24 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As communities begin to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, Cork County Council has created a unique, interactive ‘Rediscover Cork County’ map providinga wide range of information on attractions and activities to avail of across the county. The initiative is part of the Local Authority’s wider Project ACT (Activating... Read More
23 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The first new distillery in Cork city in almost 50-years, has launched its first release, Maharani Gin. Founded by Robert Barrett in 2020, Rebel City Distillery is situated in the heart of Cork’s historic Docklands, and will produce a range of premium spirits which draw inspiration from around... Read More
22 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council, Cork City Fire Brigade and An Garda Síochana are asking the people of Cork to be responsible on Bonfire Night (‘Bonna Night), 23 June. In light of current Covid 19 restrictions this year’s Bonfire Night celebrations have been re-imagined. Tune in to Cork City Council’s... Read More
22 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Members of the Magazine Road and Surrounding Areas residents association staged a silent and peaceful vigil on Friday outside the home of a landlord who owns many rental properties in the area. They said they were forced to do this after no action was taken after many weeks... Read More
19 June 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “The perfect addition to your riverside walk”, The Kingsley in Cork has introduced a brand-new coffee dock along the banks of the River Lee – Bean & River. With this exciting new addition, hot teas and coffees, cold beverages and a selection of scrumptious sweet and savoury treats... Read More
19 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Bus Éireann is proud to launch the Keeping Ireland Connected campaign which shares a positive message across the country and in communities around Ireland. Eleanor Farrell, Chief Commercial Officer of Bus Éireann said; “We are extremely proud to announce our ‘Keeping Ireland Connected’ campaign which celebrates the huge... Read More
18 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This week marks the midway point of a project to upgrade Lee Road Water Treatment Plant. Irish Water is working in partnership with Cork City Council to deliver this project, which will ensure the plant at Lee Road meets the needs of a growing population and supports the... Read More
18 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Running total: Cork has had 1,535 cases of COVID19 since the pandemic began The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 4 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total of 1,714 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight... Read More
17 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Webinar Launch Friday 19th June, 11am Cork Business Association in association with Cork City Council have relaunched their Cork City Channels and have developed a dedicated website to aid Cork Businesses as a completely free resource – www.corkcityshopping.com. To launch the website officially a webinar will be held... Read More
17 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water and Cork City Council responded to an emergency overflow from the public wastewater network at Grand Parade last week. On investigation, the emergency overflow was found to have been caused by a blockage in the sewer network, otherwise known as a ‘fatberg’. When fats, oils and... Read More
16 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork International Film Festival has launched its new home cinema Festival experience, the CIFF Film Club, in partnership with The Gate Cinemas. To celebrate the 65th anniversary of Ireland’s first and largest film festival, from today a specially curated series of fortnightly screenings will commence. Featuring new Irish... Read More
15 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Magazine Road Residents and Surrounding Areas Association has welcomed the decision of the Gardai, Cork City Council and the HSE to contact 40 landlords with 200 properties regarding the spate of Covid-19 Lockdown parties in the area. A letter to landlords was signed by Dr Anne Sheahan... Read More