24 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The works will “eliminate the discharge of untreated wastewater into River Lee”, says Irish Water Irish Water and Cork County Council recently began construction on the Inchigeelagh Sewerage Scheme. The scheme involves the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant and sewerage infrastructure, which will eliminate the discharge... Read More
22 November 2021 BY Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The OPW committed €1 million to essential capital infrastructural projects at Fota Wildlife Park. Other ongoing projects under this commitment include the Howler monkey habitat and the flood defence repair to the south sea wall. Fota Wildlife Park today welcomed Patrick O’Donovan, TD, Minister for the Office of... Read More
21 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Christmas doesn’t have to “cost the earth” this year. To celebrate Sustainability Month and their recent Silver Eco-label Award from Green Hospitality, The Imperial Hotel in Cork City is hosting a Sustainable Christmas Market today, in partnership with Fifty Shades Greener and Cork Zero Waste. Their motto inspired... Read More
18 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New wasterwater treament plant to benefit the people of Baile Bhuirne and Baile Mhic Íre Irish Water has completed works on a new wastewater treatment plant that will serve the people of Baile Bhuirne (Ballyvourney) and Baile Mhic Íre (Ballymakeera), protect the local environment, and support growth and... Read More
18 November 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park have announced the names of the five Northern cheetah cubs who were born on the 10th of August as Roy, Sonia, Arlo, Mia, and Cora. Over 900 names were submitted as part of a public competition to find names for the five cubs to www.fotawildlife.ie.... Read More
16 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ActionZero plans to create 80 jobs as company doubles in size in last two months Green energy company, ActionZero was joined by Minister for Public Expenditure, Michael McGrath as it launched its new office at Penrose Dock in Cork. ActionZero has grown significantly in the last two months... Read More
16 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork City Council have welcomed provision for a full-time Biodiversity Officer in the budget agreed for the city. Last year, the party secured a new Trees Officer, who began work earlier this year. The Biodiversity Officer will take position in 2022 and will be... Read More
16 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In recent days An Post celebrated a series of investments it has made in Cork with a gathering of key Cork dignitaries, elected representatives and members of the business community. David McRedmond, CEO, An Post proudly announced the roll out of the organisation’s e-vehicle fleet across Cork City,... Read More
14 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Management at Cork Airport recently welcomed the news that Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will commence a new weekly service to Geneva from Cork Airport this winter. SWISS will operate the new route on Sundays from December 19, 2021, to March 6, 2022. The route will be served... Read More
3 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In recent days Ryanair announced its largest ever Winter schedule from Cork, with a new route from Cork to Manchester, operating twice daily from 15th December. This new route is part of Ryanair’s Winter 2021/22 schedule from Cork, delivering over 60 weekly flights to 13 destinations. Having recently... Read More
2 November 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie Climate change is a global epidemic, but Christmas tree farmers in Ireland are taking proactive steps to do something about it. Climate change is caused by many things, however, none is greater than human activity. As the need for food, shelter, and other resources has evolved, more and... Read More
27 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), recently visited Clonakilty to mark the completion of the Clonakilty Flood Relief Scheme together with the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan, three years after construction works began. They were... Read More
