15 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The communities of the idyllic Inchydoney and Clonakilty in West Cork can look forward to a more secure and reliable water supply as Uisce Éireann complete upgrade works, replacing nearly one kilometre of aged water mains with new pipes. Jack Cronin, Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann, is pleased... Read More
13 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Essential overnight restrictions required at the Abbeystrewry Reservoir, Skibbereen and Crookhaven to maintain daytime supply Night time water restrictions will be in place from Wednesday, 13 August until Monday, 18 August from 10pm until 7am to ensure daytime supplies for customers served by the Abbeystrewry Reservoir Uisce Éireann... Read More
13 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Politics/Infrastructure Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins TD has called for urgent Government intervention to resolve the ongoing water supply crisis in Innishannon, warning that the latest disruption is yet another blow for local families and businesses. “Once again, families and businesses in Innishannon and surrounding areas are being... Read More
9 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Discover, Connect, Belong at Bere Island Arts Festival Bere Island Arts Festival has officially launched its 2025 programme, as the island is set to open its arms to artists, musicians, writers, and audiences for four unforgettable days of creativity, performance, and connection from the 18th to the 21st... Read More
8 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie What is the quickest way to renew my passport? The Passport Service processes Passport Online applications as a priority. Applying online is the fastest way of getting your passport. Simple online renewals take around 10 working days to process. Complex online renewals take around 15 working days to... Read More
4 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea, has today welcomed the announcement of a major step forward for Crossbarry village with Uisce Éireann & Cork County Council stating a resolution has been found to progress the long awaited Sewage Scheme for the village. Welcoming the progress... Read More
3 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park is delighted to announce the birth of an endangered male drill monkey (Mandrillus leucophaeus) on the 18th July, the first of its species to be born at the County Cork conservation facility as part of a European Endangered Breeding Programme (EEP). The young drill is... Read More
30 July 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Minister for Special Education and Inclusion and Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North-West, Michael Moynihan, has welcomed Irish Water’s recent planning application to Cork County Council for the construction of a new Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Castlemagner. This significant step follows years of dedicated work to advance... Read More
30 July 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company and Independent Container Line (ICL) partnership is celebrating five years of supporting direct US trade. The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) and Independent Container Line (ICL) are celebrating five years of operating their vital transatlantic partnership, which offers the only direct shipping route connecting Ireland... Read More
24 July 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland TD for Cork South-West, Deputy Michael Collins, has called on the Minister for the Environment to urgently address the exclusion of island communities from Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme. The scheme imposes a charge of 15 cents or 25 cents (for a larger bottle). Most citizens can... Read More
24 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Airport, Ireland’s fastest-growing airport, is today adding two new, exciting European destinations to its route map as Aer Lingus announce new routes to Prague, Czech Republic and Geneva, Switzerland as part of the airline’s winter schedule. Offering superb options for a European city break and winter ski holiday, the airline has also announced an increased frequency... Read More
22 July 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie 9 projects in Cork will get <€803,347.00 to deliver essential water and wastewater infrastructure, Junior Minister Jerry Buttimer has said. Minister of State Buttimer said funding of €73.9m has been allocated for 291 projects across the county, under the Multi-annual Rural Water Programme 2024–2026 “Today’s announcement is great... Read More