26 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie News in brief – photos
23 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Peter McVerry Trust, the national housing and homeless charity, has launched a new five-year strategic plan which will see the charity deliver 1,200 new social housing units before the end of 2025. As part of the plan the charity aims to grow its current housing portfolio of 54... Read More
23 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Verde Energy Group recently announced details of a €20 million “Green Fund” they have put in place to support the installation of “green” solutions, including EV Chargers, Solar PV, and energy efficient LED lighting, as well as its innovative ENWARE Sustainability SaaS platform, nationwide. Having recently rebranded, through... Read More
19 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Craft & Design, Ireland’s largest social enterprise for craftspeople, has launched its 2021 programme for Cork Craft Month this August. Showcasing the best of contemporary Irish craft, a stellar line-up of over 70 exceptional workshops, masterclasses, artist talks, trails and demonstrations is taking place throughout the month.... Read More
18 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Next month, Nano Nagle Place will launch an exhibition that will celebrate the continued use of the site on Douglas Street in Cork as a convent for 250 years. Changing Habits: 250 Years of Convent Life will chart the construction of the oldest building, built in 1771, by... Read More
17 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie No need to go to the Marina – there are Food trucks in the City Centre itself A vibrant new street food offering has opened in the heart of Cork’s “Victorian Quarter”. Harley’s StrEAT Market is located next to The Metropole Hotel and features cocktails and coffee, tacos... Read More
16 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Things to do in Cork At 6pm on Friday 1 July 2022 Elton John will play Pairc Ui Chaoimh. The venue is currently in use as a COVID vaccination but COVID will be long gone by then (we hope!). Tickets for Cork will go on sale Thursday 22nd... Read More
16 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government & Planning Peter Burke T.D. visited Cork City Council’s “right-sizing” housing projects, Springville House and Arus Mhuire. The projects, aimed at older adults wishing to right-size their accommodation requirements are innovative and sustainable developments, which will help contribute to alleviating... Read More
16 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Speeding on an open public road is bad, but when the road is closed, and the authorities are onboard, it then becomes a legitimate record attempt! Back in July 1981 a Corkman rode a Motorcycle at 180mph on the Carrigrohane Straight Road. This week marks the 40th anniversary... Read More
16 July 2021 By Mery Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie TEST SITE is a collaborative, urban research project based on Kyrl’s Quay, Cork City. The project works at the intersection of art, architecture and ecology and is steered by co-creators, architect Ailbhe Cunningham and artist Aoife Desmond. Ailbhe Cunningham MRIAI is an architect, printmaker and photographer from Cork. Ailbhe continues to... Read More
13 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaie@TheCork.ie In a landmark partnership for the Cork and Kerry region, the Sexual Health Centre has launched a joint community initiative with Cork Local and Southern Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Forces. The organisations are leading out on a unique mobile health service which travels to any and every... Read More
10 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gardaí attached to the Cork City Divisional Drugs unit assisted by the Drugs unit from Anglesea Street and Gurranabraher have seized cannabis valued at €160,000 during an operation on Friday 9th July, 2021. During the course of a search of a vehicle under Section 23 of the Misuse... Read More