28 February 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The ever-popular Lord Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic returns on 20 April and promises to be the sporting event of the season… par none! This year, the Lord Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic will be held in the first municipal golf course in Ireland at Mahon golf course. Speaking at... Read More
27 February 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has welcomed the starting of works to clean up an illegal dump at Ellis’s Yard in Ballyvolane. However, the party warned that Cork City Council must make a decision on the long-term use for the site otherwise illegal dumping will resume, if it... Read More
25 February 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City’s newest pedestrian bridge was tonight named after Mary Elmes in the last stage of a public consultation which garnered huge interest in the city and beyond. Known as “The Irish Oskar Schindler”, Mary Elmes was born in Ballintemple in Cork city. An aid worker, she is... Read More
25 February 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The name of Cork City’s newest pedestrian bridge, will be announced this evening. The bridge will link St. Patrick’s Quay with Merchant’s Quay from Harley Street on the northern side. At this evening’s bi-weekly Cork City Council Meeting, the elected members (Councillors) will choose from a shortlist of... Read More
24 February 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel Cork has been named the Best Cork Hotel at the Cork Business of the Year Awards. The Cork Business of the Year Awards are organised by the Cork Business Association (CBA) and recognise the outstanding contribution to Cork City of businesses in various sectors. The... Read More
24 February 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City head to the Showgrounds on Monday in search of their first win of the season, as they take on Sligo Rovers. City come into the game having lost their first two league games, to St. Pat’s and Waterford. Sligo come in to the tie after drawing... Read More
22 February 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie David Stanton, TD and Minster of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, today attended the official opening of Pieta House in Shanakiel, Co. Cork. Previously situated in Highfield Lawn, Bishopstown, Pieta House was relocated to a new facility in Shanakiel House in June 2018 to enhance... Read More
20 February 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Local election candidate Peter Horgan of the Labour Party has called for a pedestrian crossing and more traffic calming measures to be implemented on Boreenmanna Road in the interest of safety for residents and visitors to the area. “This is a highly residential area with many families spanning... Read More
17 February 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Aldi’s Ballyphehane “Project Fresh” store has reopened its doors to customers following an extensive renovation project which has seen the store completely refurbished as part of Aldi’s €160minvestment in its Irish store network. Aldi has committed €100m to constructing and opening 20 new stores, while Project Fresh sees Aldi invest a further €60m in... Read More
13 February 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Labour Cork City Council Candidate Peter Horgan has again called on Ministers Shane Ross and Charlie Flanagan to initiate Operation Freeflow in Cork in order to avoid the city and surrounding roads becoming like Dublin. “The report from Inrix today shows once again the issues affecting Dublin traffic,... Read More
12 February 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Final Register of Electors 2019/2020 has been published for the extended city of Cork. A total of 62,567 voters will see their vote transfer from Cork County Council to Cork City Council in this May’s local elections. The total number of electors on the Register for the... Read More
8 February 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Basketball Ireland Players and Coaches of the Month for January have been announced this week, with the 2019 Cup champions being recognised across the divisions for their success. In the Men’s Super League, Pyrobel Killester point guard Ciaran Roe has scooped the Player of the Month award... Read More