19 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Bus Éireann is proud to launch the Keeping Ireland Connected campaign which shares a positive message across the country and in communities around Ireland. Eleanor Farrell, Chief Commercial Officer of Bus Éireann said; “We are extremely proud to announce our ‘Keeping Ireland Connected’ campaign which celebrates the huge... Read More
19 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport and Air France will require customers to wear a face mask or face covering customers lacking a mask can use vending machines at Cork Airport Air France will resume operations between Cork and Paris CDG from July 1st. The route initially launched 2-years ago, will recommence... Read More
19 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie If you are looking for ‘Death Notices in Cork’ then we recommend you consult the Cork section of RIP.ie.
19 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Over 3,896 on waiting list for driving tests in Cork Sinn Féin TD for Cork East has called on the Minister for Transport Shane Ross to publish plans for the return of driving tests. The Midleton based TD Buckley said: “Figures from the Road Safety Authority show a... Read More
18 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This week marks the midway point of a project to upgrade Lee Road Water Treatment Plant. Irish Water is working in partnership with Cork City Council to deliver this project, which will ensure the plant at Lee Road meets the needs of a growing population and supports the... Read More
18 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Running total: Cork has had 1,535 cases of COVID19 since the pandemic began The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 4 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total of 1,714 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight... Read More
18 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael-Green Party programme a “hollow deal” on workers rights’ and pensions – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has said he is “deeply concerned by the lack of concrete commitments with regards to workers’ rights and pensions in the Programme for Government.”... Read More
19 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Moynihan welcomes commitment on pensions in draft Programme for Government Fáil TD for Cork North West Michael Moynihan has welcomed the commitment in the Programme for Government to maintain the state pension age at 66. Deputy Moynihan said, “The Programme for Government gives an assurance that the State... Read More
17 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The national housing and homeless charity, Peter McVerry Trust, has announced that it has opened its first social housing scheme in Cork. The charity is working in partnership with Cork County Council to deliver homes for people on the social housing waiting list including those who are, or... Read More
17 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Project ACT – Carrigaline A further meeting of the Carrigaline Municipal District Committee with the Carrigaline Business Association, Community Association and representatives of My Town My Plan group was held in the County Hall Council Chamber last Friday June 12th. A number of proposals to further the attraction of... Read More
17 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork International Hotel is giving away use of their hotel to raise €100,000 for charity, tickets are €20 The Cork International Hotel is giving away its hotel to one person and their family for the whole weekend. For the first time ever people can buy tickets to enter... Read More
17 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water and Cork City Council responded to an emergency overflow from the public wastewater network at Grand Parade last week. On investigation, the emergency overflow was found to have been caused by a blockage in the sewer network, otherwise known as a ‘fatberg’. When fats, oils and... Read More