24 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie North Cork Fine Gael Councillor John Paul O’Shea has this week welcomed the update from Cork County Council that construction on the new fire station in Kanturk is to be completed by the end of next month. It is expected that the fire crew who are currently based... Read More
23 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie MalllowFM isn’t a radio station, it’s the abbreviation used by Mallows Farmers’ Market! The Mallow Farmers’ Market will start operating from its new location this Friday morning. Stallholders will make the short move to St James Church grounds, located at the corner of St James avenue and Park... Read More
15 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan is encouraging local community groups to apply for up to €25,000 in funding to improve and enhance their facilities. Community groups in Cork County can apply for between €1,000 and €25,000 euro to fund capital development projects, as part... Read More
14 August 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has said that Cork will receive a total of €320,000 to support the enhancement of streetscapes and shopfronts in rural towns and villages. The Streetscape Enhancement Initiative fund from Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, will provide funding to property... Read More
14 August 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council Library and Arts Service has announced the inaugural ‘One County, One Book 2021’ read for teens and young Adults. The chosen book is All Our Hidden Gifts by Cork born author, Caroline O’Donoghue. The Council’s ‘One County, One Book’ initiative is designed to promote homegrown... Read More
13 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Co-Op Superstores will be torn in their allegiances for this year’s All Ireland Hurling Final clash between Cork and Limerick, with staff and stores located in both counties, and both vying to take home the Liam McCarthy cup for 2021. The retail division of Dairygold Co-Operative is a... Read More
12 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Thomas Davis Street in Mallow in North County Cork is set to be pedestrianised every Saturday afternoon for six weeks as part of a new pilot project. Under the scheme, vehicular access will be restricted at set times and the street will be made available to pedestrians and... Read More
9 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher had called for a complete review of all regulations and restrictions in light of the successful rollout of Ireland’s Covid 19 vaccination programme. “We can be proud as a nation about how we, as a society, have embraced the chance to receive... Read More
9 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Politics The Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme must be delivered urgently to prevent another flooding catastrophe and widescale damage in the city, a Fine Gael TD has said. Cork North Central Deputy Colm Burke has said city and county officials must press ahead with plans... Read More
9 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is reopening its offices today, so that members of the public will be able to visit the majority of public counters without an appointment. The Motor Tax Office will operate on an appointment-only basis. A vast range of services, over 120, are available online at... Read More
5 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Better home care support can be a positive legacy of the pandemic a Fine Gael TD has said. Cork North Central Deputy Colm Burke, who is a member of the Oireachtas Health Committee and Fine Gael spokesperson on Health, introduced a Private Members Bill – the Health (Amendment)... Read More
5 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ‘Would you like the opportunity to experience a piece of living history and have a holiday that will leave you with lasting memories? Staying at an Irish Landmark is not just a holiday. Your stay is contributing to the future of these wonderful buildings. We are so excited... Read More
