19 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Orchestral Society makes a welcome return with an exciting program for autumn/winter 2022. They are pleased to announce twelve spectacular shows taking place in venues across Cork city including a stunning pairing between Gavan Ring (Tenor) and Gary Beecher (Piano) on December 7 in the Curtis Auditorium.... Read More
19 November 2022 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork and Kerry Inter-Agency Major Emergency Management Region South is asking everyone to be ‘Winter Ready’ for 2022. ‘Be Winter Ready’ is a co-ordinated campaign involving statutory services that aims to raise public awareness about the challenges that winter can present. The Cork and Kerry Inter-Agency Emergency... Read More
17 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Statement from Board of Management – Proposed sale of Cork City FC to Mr Dermot Usher Over the past number of months, the Board of Management have engaged with a number of parties with regards to investment into the football club. The Board is now pleased to announce... Read More
16 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Today at 7pm in the Kino on Washington Street, People before Profit Cork will host a public meeting on the case for price controls and public ownership. Speakers will be Bríd Smith, TD for Dublin South Central, Joe Moore, PBP Cork public rep, and John Mullins, of the... Read More
15 November 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Grants for vacant properties expanded to rural and urban areas in Cork – Colm Burke TD Grants of up to €50,000 for homeowners of vacant and derelict properties have been extended to both rural areas and cities and will be available under the Croí Conaithe Towns scheme. Cork North Central TD Colm Burke has... Read More
15 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two ‘relaxed performances’ scheduled and new sponsorship deal with Skechers Cork Opera House have revealed a thrilling cast for a mammoth 67-performance run of its new Panto production of Sleeping Beauty. Rehearsals have begun for the show which opens at the venue on December 1 and already ticket... Read More
14 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In the era before airplanes Cork was the last port of call on ships heading across the Atlantic to the USA and Canada. This combined with the many creameries meant it was a world centre of the butter industry Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, visited the Butter Museum, Cork... Read More
13 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie If you’re unsure what to buy then get a gift voucher! With Chrsitmas fast approaching, the traders at the English Market have been busy preparing and curating a selection of local food gifts, crafts and treats for the most wonderful time of the year. Below are a selection... Read More
12 November 2022, Saturday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Business Association, in partnership with Cork City Council, Clarendon Properties and The Echo, have announced the winners of the 2022 Cork Better Buildings Awards at a special ceremony held Friday at The Metropole Hotel, Cork. The Awards focus on the care and presentation of the city’s... Read More
12 November 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The €7.54 million redevelopment of Edel House, Good Shepherd Cork’s emergency shelter for women and children, was officially opened today by the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin T.D. Edel House first opened its doors in 1972 and currently provides emergency accommodation for up to 13 families and 20 single women... Read More
11 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Option is now bookable online Iarnród Éireann has introduced a quieter carriage on Heuston to Cork services from this week. The quieter carriage is being reintroduced both to improve services for customers with sensory issues, and to provide choice to all customers, following public feedback. The quiet carriage... Read More
9 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council today marked the 100th Anniversary of An Garda Síochána service in Cork City with a civic reception held in Cork City Hall. The evening’s event was attended by Assistant Commissioner Eileen Foster, Chief Superintendent Tom Myers, Superintendent John Deasy, Inspector James Hallahan. Gardaí formed a... Read More