8 April 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork group of Social Democrats branches have launched a survey for business owners based in Cork City and County, calling on the business community to share their experiences of keeping their businesses afloat during the pandemic. The survey asks business owners in Cork what their experiences of... Read More
7 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The streets were temporarily pedestrianised last summer as part of the “Reimagining Cork City” programme, in order to facilitate social distancing and outdoor dining. Following an overwhelmingly positive reaction to this initiative and following a series of public consultations, it was agreed to permanently pedestrianise 17 of these... Read More
6 April 2021, Tuesday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Joe Kavanagh and Lady Mayoress Stephanie Kavanagh visited the City Hall Vaccination Centre to wish staff well as they continue the roll out of the national Covid-19 vaccination programme. The vaccination centre opened on Good Friday and will be open 7... Read More
6 April 2021, Tuesday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Debenhams strikers to mark the first anniversary File photo of Debenhams Store shopfrontThis Friday 9th April will mark one year since the struggle of the Debenhams workers began for a just settlement to their redundancy. A statement from the Debenhams Shop Stewards and Activists today said there... Read More
5 April 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Opposition continues to OPW plan to culvert one of the few remaining open-air tributaries of the River Lee, near Cork City In May 2019 Ireland declared a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency. Save Our Bride Otters are urging the OPW to “take this to heart, and to start treating... Read More
5 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork City Council, will commence three large strategic water supply upgrade projects in the coming months, which will safeguard water supply to the City. The upgrades will deliver a far more secure and robust water supply to the city centre and surrounding... Read More
3 April 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “A lack of stock coming to the market remains an issue” says Michael O’Donoghue of REA O’Donoghue & Clarke, Cork. The price of the average second-hand three-bed Semi-D in Cork city has increased by 1.6% to €325,000 in the last 12 months, according to a national survey by... Read More
3 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 30 new jobs to be created Aldi Ireland have announced it will be “bringing the best prices in Irish retail and up to 30 new permanent jobs to Blackrock, Cork City” as it plans to open a second store on Skehard Road. An additional 50 jobs will be... Read More
3 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Reimagined Cork International Choral Festival invites choirs from around the world to compete without needing to travel The world-renowned Cork International Choral Festival has announced that it will go ahead this year in a reimagined format. The prestigious choral festival, which normally attracts 5,000 singers and 50,000 visitors... Read More
2 April 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie €18,000 Cash, Two Suspected Rolex Watches and a Car Seized in Cork City on April 1, 2021 Gardaí have seized approximately €18,000 in cash, two suspected Rolex watches and a car in Cork City on April 1, 2021. Gardaí from Gurranabraher were carrying out routine patrol utilising the... Read More
2 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new partnership between The Kingsley and Kilkenny Design with an array of products now available from The Kingsley’s online boutique A new and exciting partnership has just launched between The Kingsley and Ireland’s iconic Kilkenny Design, with The Kingsley introducing a range of products available to purchase... Read More
1 April 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Paula Cogan, President of Cork Chamber comments on the latest evolution of COVID-19 restrictions, announced by the Government. “While the announcement by Government of phased reopening is welcome, every intervening week of lost economic activity has grave consequences for the economy, and the impacts on the number of businesses... Read More