24 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over the weekend TheCork.ie reported that the Cork South Central branch of Labour nominated Ivana Bacik for Labour Party Leader. Constituency Chairperson Shane O’Meara was quoted as saying “She went to school in Cloughduv, and later in St. Lukes, Cork City. The process of leadership selection involves constituency... Read More
24 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The establishment of the Home Care Providers Alliance and their publication of their report advocating for reform and Statutory Home Support Scheme is a positive step in the drive for home care reform according to Fine Gael’s health spokesperson. “Home Care Providers Alliance is a group made up... Read More
20 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie We need a comprehensive and honest debate on energy security including exploring the potential of our own natural resources – says Cork based Senator Tim Lombard Senator Tim Lombard (Fine Gael, Cork South West) has called for a comprehensive and honest debate on energy security including exploring the... Read More
19 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Labour Cork South Central nominate Bacik for Labour Party Leader Following a meeting with Ivana Bacik TD this week, the Cork South Central Constituency of the Labour Party has formally proposed her to become the next leader of the Labour Party. “Ivana also has strong family links to... Read More
13 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Marking International Women’s Day – earlier this week – the Bantry branch of the Green Party has selected Liz Coakley Wakefield as their new Local Electoral Area Rep. “I am honoured to be invited to represent my local area for the Green Party. In the week of International... Read More
12 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Department of Education has announced €32 million major expansion of the DEIS programme incorporating 310 new schools in the country. In the North County Cork area in particular: three Schools are included in Charleville; being Scoil Na mBraithre Boys Snr School, Scoil Naomh Aine Girls Snr School... Read More
8 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan has officially opened the new Kanturk Library. Situated in Market Square in the heart of Kanturk town, this user-friendly facility replaces the old mobile library bus in the mart and will be open 40 hours a week through... Read More
8 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has welcomed nearly €280,000 in funding for historical and heritage buildings in the city and county The funding will be provided under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2022 administered by the for 24 projects in Cork, including Blarney Walled Gardens and Carrigrohane Castle.... Read More
5 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork City is leading a delegation that is travelling to a number of cities in the United States with representatives of the Recreate Shandon Company to promote the proposed redevelopment of the Butter Exchange in advance of this year’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations. The... Read More
28 February 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Today Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially launched Fota Wildlife Park’s 10-year development plan, which includes a €30 million investment proposal to become one of the top 10 wildlife parks in Europe in terms of species conservation and expanding its education and public engagement offering. The aims of the 2030... Read More
28 February 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An Bord Pleanala Approves Planning for Ballymaquirke Junction Upgrade North Cork Fine Gael Councillor John Paul O’Shea has welcomed the approval of An Bord Pleanala for the upgrade to Ballymaquirke Junction on the N72 in North Cork, which is near Kanturk. The notorious dangerous junction is to be... Read More
27 February 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton, has welcomed confirmation from the Department of Rural and Community Development that total funding of €750,000 has been granted under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme for the development of enterprise hubs in Mitchelstown and Cobh. The funding is being provided... Read More