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 the 29th best... Read More
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 become more popular,... Read More
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 of old watermains.... Read More
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 as normal but... Read More
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 night to treat... Read More
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 a commitment to... Read More
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 3,400 individual solar... Read More
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 schools and will... Read More
12 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie EirGrid, the operator and developer of the national electricity grid, is seeking the public’s input into its project to build the new transmission grid infrastructure necessary to bring power generated by offshore windfarms into our national grid. With Ireland set to take a significant step towards a greener energy... Read More
8 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Barry Collins SuperValu Carrigaline has successfully reduced its carbon footprint by an impressive 40%, showcasing its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. As part of a €3.5 million store relaunch earlier this year, the store has invested over €1.5 million in various environmental initiatives, including a substantial €100,000... Read More
1 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today (Friday, 1st November) announced Ballincollig, Co. Cork as Ireland’s Tidiest Town for 2024. Over 600 TidyTowns volunteers were present at the SuperValu TidyTowns awards ceremony at Croke Park in Dublin with the event live-streamed to many more online. This year, 904 towns were competing... Read More
21 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Michael O’Leary has begun the green transformation of his midlands farm – and insists State grants for solar panels should be fast-tracked to help farmers reduce their carbon footprint. The Ryanair CEO invested just over €140,000 installing solar panels and 90kW of batteries with Swyft Energy, based in... Read More