3 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Both Cork City and Cork County Council’s are accepting Christmas trees, at no charge. Cork City The City Council will provide facilities for the acceptance of Christmas trees for recycling from householders in Cork City. Christmas trees may be deposited free of charge at any of the sites... Read More
2 January 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The full report is available on the Daft.ie website here Housing prices during 2023 rose by an average of 3.4%, the smallest increase since 2019, according to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report released today by Ireland’s largest property website, Daft.ie. The typical listed price nationwide in... Read More
31 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Increase in flu and COVID expected in the coming weeks Increasing levels of community transmission leads to jump in number of flu and COVID hospitalisations Protect yourself and others – Vaccination and good infection and prevention control measures remain key in reducing transmission Hospitals in the South/South West... Read More
30 December 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel is inviting women from across Cork to celebrate Women’s Little Christmas in the heart of the Victorian Quarter. The hotel, which is located on MacCurtain St, is hosting a luncheon and fashion showcase in aid of Marymount Hospice and Hospital on Saturday, January 6th 2024.... Read More
29 December 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Barnardos children’s charity is calling on the Cork public to donate any unwanted Christmas gifts to their shops. Whether it’s a jumper a size too small, perfume you already have or a book you already read, it can be donated to one of Barnardos shops and will be greatly... Read More
25 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Message from the Bishops of Cork We send greetings to the people of faith in our city and county of Cork this Christmas: may you be filled with the hope which Christ brings. And we greet all people of good will, wishing you peace and joy always. Peace... Read More
23 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Multiple demonstrations and creative actions for a ceasefire in Palestine took place in Cork city today, Saturday, 23rd December. Up to 1000 people participated in a rally and march organised by Cork Palestine Solidarity Campaign for the 11th Saturday in a row today. Children’s shoes were also laid... Read More
22 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The ‘Lord Mayor’s Tea Dance’, City Hall, Cork Sunday 28th January 2024 3.00pm-5.30pm Evelyn Grant and the Cork Pops Orchestra Keith Hanley The ‘Lord Mayor’s Tea Dance’ Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Kieran McCarthy City Hall, Cork – Sunday 28th January 2024 – 3.00pm-5.30pm Evelyn Grant... Read More
21 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Imperial Hotel Cork is launching an extra value January Sale where you can save 20% off B&B stays and get an extra €24 food credit to spend at the hotel! As Christmas festivities start to wind down, savvy shoppers will be poised and ready to grab a... Read More
20 December 2023 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie Cork City Council passed the 2023 Casual Trading Byelaws at its monthly Council Meeting on Monday 11 December. The aim of the byelaws is to update and strengthen the rules for trading and the criteria for allocating pitches in order to promote the highest quality trading and ensure... Read More
19 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over 45,000 meals have been donated to people in Cork experiencing food insecurity thanks to a partnership between Deliveroo Ireland and the charity FoodCloud. More than 45,000 meals have been distributed to vulnerable people and families in Cork by local charities such as Feed Cork, thanks to a... Read More
19 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tempus Futurum celebrates the intersection of Art and Environmental Consciousness and includes ideas from 50 local children on the future of the Triskel building. The final installation of Island City, Cork’s Urban Sculpture Trail has been unveiled. Tempus Futurum by Brian Kenny is a light projection on the... Read More