5 January 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie ‘The longest-running arts sponsorship in Ireland’ The search to find the young artists who will excel in this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition has begun. Last year four students from Co. Cork won prizes in the Competition, which is now in its 69th year and widely acknowledged as... Read More
3 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Last month’s prized possession needs to return to the ground from whence it came Cork City Council is providing 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 listed below... Read More
3 January 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Works will take place between 10am and 2pm on Wednesday, 4 January 2023 Irish Water is working in partnership with Cork City Council to carry out essential water main upgrade works, to safeguard the water supply for homes and businesses in the Fairhill area. The works are scheduled... Read More
2 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has welcomed a public consultation on a proposed pedestrian crossing of the Old Youghal Road The Green Party in Cork has welcomed a public consultation on a proposed pedestrian crossing of the Old Youghal Road near Cara Junior School in Mayfield. The crossing... Read More
1 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The tally of passports issued in 2022 (as of 16th December) stood at 1,080,000 which sets a new annual record for the Irish Passport Service. Earlier this year on 1st November, the Passport Service announced it had reached the millionth mark after an extremely busy year, which saw... Read More
25 December 2022, Christmas Day By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie What: ‘Evening Echo’ by Artist Maddie Leach When: Sunset – Sunday 25th December 2022 Lighting Sequence: 4:19pm to 4:59pm Where: Shalom Park, Gas Works Rd & Albert Rd, Cork City, Evening Echo is a public artwork by artist Maddie Leach. It is sited on old gasometer land... Read More
24 December 2022, Christmas Eve By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Most Reverend Dr Fintan Gavin (Romaan Catholic) and the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton (Church of Ireland) write: Christmas 2022 is here. Yet another year has passed with all its many changes and immense challenges. Yet, the Christmas message remains timeless. ‘The Word became flesh... Read More
22 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie World renowned Gerry McAvoy’s Band of Friends will play Cork Opera House September 16, 2023. They will be joined by special guests The Pat McManus Band. Tickets available now from Box Office and Ticketmaster. Gerry McAvoy played, recorded and toured with Rory Gallagher for 20 years, from 1971... Read More
17 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork parents are set to save thousands of euros per year with a substantial reduction in childcare fees in January when Budget measures take effect, a Cork Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke said many parents are currently receiving notifications from creches outlining their revised fees... Read More
15 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ryanair Announces Over 1.4 Million Seats Across 29 Routes In Their Biggest Ever Summer Schedule From Cork Airport Ryanair has today announced its largest ever summer schedule from Cork Airport, including five new routes to Seville, Spain; La Rochelle, France; East Midlands, UK; Venice Treviso, Italy and Rome... Read More
15 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 66th annual awards will recognise Cork’s “outstanding, unique and resilient” businesses At the launch of the 66th Cork Business of the Year Awards, Cork Business Association President Kevin Herlihy praised all businesses in the city for their innovation and the continued resilience they have shown this year in the face of ongoing business challenges. The Awards,... Read More
15 December 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Deirdre Forde has said the Irish flag will fly at half mast over City Hall tomorrow as a mark of respect to the young solider who was killed in Lebanon . “My thoughts, and that of the people of Cork, are with the... Read More