List of Cork Commissioners for Oaths

9 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Commissioner for Oaths David O’Sullivan is the only Commissioner for Oaths listed on www.CommissionerForOaths.ie. He runs a convenient travelling service covering Cork City and suburbs, focusing on weekday evenings. The service makes life easier for anybody who needs to have legal documentation witnessed or executed. According to... Read More

8th May, 2024

Douglas and Glanmire Credit Unions renamed ‘Elevate’

8 May 2024 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Douglas Credit Union and Glanmire & District Credit Unions will be known as Elevate Credit Union following their amalgamation earlier this year. The new name was officially unveiled by Finance Minister Michael McGrath T.D. at an event held in the Douglas office on Friday, May 3rd. The name... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS

7th May, 2024

Introduce phased payments for renovating derelict buildings – says Govt MEP

7 May 2024 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Seán Kelly, MEP for Ireland South, has highlighted the benefits of repurposing vacant and derelict properties for new use, such as housing, through renovation and energy upgrade works. “We have an abundance of vacant properties plotted around Ireland that could be repurposed as comfortable homes if renovation and... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, POLITICS, PROPERTY

4th May, 2024

Where will votes be counted for County Local Elections?

4 May 2024 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The returning officer for the Local Elections in County Cork, Maurice Manning, recently confirmed that the counting of votes will commence on Saturday, June 8th, 2024.  Counting will take place at three centres in North Cork, West Cork and at Cork County Hall. The start time on Saturday, June... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS

3rd May, 2024

Cork Week 2024

3 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie First Female Admiral of Royal Cork Yacht Club, former Minister Simon Coveney, and key partners launch an action-packed programme for Volvo Cork Week 2024, which will welcome 10,000 sailors and attendees to Crosshaven and beyond. Volvo Cork Week, one of the most anticipated events on the global sailing... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

1st May, 2024

Glanmire Commissioner for Oaths

1 May 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Do you have a document that needs the signature of a Commissioner for Oaths / Peace Commissioner / Notary Public / Notary / Practising Solicitor in Glanmire? Mr David O’Sullivan (BA, DipBusLegal, HDipHRM) is a well known Cork Commissioner for Oaths who focuses on evenings and travel in... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

29th April, 2024

Bishop Buckley marks 40 years as bishop

29 April 2024 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie On this day 40 years ago, 29 April 1984, Bishop John Buckley was ordained as Auxiliary Bishop of Cork and Ross. The current Bishop, Fintan Gavin, has paid tribute to his predecessor, Bishop John Buckley, for his dedication to his ministry and to the people of the Diocese.... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

29th April, 2024

Currys renews partnership with Cork-based charity My Canine Companion for a further two years

29 April 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie April is Autism Awareness Month After a hugely successful initial two-year partnership, which has seen €217,000 raised, Currys, Ireland’s leading electrical retailer, has renewed its partnership with Cork based charity My Canine Companion for another two years. The €217,000 raised so far equates to training for up to... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

28th April, 2024

Lord Mayor of Cork claims control of harbour

28 April 2024 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor of Cork claims control of harbour, in annual symbolic tradition In a ceremony known as Throwing the Dart, each year the Lord Mayor throws a dart into Cork Harbour at its boundaries, to symbolise the city’s control over the port.

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS

26th April, 2024

‘Camden Fort Meagher’ Officially Reopens

26 April 2024 By Mary Bemingham mary@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn has officially reopened one of County Cork’s most iconic tourist attractions, Camden Fort Meagher, following an extensive revitalisation and enhancement programme. Internationally recognised as being one of the finest remaining examples of a classical Coastal Artillery Fort in the... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, POLITICS

26th April, 2024

ALDI launches call for applications from County Cork for the 2024 Community Grants Programme

26 April 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Charities and Community Groups invited to apply for €137,500 worth of donations in what is ALDI’s 25th anniversary in Ireland ALDI Ireland has launched its 2024 Community Grants programme, which features an expanded offering to mark 25 years of ALDI in Ireland. ALDI is calling on charities and... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION, NEWS

25th April, 2024

Win a House in Janeville, Carrigaline, Co Cork

25 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie It’s a fundraiser for well known Charity Enable Ireland. The prize is a brand new A-rated, 3 bedroom, end-of-terrace house located in Janeville, Carrigaline, Co. Cork plus a €5,000 voucher sponsored by EZ Living Interiors, and a €5,000 voucher kindly sponsored by Right Price Tiles & Wood Flooring.... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS