19 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fitzgerald’s Park and Shalom Park in Cork City centre received their first Green Flags this week, the first year that Cork City Council has applied for the awards. The 2021 Green Flag Awards were announced yesterday by An Taisce Environmental Education, acknowledging Ireland’s best public parks and gardens.... Read More
19 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A Walk-In Covid Vaccination Clinic will take place at Cork City Hall – Pfizer vaccine will be available to all those aged 12 years and over A Walk-In Covid Vaccination Clinic will take place at Cork City Hall on Sunday 21st November from 1pm to 4pm. No appointment is... Read More
19 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The true “SHARE spirit” will be extended across the schools of Cork on November 26th for the second annual Yellow Day. In recognition of the challenges the pandemic has brought to organised events, the students of Cork will once again wear yellow on Friday November 26th to raise funds and... Read More
18 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “It is an incredible honour to be able to transform blank canvases in my home town of Passage West into works of art… I thank Cork County Council and the businesses and people of Passage West for their support for allowing me to bring my vision into reality.”... Read More
18 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New wasterwater treament plant to benefit the people of Baile Bhuirne and Baile Mhic Íre Irish Water has completed works on a new wastewater treatment plant that will serve the people of Baile Bhuirne (Ballyvourney) and Baile Mhic Íre (Ballymakeera), protect the local environment, and support growth and... Read More
18 November 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park have announced the names of the five Northern cheetah cubs who were born on the 10th of August as Roy, Sonia, Arlo, Mia, and Cora. Over 900 names were submitted as part of a public competition to find names for the five cubs to www.fotawildlife.ie.... Read More
18 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC have confirmed that Paul Farrell will continue as the club’s Women’s First Team Manager for the 2022 season. Welcoming the announcement, City Chairman Declan Carey said: “Paul stepped in midway through last season at a difficult time and he has steadied the ship. We spoke... Read More
18 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork GAA fans have been told a new publication on life within the Association highlights the ‘madness’ which joins them together Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael, Larry McCarthy, was speaking as he launched ‘Grassroots – Stories from the Heart of the GAA’ at Croke Park. The book, edited by... Read More
18 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork North Cental Solidarity TD Mick Barry this morning voiced support for Irish aid worker Seán Binder who faces trial in Greece today on charges arising from his work rescuing drowning people from the Mediterranean. Mr Binder, who grew up in Cork, faces the possibility of 25... Read More
18 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Construction Industry News Ballydesmond-based window and door manufacturers, Munster Joinery has become the latest in a lengthening line of successful Irish multinationals to add a Merlo telescopic handler to their materials handling fleet. Their latest purchase, a P40.17 model supplied to them by Birdhill-based McHale Plant Sales, has... Read More
17 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie
17 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Clean Coasts recently announced the winners of the 12th Love Your Coast photography competition during their virtual awards ceremony. The Love Your Coast competition is an integral part of the Clean Coasts programme. Ireland has some of the most spectacular and diverse coastlines in the world. For the... Read More