30 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ken O Flynn TD has raised serious concerns with the Minister for Education regarding the growing trend of secondary schools requiring parents to purchase iPads or specific digital devices for their children’s education. In a parliamentary question submitted last week, Deputy O Flynn has asked the Minister to... Read More
24 April 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie 14 Cork students have won top prizes in this year’s 71st Texaco Children’s Art Competition. In the 7-8 years age category, Hazel O’Brien (age 8), from Ovens National School, won second prize for her work entitled Me, My Selfie and I’. Her artwork is described by Final Adjudicator... Read More
16 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Government has today announced the 122 projects that will be awarded €7.5 million in funding under the 2025 Community Monuments Fund. These grants help owners and custodians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future. Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea said “I am... Read More
16 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Education and Training Board Announces No Fees for 2025-2026 Academic Year Cork College of FET, part of Cork ETB’s Further Education and Training Services, recently nnounced that all Level 5 and 6 courses will be offered free of charge for the 2025-2026 academic year. This initiative... Read More
15 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cllr Honore Kamegni Appointed Spokesperson for Sport and Youth within his party, the Green Party The Green Party has announced the appointment of Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork, as its new spokesperson for Sport and Youth. The announcement comes as part of a broader reshuffle... Read More
12 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The town of Cobh, in East County Cork, Ireland will Mark 113th Anniversary of Titanic Tragedy on April 13th, 2025 – First Cruise Liner of the Season will also dock On Sunday April 13th, 2025, the town of Cobh in County Cork will hold a special public ceremony... Read More
7 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Office of Public Works announces 2024 Visitor Data for Heritage Sites Dublin Castle the Number 1 ticketed heritage site in Ireland; Regional growth at Dungarvan Castle, Donegal Castle, Corlea Trackway, Loughcrew, JFK Arboretum and the Blasket Visitor Centre Ireland’s Castles, Parklands, National Monuments and Gardens continue to... Read More
3 April 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Role of Intelligent Alerts in School Security Camera Systems In today’s increasingly complex and safety-conscious world, ensuring the security of educational institutions is a top priority. With the rise in concerns about school safety, including incidents like bullying, theft, and violence, schools are increasingly relying on advanced... Read More
2 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The strategy follows a series of successful community engagement events and consultation with local stakeholders. Cork City Council today launched the Shandon Integrated Urban Strategy (IUS), an action-based roadmap for the sustainable and heritage led regeneration of the Shandon area over the coming years. The IUS was drafted... Read More
2 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has been awarded more than €72,000 for the repair and protection of Kinsale Museum through the Historic Structures Fund. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage’s National Built Heritage Service (NBHS) funding will be used to carry out repairs to internal plaster, external ironmongery, masonry walls... Read More
27 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Young drivers are 85% more likely to be involved in road accidents than older drivers, with speed, distraction, and inexperience the leading causes of road traffic accidents. According to Garda figures, one in three road fatalities in Cork last year involved a driver under 25 years. To address... Read More