29 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A ‘just transition’ to accessible and affordable low carbon energy for off-grid homes crucial to decarbonisation in Co. Cork Improving the energy efficiency of Co. Cork homes through retrofitting and installation heat pump systems could cost in excess of €4.7bn. That’s according to a new report published today... Read More
28 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “Development of one-off housing will continue in Cork to revitalise our communities” Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard (who farms near Tracton, Carrigaline, Co Cork) has said there are no plans to ban the development of one-off housing. Senator Lombard has been a Cork County Cllr, which included one... Read More
28 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ‘Myross Wood House’ was a Seminary, then a Retreat House run by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) Order from 1946 (watch an hour long video here) but closed its doors on 17 August 2020. It is situated in the village of Leap in West Cork just... Read More
28 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council and Cork City Public Participation Network (PPN) have launched a new Community Climate Action Programme that they invite communities in Cork City to engage with. An online public information event to inform communities of the new programme will be held on Wednesday 8th September from... Read More
19 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Shane Dowling: says “Cork Overpriced At 3/1 For All-Ireland Win” – The Limerick Star Warns Of “Croke Park Upset” All-Ireland winner Shane Dowling has warned his native Limerick that they will not have things all their own way in the All-Ireland Final against Cork. The Na Piarsaigh man... Read More
19 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan TD has urged ‘walrus-watchers’ along Ireland’s southern coast to observe ‘Wally the Walrus’ from a distance. The Arctic walrus was first spotted in Ireland off the coast of Valentia Island in March, and following sightings along the... Read More
19 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Deadline for the public consultation extended to September 3rd The public consultation on the draft interventions proposed for the 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan is being extended by one week and Fine Gael TD Colm Burke is encouraging Cork farmers to have their say. Deputy Burke said: “Farmers now... Read More
19 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In 2021 Irish Water commissioned a survey of the nation’s flushing behaviour. 1,019 adults aged 18+ were surveyed by Behaviour & Attitudes in 2021. Where relevant, comparisons to a similar survey undertaken in 2018 and 2019 are made and assist us in our understanding of the nation’s flushing... Read More
13 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two of the country’s leading green energy businesses – Energy Services and Straightline Energy Solutions – have announced a merger that will create a new company to help industry and businesses to dramatically reduce their carbon footprint. The new company – ActionZero – has developed a patented turnkey... Read More
13 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Many people had been putting their used Barry’s Teabags into compost, only to discover they contained a whiteish plastic fluff which didn’t biodegrade After years of hard work from Uplift community members, Barry’s Tea has finally ditched the plastic in their tea bags. Uplift, a campaigning community of... Read More
28 June 2012, 6am By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Parts of Cork city and county are under up to three feet of water this morning. Many places are without electricity as a result, and power should be reconnected by 8am the ESB say. It’s after heavy heavy rain and flooding overnight. Many secondary roads have surface... Read More
26 October 2010 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Councillors at today’s County Council Meeting passed a motion that Indaver Irelands revised plans do not meet any of the concerns expressed by the Council in their 2009 report to An Bord Pleanala on the applications. The motion was proposed by Labour Cllr Paula Desmond, and seconded... Read More