top of page 13 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll is encouraging community groups to apply for funding to deliver climate action projects in their local area. Cork County Council has announced a supplementary call for applications for the Community Climate Action Programme. It provides... Read More
top of page 6 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid has announced the next phase of works critical to the progress of the Celtic Interconnector project will commenced this week at Claycastle Beach, Youghal. The works will begin with the establishment of a work site in... Read More
top of page 4 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Rare at The Blue Haven is located in The Blue Haven Collection, Pearse Street, Kinsale, Co Cork, P17 NA72 Welcome 2025 in style with Rare at The Blue Haven in Kinsale. Enjoy a carefully curated NYE Tasting Menu and a luxurious glass of Moët Champagne.... Read More
top of page 30 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Celtic Interconnector celebrates one year in construction milestone as project progresses in east Cork and France Construction on the Celtic Interconnector project, the subsea cable linking the electricity grids of Ireland and France, reached a significant milestone this week, passing one year in construction, only... Read More
top of page 28 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Environment Spokesperson Christopher O’Sullivan has welcomed dramatic improvement in Ireland’s climate performance. The Cork South West candidate added that Fianna Fáil has ambitious plans to tackle climate change, if returned to government. The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)’s latest report ranks Ireland as... Read More
top of page 28 November 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Noise control Noise pollution can occur anywhere. On public transportation, while working, or even at home. What can you do to minimize those noises? Well, maybe acoustic wall panels are the solution for this. How can a wall create better ambient sounds? As soundproof spaces... Read More
top of page 25 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The people of Kinsale can look forward to an improved water supply with Uisce Éireann prioritising important works to reduce the instances of bursts and eliminate existing leaks in the town. Uisce Éireann crews will arrive in Kinsale this week to replace over 500 meters... Read More
top of page 22 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Following an assessment of the available information from Met Éireann and the likely impact a number of services on the Western side of both counties, scheduled to operate between those times, have been cancelled. All other services in Cork and Galway are scheduled to operate... Read More
top of page 19 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Met Éireann forecasting temperature drop this week as a cold Arctic airmass descends over Ireland With temperatures forecast to drop significantly in the coming days, Cork Airport’s hardworking snow and ice team has activated their preparation plans and will remain on-call throughout the day and... Read More
top of page 13 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Visit Cork has announced the launch of their Green Award competition for 2024 and is encouraging tourism businesses across Cork to apply. The Visit Cork Green Award was established in 2020 to encourage and reward businesses in the tourism sector across the county that demonstrate... Read More
top of page 12 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie PepsiCo has completed a €2.4million rooftop solar panel installation at its facility in Little Island. The project, which will significantly reduce the amount of electricity used by PepsiCo’s Little Island facility, commenced in 2023 and was finalised in August 2024. In total, there are over... Read More
top of page 12 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The extension of the Solar for Schools Programme to all schools in Cork will support schools to reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint, a Fine Gael Minister has said. The first phase of the programme was launched late last year benefitting more than 1,100... Read More