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
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
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
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
6 June 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to embrace an active lifestyle while exploring the beauty of Ireland. From scenic hikes to delectable cuisine, there are numerous opportunities to stay fit and nourished throughout the summer months. Exploring Ireland’s Natural Wonders Ireland boasts a breathtaking... Read More
5 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The annual undergraduate MTU Crawford College of Art & Design Graduate Exhibitions celebrating the creative practices of CCAD’s graduating students is taking place in MTU’s Sharman Crawford Street and Bishopstown Campuses until Thursday 8th June 2023. A highlight of Cork’s cultural calendar, the Crawford Graduate Exhibitions feature the... Read More
5 June 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The great ancient Greek physician Hippocrates once said, “Walking is the best medicine.” And he was right. Walking requires a minimum of effort, you can do it for free, and besides, it has a beneficial effect not only on your physical but also psychological health. Today we... Read More
4 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie EQUESTRIAN NEWS: Ireland claimed team and individual third place in the FEI 4* Nations Cup in Millstreet The Irish Senior Eventing team claimed third place at the FEI CCIO4*-S Nations Cup in Millstreet, Co. Cork this afternoon, Sunday 4th of June. Following the first two days of dressage Ireland... Read More
4 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Summer days can be long and dark for those bereaved For bereaved parents, time can stand still as we approach the summer break. They are reflecting on what could have been… Their child’s graduation from primary to secondary school, the start of the Junior Cert, finishing their school... Read More
3 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Music Generation Cork City’s 10th Anniversary Anthem, “Music Gives Me A Reason”, gets the MTV treatment with the release of the official music video A year of celebrations to mark 10 years of Music Generation Cork City has led to the composition of their very own anthem, “Music... Read More
2 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Due to the continued high demand for water, combined with the ongoing low rainfall levels, areas of Clonakilty will again see night-time water restrictions introduced each evening, 11pm until 7am, from Friday 2nd June until Tuesday 6th June. Water levels will be reviewed again on Tuesday morning to determine if... Read More
2 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Castletownbere RNLI in conjunction with the Irish Coast Guard Rescue 115 helicopter crew from Shannon have rescued 13 people this evening after their 33m fishing trawler ran aground onto rocks off Dursey Island and started to list and roll. The fishing vessel (Grand St Bernard, registered in France)... Read More