1 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie
30 April 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie North Cork Fine Gael Councillor John Paul O’Shea has encouraged the public to get involved in the inaugural Community Weekend for County Cork which will take place over the May Bank holiday weekend from May 4th to 6th. Newtownshandrum GAA in North Cork is one of four GAA... Read More
28 April 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Aindrias Moynihan says the government is not doing enough to encourage drivers in across Cork to switch from petrol and diesel to e-cars. He’s warning that Ireland will fail to meet its e-car targets unless the government steps up its efforts... Read More
27 April 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Michael Moynihan says carers in north Cork are being put under severe pressure as a result of delays in the processing of their applications for Carer’s Allowance payments. Deputy Moynihan says he has seen an increase in families coming to his... Read More
23 April 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Since its inception in 2014, the Mayoral Council organises two awards evenings per year to pay tribute to local achievers and volunteers in the community who have excelled in their respective fields which makes Clonakilty proud of them. Four groups and three individuals were honoured at one of... Read More
23 April 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Nominations are open until 8th May for candidates to be nominated for the Clonakilty Mayoral election on Saturday 25th May. A public information meeting will take place at O’Donovan’s Hotel at 8pm next Wednesday 24th April where everyone in the community interested in the election and role of... Read More
23 April 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City Council is honouring some of its finest community volunteers and groups at its annual Lord Mayor’s Civic and Community & Voluntary Awards Night in City Hall on Wednesday 24th April 2019 at 7.30 p.m. Each year six people receive Lord Mayor’s Civic Awards in recognition of their... Read More
23 April 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Committee to Oversee the Plebiscite Public Information Campaign earlier this month began a public information campaign for the plebiscites on directly elected mayors with executive functions for Cork City, Limerick City and County Council, and Waterford City and County Council. The three local authority areas will hold... Read More
22 April 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Business, Enterprise and Innovation, and candidate for the European Parliament Billy Kelleher TD has said that protecting public health requires a bold new approach on the regulation and marketing of electronic cigarettes and vaping. His call came following the 15th anniversary of Fianna Fáil... Read More
21 April 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister signals further delay to NBP decision Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Michael Moynihan says the lack of broadband in communities in north Cork is placing unfair restrictions on people living there. Deputy Moynihan says there is a palpable frustration in towns and villages which have... Read More
18 April 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has confirmed that South-West Cork is set to benefit from €151,782 funding for pier and harbour projects. The significant allocation will help Cork County Council to carry out developments on the following projects: – Baltimore Harbour; €14,344 for new power supply facilities, and... Read More
15 April 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson and TD for Cork South Central Michael McGrath has called on the Transport & Tourism Minister to ensure that all efforts are made to accommodate cruise ships at the Port of Cork facilities in Cobh while construction work is carried out at Dublin Port.... Read More