top of page 30 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ken O Flynn TD has raised serious concerns with the Minister for Education regarding the growing trend of secondary schools requiring parents to purchase iPads or specific digital devices for their children’s education. In a parliamentary question submitted last week, Deputy O Flynn has asked... Read More
top of page 21 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “Mar Uachatarán na hÉireann, as President of Ireland, may I join with all those across the world, from their different stations in life, who have expressed such profound sadness on learning of the death of Pope Francis. Pope Francis, in his important messages and in... Read More
top of page 21 April 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Funding must be provided for service dog organisations – says Cork Govt party Senator The government must provide state funding for organisations that place assistance dogs with people with disabilities, a Fine Gael Senator has said this month. Senator Eileen Lynch is calling for a... Read More
top of page 17 April 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie POLITICS: Fianna Fail’s latest-use emotional blackmail to defend staggering Ukrainian modular homes costs – says Cork TD “A top contender for the most tin-eared statement of the year.” Independent Ireland Chairman and TD for Cork North-Central Ken O’Flynn has launched a scathing attack on attempts... Read More
top of page 16 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Government has today announced the 122 projects that will be awarded €7.5 million in funding under the 2025 Community Monuments Fund. These grants help owners and custodians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future. Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea... Read More
top of page 16 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor of Cork Councillor Dan Boyle, tonight hosted a Civic Reception for C.I.E Córas Iompair Éireann (CIE) to celebrate 80 years since its formation. Speaking at the event, Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle said “I am honoured to host a civic reception in... Read More
top of page 15 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Village of Ballydesmond is set to finally get its Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrade as Uisce Eireann proceeds with planning permission to Cork County Council for the upgrade works. The news was confirmed this week by Uisce Eireann to Cork North West TD John... Read More
top of page 15 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cllr Honore Kamegni Appointed Spokesperson for Sport and Youth within his party, the Green Party The Green Party has announced the appointment of Cllr Honore Kamegni, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork, as its new spokesperson for Sport and Youth. The announcement comes as part of... Read More
top of page 14 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Tributes paid following sudden death of 57-year old John Mullins The popular Cork Businessman John Mullins has died after a sudden illness. He was a co-founder of solar firm Amarenco, and a true son of Cork. He grew up in Cork City and lived more... Read More
top of page 13 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’ Shea is urging all eligible businesses to make contact with their Local Enterprise Office (LEO) to avail of the every important Energy Efficiency Grant. The Energy Efficiency Grant (EEG) can fund practical measures to help a business reduce... Read More
top of page 5 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie National Roads in Cork County will benefit from total funding of €72,261,348 million for maintenance and repair work this year, Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea recently said. Deputy O’Shea said: “I am delighted to see that this funding has been allocated... Read More