18 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD for Cork East Constituency, David Stanton, has welcomed confirmation that the extension of the Patrician Academy, Mallow has been given approval to proceed to construction by the Department of Education. The new single three storey extension will replace an existing campus building which was previously... Read More
17 May 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A new state-of-the-art fire station, serving more than 15,000 people, has been officially opened in Kanturk. The ribbon was cut by the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD on Friday, May 13th, 2022. The... Read More
15 May 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Local authorities must identify official bathing areas in their area every year so that they can be monitored for safety, water quality and their level of use. To help with this process, Cork County Council are asking people who swim at beaches, lakes and rivers to tell them... Read More
14 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Gardaí at Gurranbraher are appealing for information following a shooting incident at a house in the Churchfield area, north of Cork City, today. Shortly before 4am, Gardaí and Emergency Services were alerted following reports of a shooting at a house on Churchfield Avenue. A man in his 20s... Read More
14 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Friday the 13th may be unlucky for some but not a EuroMillions player in Co. Cork who scooped the EuroMillions top prize of €500,000 in last night’s draw. The National Lottery have now called on players in Cork who purchased their tickets at Coleman’s Centra store in Millstreet... Read More
13 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Launching a countywide programme of events for Bike Week Cork 2022, Cork County Council is encouraging people of all ages to get on their bike and to discover the joys of cycling. Bike Week Cork 2022 runs from Saturday May 14th to Sunday May 22nd celebrating the many benefits of... Read More
10 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Online registration process now open Community groups and organisations in Cork are invited to apply for a new round of funding for the upgrade and refurbishment of community centres, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke said: “Fine Gael wants to build stronger and safer communities... Read More
5 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Background: HQ of Irish Naval Service is on Spike Island, Cork Harbour – it’s just one part of the Irish Defence Forces which also includes the Army and Air Corps. It’s been reported that every service is suffering from staff retention problems due to low pay Cork North... Read More
2 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Official opening of the Cork College of Further Education and Training Sullane Centre in Macroom Wednesday April 27th marked a huge milestone for educational development in Macroom as Cork College of Further Education and Training’s Sullane Centre was officially opened by Cork County Deputy Mayor Cllr. Gobnait Moynihan. ... Read More
30 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Proposals sought to improve the waste water needs of rural villages in Cork as Minister O’Brien announces new €50 million fund The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien has announced the commencement of a new funding scheme targeting the waste water collection and treatment needs... Read More
28 April 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Leading environmental services company Veolia Ireland today announced it is recruiting for 60 positions to join its almost 700 strong team across the island of Ireland. More than half are new roles created thanks to business growth as its clients, the largest industrial firms in Ireland, seek expert... Read More
28 April 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Two pesticide exceedances in County Cork drinking water supplies in 2021 – Public urged to continue to consider the environment and alternatives to pesticides when gardening, farming and maintaining sports grounds Exceedances for the pesticides MCPA and Triclopyr were detected in the public drinking water supplies in Glanmire... Read More