22 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Eireann continues to progress a major upgrade to the Macroom Wastewater Treatment Plant to protect the environment and support the long-term sustainable growth and development of Macroom. The project which involves the decommissioning of the existing plant and its associated structures as well as the construction... Read More
16 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee recently announced details of a new multi-annual Climate Action Summer Works Scheme for schools, which will open for applications in early May. Previously named the Summer Works Scheme, it now has a strong climate dimension and enables schools to undertake... Read More
15 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Local Fianna Fáil TD Aindrias Moynihan, in recent days, received confirmation that the long-awaited Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) inspection for the new extension at Millstreet Community Hospital took place on March 10th. This long-overdue inspection is a critical step in resolving months of delays that have... Read More
14 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Patients in Cork now can access all their health information in new HSE app – says Colm Burke TD The recent launch of the new HSE Health App gives Irish patients easy digital access to their health information and helps them navigate the health service more easily, a... Read More
13 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Reminder: Your chance to look at the maps, and make your views known Cork City Council, in collaboration with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the Department of Transport, is inviting members of the public to participate in a non-statutory public consultation on the Emerging Preferred Route for... Read More
11 March 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Twohig’s SuperValu Kanturk, Co Cork and Ryan’s SuperValu Togher, Cork have been named as two of the top 10 SuperValu Stores in Ireland, as they were shortlisted for the ‘SuperValu Store of the Year’ accolade. The retail stores were honoured for their achievements at the 2025 SuperValu National... Read More
10 March 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Over 2,000 litres of high-quality paint was upcycled in Cork City and County last year for use by local communities as part of the Relove Paint Community Paint Grant Scheme. The latest Relove Paint Community Paint Grant Scheme is now open for applications, following a successful three-year run in supporting community groups... Read More
8 March 2025 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Having a legal document signed (technically known as having your signature witnessed) can be something of a hassle. You may find yourself going about your normal life when suddenly you receive some document which needs your signature witnessed by a “Commissioner for Oaths“. You will probably Google “Commissioner... Read More
8 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie 123 shows nationwide to benefit from fresh round of funding – 16 shows in Cork supported including Charleville Show & Ballyvourney/Coolea Show – Grants range from €4,000 to over €11,000, depending on the size of the show Cork TD and Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community... Read More
8 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Howdens already have locations in Togher and Little Island, now they are open at the North Point Business Park Howdens, the trade kitchen supplier, has opened the doors to a new depot in Blackpool Cork, located at North Point Business Park, as the company expands its Irish footprint,... Read More
2 March 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is offering native trees to schools, community groups and organisations to celebrate National Tree Week 2025. An initiative of the Tree Council of Ireland, National Tree Week will take place from March the 9th to the 16th. The initiative invites communities to learn about the folklore... Read More
1 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Do you have a document that needs the signature of a Commissioner for Oaths / Peace Commissioner / Notary Public / Notary / Practising Solicitor, in Carrigtwohill (sometimes known as Carrigtoohill or Carrigtohill) Mr David O’Sullivan (BA, DipBusLegal, HDipHRM) is a long established Cork Commissioner for Oaths who... Read More