Cork wind farm invites you to come visit this June and #GetOutInTheWi6

10 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Wind Energy Ireland is inviting Cork residents to Get Out in the Wind this month and visit Ballyhoura Wind Farm, one of nearly a dozen Irish wind farms which are open, free of charge, to the public all year round. Located on the Cork-Limerick border, Ballyhoura wind farm offers... Read More

CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

10th June, 2023

Summer date set for Fort2Fort Charity Cycle 2023

10 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In a change to the calendar for many cycling enthusiasts, this year’s Fort2Fort Charity Cycle will take place on Saturday, 29th July, starting at Camden Fort Meagher, with a choice of distances around Cork Harbour to suit cyclists of all abilities. Ireland rugby legend Rory Best was on... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

9th June, 2023

Sisu Clinic Celebrates Successful 5 years in Aesthetic Medicine with 24 Clinics Globally

9 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Irish-founded cosmetic chain recently introduced a number of own-brand products that include collagen supplements and sheet masks. The number of clinics worldwide reached 24 in recent weeks, with openings stateside in Houston, Texas and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The group has seen 47% growth in revenue YoY globally... Read More

NEWS

9th June, 2023

CLONAKILTY: Martin Hayes announces solo DeBarras Show

9 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Martin Hayes announces solo DeBarras Show Friday 6th October 2023 Tickets €30 on sale now: https://debarra.ie/event/martin-hayes/ This October, Martin Hayes will make his first ever visit to DeBarras Folk Club for what is sure to be a remarkable performance. Martin Hayes is one of the world’s most celebrated fiddlers... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

8th June, 2023

WEST CORK: Tickets on sale for Baltimore RNLI’s Ladies Boutique Lunch

8 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI will host its first Ladies Boutique Lunch this August. The fundraising event will see proceeds raised go towards the charity that saves lives at sea. The lunch will take place in Inisbeg Estate in Baltimore and will kick off with a prosecco reception at 12.30pm on... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

8th June, 2023

WEST CORK: New bus service connecting Allihies and Kilcrohane

8 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie TFI Local Link Cork launches new route TFI Local Link Cork is staring a new bus route which will improve connectivity between Allihies and Kilcrohane from Monday 12th of June. This new route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public... Read More

NEWS

7th June, 2023

Michelin Guide adds the Ballycotton eatery to prestigious list

7 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie When you own a restaurant overlooking Ballycotton harbour, it stands to reason that you’ll serve fresh seafood right off the boat! Cush has been added to the Michelin Guide of ‘The Best Seafood Restaurants in the Republic of Ireland.’ The news comes after the venue in Ballycotton was... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS

7th June, 2023

New Public Pocket Park for Ballydesmond

7 June 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced that works are scheduled to commence on the construction of a new public ‘Pocket Park’ in the village of Ballydesmond. The project has been made possible through grant funding of €868,950 from the Department of Rural and Community Development under the Rural Regeneration... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

7th June, 2023

Mobile Library Service bring books to rural County Cork

7 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Schools will soon be out for the summer, but Cork County Council Library Service’s fleet of Mobile Libraries will still be on the road bringing books and more to towns, villages, nursing homes, and homes in rural communities all across Cork County. The four Mobile Libraries each serve... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

6th June, 2023

TD supports striking firefighters

6 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Independent TD for Cork South-West Michael Collins has offered his unequivocal support to the estimated 2000 retained firefighters who began work-to-rule strike action today. Deputy Collins was speaking after the National Retained Firefighters Association of Ireland (NRFA) laid the blame for its decision to initiate the first in... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, INDEPENDENT, NEWS, POLITICS

6th June, 2023

Baltimore RNLI respond to mayday: rescue 5 people from yacht off Sherkin

6 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI responded to a mayday call earlier this afternoon (Tuesday 6 June). The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their all-weather lifeboat at 2.55pm this afternoon, after the Irish Coast Guard picked up a mayday call from a yacht with five people on board which was in distress near... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

6th June, 2023

NEW TV SERIES: Entertainers from The Wild Atlantic Way

6 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ‘The Wild Atlantic Way’ driving route starts/ends in Kinsale, Co Cork, it covers the Western Seaboard of Ireland A new four-part music special of one-hour episodes, featuring the cream of entertainers from The Wild Atlantic Way, will broadcast on TG4, commencing on Sunday 11th June 2023. ‘Wild Atlantic... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS