Cork MEP welcomes rooftop solar panels

16 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie MEP Kelleher welcomes proposal to exempt rooftop solar panels on homes from planning requirements Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has welcomed the proposal by the Government to exempt all houses from planning requirements when installing rooftop solar panels saying it will aid Ireland in meeting its climate targets.... Read More

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16th June, 2022

What happened in Cork City 100 years ago? Book “The Battle For Cork July-August 1922” looks at the troubled times

16 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork History This fascinating history tells the full story of the battle for Cork for the first time, showing all the chaos, bravery, and misery of the largest engagement of the Irish Civil War and the final defeat of Republican Cork. It describes the three days of stubborn... Read More

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16th June, 2022

60 nursing home beds for Gurranabraher

16 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Opening of a 60-bed extension to Heather House, Gurranabraher is a welcome boost for healthcare in Cork, particularly the Northside of Cork City – says Colm Burke TD The opening of a 60-bed extension to Heather House, which is a community nursing home in the Northside of... Read More

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16th June, 2022

Cork South Central TD raises need for Bessborough investigation in the Dáil

16 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South-Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has called on the Government to commission a thorough investigation of the grounds of the former mother and baby home at Bessborough. Ó Laoghaire made the call in the Dáil yesterday evening whilst speaking in support of a Sinn... Read More

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16th June, 2022

Huge increase in youth mental health waiting times in Cork requires urgent action

16 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South-Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has said the increase in waiting times for the Jigsaw youth mental health service is “extremely worrying” and urged the government to act as a matter of priority. Teachta Ó Laoghaire has called on the Minister to urgently engage... Read More

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12th June, 2022

Finance firm marks first year in new Horgan’s Quay office

12 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Investwise Financial Planning has marked its first-year anniversary in Horgan’s Quay, Cork and more than 30 years of doing business across Ireland from its Dublin office.

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11th June, 2022

Estonia opens Consulate in Cork

11 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New Honorary Consul appointed in Cork – signalling the importance of the city on the international stage Local businessman Neil Kenefick has been named honorary consul. The consulate is located at Dosco Business Park, South Douglas Road, Cork. 63 year Mr Kenefick from Currabinny has a long involvement... Read More

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9th June, 2022

Bon fire night re-branded as NON fire night

9 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Colm Kelleher launched “NonFire Night 2022” yesterday in the Council Chamber at City Hall, with members of the Gardaí, Cork City Fire Service, the HSE, Le Cheile School Completion Programme, Foróige, community representatives from Churchfield and Mayfield and members of Cork City Council’s-Community,... Read More

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9th June, 2022

Lord Mayor makes official visit to Bishops Palace

9 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Yesterday, the Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Colm Kelleher, accompanied by Ann Doherty, Chief Executive of Cork City Council, made the annual courtesy call of the Lord Mayor to the (Church of Ireland) Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, who was accompanied... Read More

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8th June, 2022

Cork City FC Golf Classic

8 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce details of the 2022 Golf Classic, proudly sponsored by Mardyke Arena University College Cork. Associate sponsors for the event are Panco Food Co., who will be providing catering on the day, and Johnson & Perrott Motor Group who will be sponsoring... Read More

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8th June, 2022

Cork Woman to Present in Washington DC on New Cancer Treatment for Cancer Patients

8 June 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Presentation Follows First 100 Days of Tattoo and Mark-Free Radiation Treatments in Cork – Patients no longer left with tattoos following treatment Mary Hickey, of the Bon Secours Radiotherapy Cork in Partnership with UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, will present to an international cancer conference this Thursday in Washington... Read More

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7th June, 2022

Things to do in Cork: See an original copy of 1916 Proclamation in UCC

7 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Exceedingly rare Proclamation will be on public display at UCC This copy of The Proclamation has an impeccable provenance, known to have been brought directly from the General Post Office (GPO) during Ireland’s 1916 Easter Rising. It has been donated to UCC by Liam and Kaye Cronin. 1,000... Read More

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