12 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork is gearing up to host stage two of the unique 17-stage cycling event. The Cycle Sportif covers over 2,000km of the Wild Atlantic route winding through the coastlines of nine counties from Co Cork to Co Donegal from the 13th to 29th September 2017. Cyclists can register... Read More
12 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce that adidas will be the official kit supplier to the club. adidas will kit out all of the club’s teams for a three-year term, beginning at the conclusion of the 2017 SSE Airtricity League season. Details of the 2018 team... Read More
12 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It was a busy Tuesday for one lucky West Cork bachelor who dashed for a train back to the rebel county to clock in for a work shift after picking up his EuroMillions Match 5 Plus lucky star winnings for €257,084 from the National Lottery HQ It was... Read More
11 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Graepel Perforators & Weavers Ltd recently manufactured a striking Picture-Perfect piece of the RMS Lusitania. Graepels is a family run company, based in Kinsale, Co Cork, and consistently works to contribute to the local community. The piece was donated by Graepels and is installed along the coastline at... Read More
11 September 2017, Monday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The ‘Sam Maguire Community Bells’ in Dunmanway, Co Cork rang out their message of hope and reconciliation for the first time at a special celebration of thanksgiving on Saturday, 9th September. The bells project, the visionary idea of the local Church of Ireland rector, the Reverend Cliff... Read More
11 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Labour Party representatives in Cork City have thought long and hard about the ongoing issue of parking in Cork City Centre. John Maher, Luke Field & Peter Horgan contacted TheCork.ie with ideas. The trio have called on City Hall to review new parking regimes in favour of a... Read More
11 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Motor Insurance drops by 14% – but more work to do – says Buttimer Senator Jerry Buttimer says that new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) which show a 14% drop in the cost of motor insurance is good news for Cork motorists. CSO figures show... Read More
10 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie ‘Harpers Island’ might sound like the name of a 1980s Australian Soap opera (well it does to us, and see our mock up image above!) but it is actually just the name of a wetland area in Glounthane, between Cork City and Carrigtwohill. But, before we move on... Read More
10 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Just before this weekend top models unveiled the exciting new designer collections from Brown Thomas Cork at Ballynatray House, Youghal, East Cork. Liam Dwan, Acting General Manager at Brown Thomas Cork welcomed over 60 guests to a champagne reception on arrival followed by a three course luncheon. The... Read More
10 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jim Daly, has confirmed that Irish Water are to address water issues in the Kilkeran and Rathbarry area. Currently residents and businesses in the area are subject to poor water quality and an unreliable supply.... Read More
9 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Kinsale was Car-azy for Cannonball On Friday, September 8th 2017 CANNONBALL arrived to the scenic town of Kinsale in County Cork at 2.30pm where spectators got up close and personal with 190 of the finest cars on the planet and then enjoyed the unique festival atmosphere that Cannonball... Read More
