6 December 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A new 20-minute video documentary, highlighting the importance of the role people in County Cork played in the hearings given on hardships endured during the War of Independence has been launched as part of Cork County Council’s Commemorations Programme. The documentary, titled, ‘Evidence on Conditions in Ireland Commemorative... Read More
4 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Arts Grants Scheme provides a number of funding strands for applicants seeking financial support for arts activities and events. This includes support for arts festivals, performances, exhibitions and other publicly accessible cultural activities throughout County Cork. Funding is also available to support the work of voluntary arts... Read More
3 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Boil Water Notice serving Macroom town, Codrum, Masseytown, Kilnagurteen, Coolehane, Coolcower, Macloneigh, Carrigadrohid, Ballinagree and surrounding areas, remains in place as a precautionary measure due to elevated turbidity in the supply. If any customer is unsure if the Boil Water Notice applies to their area, please contact... Read More
2 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Lidl in Mitchelstown is open just in time for the Christmas shopping period. The new Lidl store has undergone an extensive modernisation and will create four new jobs in the local community, bringing the total number of those employed at the Mitchelstown store to 21 and an investment... Read More
30 November 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Countywide Performances and Light Installations at the Centre of ‘A Real Cork Christmas’ The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan is encouraging everyone to experience the magic of Christmas on their doorstep in the run-up to December 25th as part Cork County Council’s A Real... Read More
29 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A refreshed Lidl store will open in Mitchelstown on Thursday 2nd December just ahead of the Christmas shopping period. The Lidl store which has undergone an “extensive modernisation”, will create four new jobs in the local community, bringing the total number of those employed at the Mitchelstown store... Read More
28 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Group responsible for 2 Primary Schools, 24 Secondary Schools, and 11 Further Education & Training Colleges unveils plans for continued growth The Taoiseach Micheál Martin, T.D. said Cork Education and Training Board – C ETB – have established themselves as “deeply rooted members of the community in Cork”... Read More
26 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Buying local keeps money in the local economy – “High street shops and stores… need a piece of the action after a very difficult 18 months” The Cork North Central based Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher is urging shoppers across Munster and South Leinster to make the local... Read More
25 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “Set the goals, once the goals are achieved move on” – that’s the message from Brian O’Sullivan who continues to grow his business Brian O’Sullivan, Chairman and founder of Irish-owned global packaging company Zeus (which has a Dublin HQ, and a premises in Little Island, Cork, and operations... Read More
25 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over 500 Census Enumerators to be hired in Cork for Census 2022 – Apply online from today The Central Statistics Office (CSO) – which has its HQ near Mahon Point in Cork – needs to hire 549 National Enumerators to deliver and collect census forms to and from... Read More
24 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The works will “eliminate the discharge of untreated wastewater into River Lee”, says Irish Water Irish Water and Cork County Council recently began construction on the Inchigeelagh Sewerage Scheme. The scheme involves the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant and sewerage infrastructure, which will eliminate the discharge... Read More
22 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has today approved an Annual Budget for 2022 of €372 million, an increase of €24 million on the budget for 2021. Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey, said, “Presenting Budget 2022 has required some difficult decisions and a fine balancing of priorities. When... Read More