16 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie If you know your PPS you can now register to vote – or edit your details online at www.checktheregister.ie – every nationality can register to vote Cork City Council is informing the public that a new national online voter registration process is now in operation at www.checktheregister.ie The... Read More
8 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Politics West Cork Deputy Michael Collins has expressed his strong objections to the decision by the National Ploughing Championships 2023 organizers to make the event cashless, citing concerns about privacy, inclusivity, and government control over financial transactions. Deputy Michael Collins and the Rural Independent Group stand united in... Read More
3 August 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will be visiting Glanmire, today the 3rd of August. As part of his visit he will be meeting with representatives from sports, community and voluntary organisations. Following this he will be meeting with members of the general public at Sarsfield GAA Pavillion. Cork North... Read More
2 August 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn has announced the launch of a grant scheme aimed at providing financial support to groups and organisations involved in Irish language projects. Cork County Council has established the initiative to assist and promote Irish language events and initiatives... Read More
30 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council wish to advise that the next section of the N22 Baile Bhuirne Macroom Road Scheme is due to open on Friday, August 11th. This is an 8km section of Type 2 Dual Carriageway between Carrigaphooca to the west of Macroom and Tonn Láin to the... Read More
28 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 753-unit housing project, one of the largest in Cork City’s history – Development will see the delivery of six new neighbourhoods 4km from Cork City Centre The Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD has; alongside the Minister for Finance Michael McGrath TD; turned the sod on a major new housing... Read More
28 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, has opened a Book of Condolences for singer, writer and activist Sinéad O’Connor in City Hall today The Lord Mayor said: “On behalf of the people of Cork, I extend my sincere condolences to Sinéad’s family and friends. Not only... Read More
24 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie One of Ireland’s leading building firms Clancy Construction has opened a new office in Cork city centre solidifying its commitment to the region. Minister for Finance Michael McGrath TD performed the official opening of 49 Grand Parade, a restored listed building. Clancy Construction is headquartered in Thurles and... Read More
14 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Southern Regional Assembly Elects New Cathaoirleach and Leas-Cathaoirleach Cllr. Terry Shannon of Cork City Council was elected as Cathaoirleach of the Southern Regional Assembly for 2023-24 at its annual meeting today, Friday 14th July 2023, which took place at Assembly House, O’Connell Street, Waterford. First elected to... Read More
11 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork businesses, manufacturing facilities and public facilities can soon apply for enhanced supports to install solar panels which can help them reduce overall energy costs, a Fine Gael Deputy has said. Deputy Colm Burke welcomed an extension of supports to a wider range of businesses and non-domestic applicants, which will be... Read More
9 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Carrigaline Mens’s shed is located in the former grounds of Waterpark House – behind the Lions Centre The official opening of the Carrigaline Men’s Shed took place on Saturday, July 8, 2023 and was attended by The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn; An Tánaiste... Read More
9 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina Higgins were in Cork today to attend the National Day of Commemoration ceremony in Collins Army Barracks. While in town, the pair paid courtesy visit to the Lord Mayor of Cork. They were greeted by Cllr. Kieran McCarthy – who is... Read More
