16 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The section is now safer due to better lighting, and more accessible thanks to ramps – says City Council The Cork City to Passage West Greenway has re-opened to the public after major works aimed at providing a higher quality route for recreational and commuting pedestrians and cyclists.... Read More
15 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A Cork teen has followed up her 2021 Technovation award by creating a brand new app that has bagged her the Junior Regional Award for Europe at Technovation, a global competition for girls to create apps to solve problems within communities. The Climattain app aims to inform, encourage... Read More
13 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie News in Brief: Photos
13 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber, has published its latest Economic Trends, supported by Permanent TSB. Cork Chamber members shared their experiences through the most recent business quarter Q2 2022, and their outlook for the third quarter 2022 and on their priorities for Budget 2023 in a period which saw the continuation... Read More
13 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork University Hospital is requesting that members of the general public would only attend the Emergency Department if absolutely necessary, as it manages a surge in Covid-19 activity along with increased emergency presentations to the hospital. Due to this increased level of activity and subsequent admissions, it is... Read More
13 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Previous loan cap removed as Blackpool Credit Union look forward to assisting individuals and community with essential financial services Blackpool Credit Union will host the official opening of their new premises at 59- 63 Dublin Street in Blackpool this Saturday, July 16th from 10am – 1pm. The new... Read More
12 July 2022 By Roger L Kennedy rogerTheCork.ie Health is important. For many problems high tech is the way to go such as the the use of a touchscreen software, but for the current key problem of COVID the best solution appears to be leaving your house and getting the vaccine. With that in mind,... Read More
12 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Council officially opened the new Home Energy UpGrade Office (HEUGO), today, Tuesday 12th of July, on Grand Parade Street, Cork City. The first of its kind in Ireland, the new HEUGO office will provide free impartial guidance and resources to homeowners on energy upgrades and grant... Read More
11 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Practicing biodiversity is a key objective of ‘KinShip’, a long term public art initiative supported by Cork City Council and local partners with Creative Climate Action funding from Creative Ireland. According to the UN, biodiversity remains the answer to several sustainable development challenges. “From nature-based solutions to climate,... Read More
11 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment Cork is well represented this year with 6 finalists in the 75th Miss Ireland proudly sponsored by TanOrganic. The 37 finalists vying for the coveted Miss Ireland 2022 title were revealed at a sparkling white party last week for this, the 75th Diamond Jubilee of the competition.... Read More
22 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie BrewDog Cork franchise opening brings total staff numbers to almost 200 across umbrella group of iconic Cork bars – The Bróg, BarBarossa, Voodoo Rooms, Popscene, Alibi and BarBarella. Anticipation has been building for some time now since the announcement that a BrewDog Cork bar would open its doors... Read More
9 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Summary: The quickest method of finding a list is to Google “Peace Commissioner + the name of your town” Where to find a Peace Commissioner in Cork? Most Peace Commissioners do not advertise. In the past, you could recognise them by using the letters P.C. after their name,... Read More