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
9 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Politics Last week Fine Gael selected their candidates for Cork City South. At the convention of party members City Cllr Derry Canty, now aged 75, confirmed he would not be seeking re-election. Cllr Canty from Ballincollig had decades of service as a Cllr. He spent most of... Read More
9 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie
8 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New Report highlights that 1,974 homes in Cork City and County prevented from bulk sale in last two years The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, has published a progress update on the planning measures he introduced two years ago to increase home ownership and... Read More
6 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There needs to be increased awareness around the dangers posed by ticks and the dangers of contracting Lyme Disease, a Fine Gael TD has said. Fine Gael TD for Cork East, David Stanton raised the serious health issue in the Dáil this week with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.... Read More
5 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Michael McGrath Backed To Be Fianna Fáil Leader Michael McGrath has overtaken Jim O’Callaghan as the most likely successor to Micheál Martin as leader of Fianna Fáil according to BoyleSports, who now makes the Minister for Finance 7/4 favourite from 7/2 for the top job. Martin was said to be... Read More
3 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Local Fianna Fáil TD Aindrias Moynihan has said the “huge gap” in daycare supports including dementia support services in Macroom, Co Cork needs to be addressed. The Cork North-West TD said day centre services must be expanded in the Macroom area to allow older people live in their... Read More
2 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Saturday saw over a thousand people join the first official Cork Trans+ Pride march. Cork Green Party Councillors, Reps, and members were proud to join the march and enjoy the warm welcome of the public on a sunny Saturday afternoon when diversity and inclusivity were celebrated by all.... Read More
2 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Garda Commissioner is the person who responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including responsibility for the recruitment, training and deployment of Garda members. Commenting on Garda staff numbers in Cork Peter Horgan, Labour Rep has said “Gardai on the frontline should be supported... Read More