16 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Today at 7pm in the Kino on Washington Street, People before Profit Cork will host a public meeting on the case for price controls and public ownership. Speakers will be Bríd Smith, TD for Dublin South Central, Joe Moore, PBP Cork public rep, and John Mullins, of the... Read More
15 November 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Grants for vacant properties expanded to rural and urban areas in Cork – Colm Burke TD Grants of up to €50,000 for homeowners of vacant and derelict properties have been extended to both rural areas and cities and will be available under the Croí Conaithe Towns scheme. Cork North Central TD Colm Burke has... Read More
15 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two ‘relaxed performances’ scheduled and new sponsorship deal with Skechers Cork Opera House have revealed a thrilling cast for a mammoth 67-performance run of its new Panto production of Sleeping Beauty. Rehearsals have begun for the show which opens at the venue on December 1 and already ticket... Read More
14 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In the era before airplanes Cork was the last port of call on ships heading across the Atlantic to the USA and Canada. This combined with the many creameries meant it was a world centre of the butter industry Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, visited the Butter Museum, Cork... Read More
13 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie If you’re unsure what to buy then get a gift voucher! With Chrsitmas fast approaching, the traders at the English Market have been busy preparing and curating a selection of local food gifts, crafts and treats for the most wonderful time of the year. Below are a selection... Read More
12 November 2022, Saturday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Business Association, in partnership with Cork City Council, Clarendon Properties and The Echo, have announced the winners of the 2022 Cork Better Buildings Awards at a special ceremony held Friday at The Metropole Hotel, Cork. The Awards focus on the care and presentation of the city’s... Read More
12 November 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The €7.54 million redevelopment of Edel House, Good Shepherd Cork’s emergency shelter for women and children, was officially opened today by the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin T.D. Edel House first opened its doors in 1972 and currently provides emergency accommodation for up to 13 families and 20 single women... Read More
11 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Option is now bookable online Iarnród Éireann has introduced a quieter carriage on Heuston to Cork services from this week. The quieter carriage is being reintroduced both to improve services for customers with sensory issues, and to provide choice to all customers, following public feedback. The quiet carriage... Read More
9 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council today marked the 100th Anniversary of An Garda Síochána service in Cork City with a civic reception held in Cork City Hall. The evening’s event was attended by Assistant Commissioner Eileen Foster, Chief Superintendent Tom Myers, Superintendent John Deasy, Inspector James Hallahan. Gardaí formed a... Read More
7 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Business/Technology News The Hayfield Hotel is working with Roscommon based tech start up Positive Carbon to reduce food waste in all their kitchens, effectively reaching sustainability targets and improving profitability. The first installation of Positive Carbon’s food waste monitoring sensors took place this July at the Hayfield Family Collection’s... Read More
7 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie What: Live at the Marquee Cork When: Saturday 17 June 2023 Tickets: will go on sale Thursday 10th November at 9am Today legendary singer/song writer Christy Moore announced he will return again to play a date Live at the Marquee Cork next June. One of the most compelling... Read More
7 November 2022, Monday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Following from yesterday’s flood warning, Cork City Council is advising the public to be extremely cautious as severe weather remains forecast for Cork City today, alongside warnings for high tides over the coming days which will cause localised flooding and disruption to traffic. The City Council’s Flood... Read More