learned today of the passing of my former Dáil colleague, fellow Fine Gael member and friend, Frank Crowley. He was a member of Cork County Council for over 30 years, a TD for 16... Read More
16 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Where: Mallow Castle When: Sunday September 11th from 1pm – 5pm Cork Kerry Community Healthcare has partnered with Mallow Chamber of Commerce, Cork County Council, See Change and Shine to present ‘Together at the Castle’, a Mental Health and Wellbeing event for the local North Cork community, on... Read More
12 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Overnight restrictions continue in Clonakilty and Newmarket areas over the weekend to maintain daily water supply Due to the significant increase in demand during the recent hot weather, combined with the recent decrease in rainfall, areas of Clonakilty and Newmarket (Ballinatona supply) will continue to experience a night-time... Read More
12 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ‘Wild Life Invited’ As part of its long-standing commitment to supporting the arts, The Montenotte Hotel is delighted to announce the latest Artist in Residence ‘invited’ to the hotel. Nathan Neven, with his collection ‘Wild Life Invited’, will be exhibiting in the hotel from August 1st until January... Read More
11 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 200 supercars and novelty cars, free family festivals, celebrities, over 1000km of Irish open roads, €1.3 million raised for Irish charities and the awesome sight of over 200,000 excited spectators coast to coast waving chequered flags from September 9-11th 2022 The official route for Cannonball 2022 has been... Read More