2022 Paint Scheme Announced for Carrigaline Municipal District

18 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 2022 Paint Scheme Announced for Carrigaline Municipal District Following on from the success of the 2021 Shop Front Improvement Scheme and Residential Painting Scheme, Elected Members of Cork County Council’s Carrigaline Municipal District have agreed to allocate a further €20,000 towards the scheme for 2022. In addition to... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS

14th May, 2022

Official opening of new Cork ARC Cancer Support House ‘Sarsfield House’, Sarsfield Road, Cork

14 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie What: Cork ARC Cancer Support House Where: ‘Sarsfield House’, Sarsfield Road, Cork Taoiseach Micheál Martin today officially opened Sarsfield House, the new home of Cork ARC Cancer Support House. The premises has been developed with the aim to become a benchmark centre of excellence for the provision of... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

12th May, 2022

Schools to be used in evenings for community groups – Stanton

12 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Department review of the use of schools outside of classroom hours will lead to stronger, safer communities A review of guidelines which would enable school buildings be used outside of normal hours will be positive for community groups and youth organisations, according to Fine Gael TD David... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS, POLITICS

10th May, 2022

Groups and organisations in Cork should apply for funding to upgrade Community Centre facilities @ColmBurkeTD

10 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Online registration process now open Community groups and organisations in Cork are invited to apply for a new round of funding for the upgrade and refurbishment of community centres, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke said: “Fine Gael wants to build stronger and safer communities... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

10th May, 2022

Public Transport Fares Halved for Young People in Cork @CorkGreens

10 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Carrigaline Greens have welcomed a 50% decrease in public transport fares for young people and students. This is a permanent reduction in fares for those aged between 19 and 23, and follows a commitment secured by the Green Party in the last budget. Discussing the announcement, Green... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

5th May, 2022

Low pay is key problem in Irish Defence Forces – says TD

5 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Background: HQ of Irish Naval Service is on Spike Island, Cork Harbour – it’s just one part of the Irish Defence Forces which also includes the Army and Air Corps. It’s been reported that every service is suffering from staff retention problems due to low pay Cork North... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIALIST PARTY

29th April, 2022

Clonakilty Town Council history book presented to Cork County Mayor

29 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie West Cork History On a recent visit to Clonakilty, County Mayor, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan, was presented with a copy of the “Clonakilty Town Council 1613 – 2014. A History”, book by the Clonakilty Community Mayor, Anthony McDermott. The book was a project of Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage, initiated by... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS

24th April, 2022

Cork vs Kerry football match must be free to air

24 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The GAA must do all it can to ensure the upcoming Cork/Kerry Munster senior football championship semi-final will be accessible for all to view on TV, a Fine Gael Senator has said. The long running saga over where the May 7th fixture will be played is almost resolved... Read More

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21st April, 2022

Cork County Heroes Honoured at 2022 County Mayor’s Community Awards

21 April 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Outstanding contributions made by individuals and community and voluntary groups across Cork County was showcased at the 9th Annual Mayor’s Community Awards. Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan presented a total of twelve awards on the night, including a special posthumous presentation, with Noreen Minihan... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS

16th April, 2022

Full take up of public WiFi scheme by local authorities will help improve connectivity across Ireland

16 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Supporting remote working will strengthen communities Full take up of the ‘WiFi4EU’ public WiFi scheme by local authorities will help improve connectivity across Ireland, supporting remote working and strengthening communities, a Fine Gael TD has said. Fine Gael Cork North Central TD, Colm Burke, is calling on all... Read More

FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

13th April, 2022

Right to repair

13 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune recently welcomed steps being taken by smartphone developers towards producing devices that are easier to repair. Samsung has become the latest big tech company to announce plans to help owners to fix their phones, following Apple. The news comes as the European Parliament... Read More

FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

12th April, 2022

Cork Greens celebrate the arrival of the Basic Income Scheme for the Arts

12 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ann Luttrell, who is a member of the Cork Greens and is the convenor of the Green Party’s Arts Policy group, originally wrote a motion proposing a basic income scheme for the Arts sector in 2020. With the support of the Cork Greens, the motion was brought to... Read More

GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS