28 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A State Visit by the President of the Republic of Malta announced by Áras an Uachtaráin – Ireland and Malta are the only English speaking countries in the EU (since Brexit) The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, has confirmed that he will welcome the President of Malta,... Read More
27 February 2023 By Mary Bermingham Mary@TheCork.ie One day festival of events – March 10th Neurofestivity – A Celebration and Exploration is a new one-day festival presented by Cork Opera House featuring work by neurodivergent artists. This inaugural festival will provide a platform to a number of neurodivergent artists across the day and will feature... Read More
26 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork GAA and Cork ARC Cancer Support House have announced a fundraising event at this Sunday’s Allianz National Football and Hurling League Games in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, in association with Sports Direct. This once-off fundraising event will take place in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday 26th February, during the Allianz National... Read More
23 February 2023 By Mary Bermingham Mary@TheCork.ie The Montenotte Hotel relaunches its private apartments ‘The Residences’ after undergoing a transformation to all the shared spaces. The Residences refurbishment project has been a €500,000 investment to rejuvenate the hotel’s luxury residences as the perfect place for guests to enjoy a longer stay when visiting Cork. The... Read More
22 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tomorrow at 2pm, TV programmes on ‘The Life & Times of Joe Mac, Art Supple and the late Donal Ring’ will be entered into the Cork City and County Archives in Blackpool, Cork City. In attendance will be Joe Mac, and Art Supple themselves, along with Donal Ring... Read More
22 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Anam Cara, a national organisation supporting bereaved parents, hold fourteen face to face meetings across the country each and every month. Every parent present at the meetings have many things in common, however the most significant being, the loss of a child. Taking that first step to attend... Read More
21 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 65 people on trolleys in Cork University Hospital’s Emergency Dept today which is the highest oy any Hospital in Ireland – according to INMO daily ‘Trolley Watch’ data 663 patients are without beds in Irish hospitals today according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. INMO General Secretary... Read More
17 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cope Golf Alliance has raised more than €1.5m since 1978 Cope Foundation, one of Ireland’s largest disability organisations, has announced that funds raised by members of the Cope Golf Alliance will go towards a new outdoor classroom. The ‘sheomra’ will be located near the Beech Hill Garden Centre... Read More
15 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie National Lottery appeals to players to check their old EuroMillions tickets ahead of 15th March claim deadline The National Lottery is appealing to EuroMillions players in the Turners Cross area of Cork city to urgently check their tickets as an ‘Ireland Only Raffle’ prize worth €50,000 from Tuesday 13th... Read More
16 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Improvement works for rural roads and laneways in County Cork will receive crucial funding to improve accessibility and boost connectivity, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Tim Lombard welcomed the overarching funding of €12.4 million announced this week by Fine Gael colleague, Minister for Rural and Community... Read More
14 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Dealership Continues To Support One Of Cork’s Oldest Charities Blackwater Motors Group has provided “the use of” a Volkswagen Crafter to one of Cork’s oldest charities, Cork Penny Dinners. The donation follows a successful food drive that Blackwater Motors Group ran in the run up to Christmas through... Read More
13 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Tramore native will base her constituency staff in the rebel county in an historic building on Washington Street West Elected in 2019, Grace O’Sullivan (Green Party) noted that due to the impact of COVID-19, a constituency office wasn’t feasible for the first few years of her mandate.... Read More