6 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Eco group holds first AGM In these most challenging of times, Green Skibbereen CLG held their first AGM at their Centre of Excellence for Climate Action and Sustainability (CECAS) at Myross Wood House, Leap, Co Cork on Tuesday evening, July 5th 2022. “2021 has been challenging, exciting and... Read More
5 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new bill to allow for the State to come up with a national strategy for recycling organic waste and turning it into biogas has been drafted by Cork South West Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan. The draft bill – the Anaerobic Digestion (National Strategy) Bill 2022 – will provide... Read More
2 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Huge savings for Cork drivers who swap car for coach, Bus Éireann Expressway survey reveal Those travelling by car can save thousands of euro a year by switching to Bus Éireann Expressway – Cost of Commuting survey Customers travelling from Cork to Galway on Expressway Route 51 can... Read More
2 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Temporary inconvenience 2nd to 17th July– but more services after reopening Ahead of the introduction of this major expansion in services, Iarnród Éireann will undertake essential track and bridge works at a number of locations between Cork and Cobh/Midleton. While this will necessitate the closure of both lines from 2nd to... Read More
30 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie English sparkling wine is typically produced to the traditional method and mostly using the same varieties of grapes as used in Champagne – Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Pinot Meunier. English sparkling wine producers often employ Champagne terminology to describe the styles of their wine, such as “Classic Cuvée”,... Read More
28 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Michael Moynihan recently called for an explanation as to why petrol prices at the pump are so high now given that the cost of a barrel of oil is at a “reasonable” point compared to the recent past. Deputy Moynihan, who... Read More
27 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing ageing water mains and providing new service connections for customers in Whitepoint Drive, Cobh to provide a more reliable water supply, improve water quality, and reduce high levels of leakage. The project, which is due to commence this... Read More
25 June 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Plans drawn up by Cork County Council to enhance the design of Cobh town centre have received two awards at the RIAI Architecture Awards 2022 The Cobh Public Realm Urban Design Plan won the Urban Design and Master Planning category and took second place in the prestigious RIAI... Read More
23 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The recent decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant approval for the Celtic Interconnector Project has triggered the next steps for a Community Benefit Fund to be established in East Cork. With onshore planning consents secured, SECAD Partnership CLG has now been appointed as the grant administrator for... Read More
21 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Named in honour of former Councillor, Businessman, and ‘man of the people’ Dan Joe Fitzgerald R.I.P. (1950-2016) A new boardwalk, designed to provide a safe way for pedestrians to cross the River Blackwater, has been officially opened in Mallow. The ribbon on the 130-metre-long walkway, Cllr. Dan Joe... Read More
21 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Music in sunny West Cork this summer Cork County Council’s Special Music Event Scheme returns to West Cork this month with free musical entertainment in Bandon, Kinsale, Skibbereen, Clonakilty and Dunmanway. This community-driven initiative aims to promote tourism in West Cork and is a collaborative project between the... Read More
21 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Visit https://busconnects.ie/cork/ to see the new map The National Transport Authority (NTA) has launched its new design for the Cork Metropolitan Bus Network. The new network, part of BusConnects Cork, is intended to transform the public transport network across the Cork Metropolitan Area. The new network will involve the creation of new bus routes... Read More