27 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Pilot’s switch their uniforms to Black Tie and Evening Dresses to honour AFTA’s 30 Years in Business at Cork Airport – AFTA have trained over 2,800 Pilots since its launch with a single aircraft in 1995 Over 100 Pilot’s from across the world flew into Cork International Airport... Read More
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
22 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie How to report a faulty street light in Cork City? Visit https://deadsureapp.com/Inventory.aspx?map=ccNEs7ZILs7jc6aWi491wMrh+ekHvD+Q3rwEdFNrxbVxsgGdPjhKrPqh/EX6YQbK
22 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Willie & Avril Allshire of Rosscarbery, Co. Cork shortlisted for prestigious award Willie & Avril Allshire in County Cork have been shortlisted in the RDS Forestry Awards which recognise and reward farmers and woodland owners that have adopted Climate-Smart Agricultural practices on their properties. These practices include sound... Read More
21 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie On the occasion of its 80th anniversary, Ireland’s oldest Local Authority Museum will be undergoing external refurbishment works. Officially opened to the public on April 4th, 1945, in the old ‘Shrubberies’ building in Fitzgerald Park, the museum will get a ‘birthday facelift’, which will see the roof and external... Read More
21 March 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Heating is a fundamental necessity in Irish households, particularly during the colder months. However, with rising energy costs, it’s crucial for homeowners to understand their heating expenses and explore the most efficient fuel options. This article will guide you through calculating your heating costs based on house size,... Read More
20 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Hotel launches policy highlighting steps to improve sustainability when hosting events Switching flipcharts to whiteboards, pens to pencils and paper coasters to leather coasters are just some of the measures being introduced by Cork International Hotel to make conferences and banquets more environmentally friendly. The hotel, which hosts... Read More
16 March 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Collins’ SuperValu Carrigaline, Co. Cork wins National Award for Best Community and Sustainability Initiatives for 2025 Collins’ SuperValu Carrigaline, Co. Cork, has been recognised as the top SuperValu store in the country for sustainability, winning the Best Community and Sustainability Category Award for 2025. The retailer surpassed intense competition... Read More
13 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork Airport is gearing up for one of its busiest weeks this year as over 53,000 passengers are expected to travel through the airport over the St Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend. While tens of thousands will take the opportunity to travel overseas for the long weekend, thousands more... Read More
9 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Celtic Interconnector Project will allow the exchange of electricity between Ireland and France EirGrid, operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid has reported significant progress achieved on the Celtic Interconnector project, fifteen months into construction of the subsea link. Construction continues at pace with close to 100... Read More
9 March 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie To celebrate National Tree Week 2025, which runs from Sunday 9 March to Sunday 16 March, Cork City Council will be giving away 3,000 trees next week across two locations. Tramore Valley Park and The Glen River Park will host giveaways from 10:30am until all the trees have... 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