1 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s Church of Ireland Cathedral – Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral – was trending on social media as #SFB150 for many hours yesterday, Monday 30th November, the 150th Anniversary of the Consecration of the Cathedral by Bishop John Gregg on 30th November 1870. Cork people, people with Cork connections... Read More
30 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Following the success of Cork County Council’s original ‘The Colourful Heritage of County Cork’ bilingual colouring book, a second volume has now been launched as part of the Council’s ‘Keep Well’ wellbeing campaign. Volume Two of the popular series features 30 brand new sites from across the county,... Read More
28 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Since 2016, a value in excess of €4 million has been awarded by Inland Fisheries Ireland to over 200 projects across the country. Inland Fisheries Ireland will be opening a new funding round which is available to eligible* community groups and angling clubs throughout the Republic of Ireland.... Read More
28 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Santa Claus has been in touch with us – via An Post – with a message Dear Children across Ireland, Season’s Greetings to everyone from my workshop in the North Pole. Letters are pouring in from all around the world so I would like to remind all the... Read More
28 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Abtran employees in Cork & Sligo on phones this weekend to accept donations for children’s charities Abtran, the Cork based ‘Business Process Outsourcing company’, is instrumental in supporting the success of the RTE Late Late Toy Show Appeal. The Irish company’s staff in Cork and Sligo are taking... Read More
28 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Funds raised will be used for assistive technology, enabling people to live healthier, more independent lives and remain connected to loved ones. Cope Foundation this week launched their annual festive fundraiser, “Cope’s Very Cork Christmas” which will raise much-needed funds for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism and... Read More
27 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has announced the locations of 10 new parklets it will be providing throughout Cork City as part of the ‘Re-imagining Cork’ programme. Funded by the National Transport Authority, under the Government’s stimulus programme, Cork City Council is implementing a suite of initiatives under the ‘Reimagine... Read More
26 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Henry Ford and Son: The Cork Connection – by the Local Studies Department of Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service The Ford Motor Assembly plant in Cork holds special memories for both the workforce and the general population of the city. For over 60 years “Ford’s” –... Read More
25 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The countdown is on to the opening of The Dean Cork, the hottest new hotel located in the Rebel County’s Horgan’s Quay. With its doors swinging open from December 10th – just in time for Christmas, the team has been busy in the background ensuring that everything is ready, set, go before opening day approaches. 2020 has been an unusual year for everyone, and we all deserve to... Read More
25 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Festive additions to routes across the county as part of A Real Cork Christmas Cork County Council has announced plans to decorate hundreds of kilometres of Slí na Croí walkways with the familiar colours of Cork and Christmas. Teams from Cork County Council, Tidy Towns Committees and local... Read More
24 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC is delighted to announce the launch of our their 2021 adidas Home Shirt in collaboration with their recently announced new official teamwear partner; McKeever Sport. The shirt features a subtle pinstripe design on the front and encompasses the club’s traditional colours – GREEN, WHITE AND... Read More
23 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “It’s important that we all pull together to support local businesses. 22,500 tourism jobs in Cork need to be protected.” – Seamus Heaney, Visit Cork Visit Cork has launched a #PureLocal campaign ahead of Green Friday (November 27th), encouraging everyone to stay local, eat local and click local... Read More