5 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water is replacing almost 1km of aged and problematic water mains on South Main Street, Cork city. The old water mains had a high burst frequency and works are being carried out to provide a more reliable water supply, improve water quality and reduce the high levels... Read More
5 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Two local SPAR stores in Cork were presented with national awards at the annual ShelfLife National C-Store Awards 2022 recently. Ireland’s top retailers and brands gathered at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire to attend the prestigious ceremony. Now in their 22nd year, the C-Store Awards are... Read More
5 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Today and tomorrow – 6 December 2022- over 3,500 people will become new Irish citizens. In 4 separate ceremonies at the INEC in Killarney, applicants from over 130 countries will receive their certificates of naturalisation, and take an oath of fidelity to the Irish State. Of the 3500... Read More
4 December 2022, Sunday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There is already a statute to War of Independence leader Michael Collins in Clonakilty, where he lived, but there is none in Cork City. Collins served as Taoiseach/Chairman of the Executive Council and Minister for Finance in the Irish Free State. He was shot at Béal na... Read More
4 December 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Enable Ireland, who has provided disability services in Cork for nearly 70 years, has launched its 2022 Christmas card collection. Printed in Cork, each pack contains eight Christmas cards (with envelopes) and is priced at €5. All of the net proceeds from the Christmas cards will support local... Read More
4 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Marymount Hospice Ball returned for its 14th year to kick off the Christmas season in Cork where guests enjoyed a spectacular night of great food, entertainment and special guests including Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Held at the Radisson Blu hotel, Little Island this sell out event will add... Read More
4 December 2022, Sunday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Rufford Mill Ford – England’s Most Infamous Water Crossing If you view TikTok or YouTube or Facebook videos you will probably have seen videos of cars trying to cross Rufford Mill Ford. It’s in Nottinghamshire, in the North of England, where the Rainworth River (an excellent name... Read More
4 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The dermatology department in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital (SIVUH) Cork came away with the top prize at the recent annual meeting of the British Association for Paediatric and Adolescent Dermatology held at the Royal College of Physicians in London. Dr Cathal O’Connor, clinical research fellow in... Read More
4 December 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Introduction We all want to make extra wealth by investing in various avenues. Bitcoin is one of the most effective avenues to help you grow your wealth. Recently, Bitcoin has become an ideal platform for creating wealth. However, though many enter the crypto world to make fast money,... Read More
3 December 2022, Saturday By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD today launched Cork’s first Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme on the northside of Cork city The Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme, led by Healthy Ireland in the Department of Health, HSE, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, Cork City Council and local community groups, offers the public... Read More
3 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Payment details for the Christmas Bonus for next week have been outlined by Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard “The payment will be made to pensioners, carers, people with disabilities, widows, and lone parents in County Cork and 1.3 million people nationwide will benefit,” explained Senator Lombard. “The Christmas... Read More
3 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bord Bia has appointed Emmet Doyle, from Cork city, as the first Bord Bia Organic Sector Manager. This is the first full-time resource within the organisation for the organic sector and comes as part of the Government’s Food Vision 2030 commitment to increase organic production while growing Irish... Read More