13 December 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie This festive season, Ballymaloe House in East Cork, renowned for its first-class stay and fine dining, is offering a luxurious Christmas in a Country House package for guests as well as a wide variety of vouchers. With its vast grounds for winter strolls, open fire, and world famous... Read More
12 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An Garda Síochána have today launched a new Public Appeal for Information in relation to the 1996 Murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier Sophie Toscan Du Plantier was born on the 28 July 1957 in Paris France. She bought a holiday home in Dunmanus West, Toormore, Cork in... Read More
12 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The planned strike action by SIPTU members employed Zenith Bantry Bay Terminal, county Cork, has been deferred in order to allow workers an opportunity to consider proposals put forward by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) today. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Willie Noone, said: “It was agreed to defer the... Read More
12 December 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Cork City Council recently launched of the Cork City Heritage Urban Orienteering Project. This fantastic project has been developed as a fun outdoor activity that is suitable for all ages. The aim of the orienteering routes is to get people involved with heritage and to raise awareness of... Read More
11 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Villages of Newtownshandrum, Dromina, Freemount, Liscarroll, Churchtown, Buttevant, Newtwopothouse All Set To Benefit From New Service TFI Local Link Cork is delighted to announce the launch of a new bus service, Route 522 Charleville to Mallow, which is due to commence on December 12th 2022. The new service... Read More
10 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister O’Donovan unveils new €30.5m flood defences, protecting more than 390 local Bandon homes and businesses Minister of State for the Office of Public Works Patrick O’Donovan TD yesterday unveiled a plaque to mark the completion of the new Bandon Flood Relief Scheme representing an investment of some... Read More
10 December 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Service will operate seven days a week Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan, has welcomed news from Bus Éireann that enhanced services and timetable on the Killarney to Macroom route will come into effect this Sunday, 11 December. The enhanced Route 257 will now operate... Read More
10 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The National Lottery has revealed the counties where 10 players won €50,000 each in last night’s EuroMillions (9th December) ‘Ireland Only Raffle’ draw. Three players in Dublin, two players in Clare and one player in Cork, Galway, Kildare, Roscommon and Offaly all scooped the special raffle prize which... Read More
10 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie An Taoiseach Micheál Martin visits residents and students at SHARE to wish them a Happy Christmas. SHARE is a local charity that provides housing, social and medical support to the elderly in Cork. It is well known for its annual Christmas fundraising in Cork City Centre when secondary... Read More
10 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie One of the country’s most eagerly anticipated road projects took a step closer to completion with the official opening of the Macroom Bypass section of the N22 Baile Bhuirne to Macroom new Dual Carriageway by the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins and Taoiseach Mícheál... Read More
10 December 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie A charming ‘fixer-upper’ in a historic part of Cork city is one of four residences requiring an upgrade across Co Cork which are going under the virtual hammer this month. Number 1 Seminary Buildings, Blackpool, is a three-bedroom, end-of-terrace home, located in a quiet residential cul-de-sac. In need... Read More