25 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The vote to repeal the Eighth Amendment was a momentous day for women’s rights in this country – but much work remains to be done, according to Social Democrats Social Justice Spokesperson Holly Cairns. “Today is the third anniversary of the vote to amend the Eighth Amendment –... Read More
25 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This year’s Cork Harbour Festival takes place from 4 – 14 June 2021. Ocean to City – Five Miles From Home takes place 4-6 June. Cork Harbour Festival returns for a 7th year with a packed programme of events on water, on land and at home on your... Read More
24 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New Documentary “Sophie: A Murder in West Cork” will launch on Netflix on 30 June 2021 – Contributors include Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s son Pierre-Louis Baudey. Sophie: A Murder in West Cork is a documentary series examining one of Ireland’s most famous murders, that of French documentary producer Sophie... Read More
24 May 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Irish discount MrPRICE retailer will open a new store in Bandon this week, which will create 25 new jobs. This will be the retailer’s 4th store in Cork. The new store will open this week on Thursday 27th May, in the Bypass Business Park, and not on... Read More
24 May 2021 By Roger L. Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Greater urgency needed in in clearing Driver Theory Test backlog Ireland is suffering from long waiting lists for the driver theory test, and driving test. There are even reports of driving test cancellations due to COVID. Alas, the pandemic cannot be helped, but speaking about just the... Read More
24 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Arts & Entertainment News This sound installation explores a creative dialogue between fragments of piano music and dramatic text, inviting the audience into a ‘listening oasis’ on the open terrace of the Blackrock Castle. The possibility to experience space and sound in a different way is explored.... Read More
24 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In 3 weeks time, on June 8, 2021, Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork City Council expects to commence works on the Eastern Strategic Trunk Main to deliver a safer, more reliable water supply for the city. The works will be carried out by Farrans Construction, working... Read More
23 May 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Leading architecture firm, Wilson Architecture, headquartered in Wellington Road, Cork City, scooped the top award in two categories at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2021, hosted online on May 20th, including the top accolade of “Building of the Year” for their work on JCD’s Penrose... Read More
23 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 87 Tidy Towns groups in Cork awarded funding The return of the Supervalu Tidy Towns Competition will be a huge boost to communities across Cork a Fine Gael TD has said. Cork North Central Deputy Colm Burke confirmed that 87 Tidy Town Groups in Cork have now been... Read More
23 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Greens have welcomed the allocation of €51,600 for biodiversity projects in Cork County and City as part of the Local Authority Biodiversity Grant Scheme. The Minister of State with responsibility for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, announced that all 31 Local Authorities have received funding... Read More
23 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Support for Taoiseach Micheál Martin is on the rise according to a new opinion poll, but the betting says something different as his odds on being replaced by the end of the year are going in the opposite direction. The Sunday Times/Behaviour & Attitudes poll saw Micheál Martin’s... Read More
23 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 7 Cork suppliers have won a new contract to supply Aldi’s 145 stores through its Grow with Aldi Supplier Development Programme This year, the Grow with Aldi message also focused on sustainability, and entrants were encouraged to demonstrate how their product/company is focusing on sustainability within their business.... Read More