top of page 23 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie What is an Irish passport card? The Irish passport card is a travel document that Irish citizens can use for certain travel instead of the standard passport book. It is similar in size to a credit card and it has a SealCrypt strip. You can... Read More
top of page 23 March 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Opinion: Insurance companies like electronic communication because it saves on printing and postage costs, but is there a catch? In the olden days my annual car insurance renewal letter would arrive by post. The envelope would contain everything from the euro figure being requested to... Read More
top of page 22 March 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The commercial vacancy rate in Cork was 12.4% in December 2024, which – if one looks for a postive – was lower than the national average of 14.5% Of the urban areas in Cork surveyed, Cobh had the highest commercial vacancy rate (19.1%), while Carrigaline... Read More
top of page 22 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Eireann continues to progress a major upgrade to the Macroom Wastewater Treatment Plant to protect the environment and support the long-term sustainable growth and development of Macroom. The project which involves the decommissioning of the existing plant and its associated structures as well... Read More
top of page 22 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie How to report a faulty street light in Cork City? Visit https://deadsureapp.com/Inventory.aspx?map=ccNEs7ZILs7jc6aWi491wMrh+ekHvD+Q3rwEdFNrxbVxsgGdPjhKrPqh/EX6YQbK
top of page 22 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Willie & Avril Allshire of Rosscarbery, Co. Cork shortlisted for prestigious award Willie & Avril Allshire in County Cork have been shortlisted in the RDS Forestry Awards which recognise and reward farmers and woodland owners that have adopted Climate-Smart Agricultural practices on their properties. These... Read More
top of page 21 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Do you have a document that needs the signature of a Commissioner for Oaths / Peace Commissioner / Notary Public / Notary / Practising Solicitor, in Fountainstown & Myrtleville Mr David O’Sullivan (BA, DipBusLegal, HDipHRM) is a long established Cork Commissioner for Oaths who focus... Read More
top of page 21 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie On the occasion of its 80th anniversary, Ireland’s oldest Local Authority Museum will be undergoing external refurbishment works. Officially opened to the public on April 4th, 1945, in the old ‘Shrubberies’ building in Fitzgerald Park, the museum will get a ‘birthday facelift’, which will see the... Read More
top of page 21 March 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Heating is a fundamental necessity in Irish households, particularly during the colder months. However, with rising energy costs, it’s crucial for homeowners to understand their heating expenses and explore the most efficient fuel options. This article will guide you through calculating your heating costs based... Read More
top of page 20 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Hotel launches policy highlighting steps to improve sustainability when hosting events Switching flipcharts to whiteboards, pens to pencils and paper coasters to leather coasters are just some of the measures being introduced by Cork International Hotel to make conferences and banquets more environmentally friendly. The... Read More
top of page 20 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Model Farm Road based Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is delighted to announce the appointment of actor and playwright Shane Casey as an Ambassador. Shane joins a formidable ambassador team including Manchester United legend Roy Keane and Munster and Ireland rugby player Jack Crowley.... Read More
top of page 19 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Marymount Becomes Ireland’s First Residential Care Setting Accredited as an Age-Friendly Health System Older Persons Services in Marymount University Hospital and Hospice has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first residential care setting in Ireland to gain accreditation as an Age-Friendly Health System – Committed... Read More