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24 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South-Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has called on the government to take immediate action to address the issue of very large class sizes in Cork, after the latest figures showed that 219 primary school classes in the county have more than 30 pupils. Deputy... Read More
24 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The official opening of the new Costcutter store in Lisavaird, near Clonakilty on Friday, 21st February. The honours of cutting the ribbon were given to local hero Jer Coakley, who was crowned World Champion at Reversible Ploughing in Estonia in August 2024. The occasion was made even more... Read More
24 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment in Cork City 12,000 multi-coloured balls will race down Patrick’s Hill on Sunday March 16th at 2.00 pm in aid of Cork City Missing Persons Search & Recovery and Local Charities. What: Patricks Hill Ball Run 2025 When: 16th March 14:00 – 16:00 Location: Patrick’s Hill, Cork... Read More
24 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, has reported a sharp rise in rat and mice infestations in the Cork region. Statistics reveal a 94% increase in recorded rat activity and a 44% increase in recorded mice activity in January 2025 compared to last year. Several regions have experienced... Read More
24 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie When: Thursday February 27th 9.30pm on TG4 Where: TG4 Programme name: Laochra Gael – Bríd Stack Bríd Stack was a cornerstone of Cork’s golden era in Ladies Gaelic Football, playing a pivotal role as the team dominated the sport throughout the 2000s. A relentless defender and key leader... Read More
24 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Getting Married Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service looks at what is involved in getting married. What are the requirements to be able to marry in Ireland? “Couples of the same sex or opposite sexes can marry in Ireland. The minimum age for getting... Read More
24 February 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Smart operators know that success in online gambling comes from staying ahead of trends. Quality bitcoin casino software is leading the charge, making online betting faster and smoother. This isn’t merely a new feature — it’s a shift in how players expect to bet. Bitcoin gambling means... Read More
23 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council recently announced funding of over €166,000 for 123 artists and arts organisations through its 2025 Arts Grants. The Art Grants support events, activities and new initiatives that enhance public access to the arts and support cultural development in all eight of the County’s Municipal Districts.... Read More
22 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Funding will support the repair and restoration of older buildings with complex needs €8.1m in grant funding allocated for conservation and protection of architectural heritage throughout the country under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025 Over €220,000 awarded to 14 projects in Cork City Over €440,000 awarded to 18 projects in Cork County... Read More
21 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie People in Cork are being urged to ‘get lost in a good book’ as Ireland Reads Day comes to libraries nationwide on Saturday, February 22. The Frank O’Connor Library in Mayfield will be hosting an event entitled ‘Open Reads for Ireland Reads’ at 3pm. Organisers invite everyone to... Read More