12 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Some Govt agency should be tasked with monitoring alleged price gouging by service providers West Cork Senator Tim Lombard has backed the call of his colleague, Fine Gael TD Bernard Durkan, for a government agency to be tasked with monitoring price increases across utility and service providers. Senator... Read More
12 July 2022 By Roger L Kennedy rogerTheCork.ie Health is important. For many problems high tech is the way to go such as the the use of a touchscreen software, but for the current key problem of COVID the best solution appears to be leaving your house and getting the vaccine. With that in mind,... Read More
11 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Practicing biodiversity is a key objective of ‘KinShip’, a long term public art initiative supported by Cork City Council and local partners with Creative Climate Action funding from Creative Ireland. According to the UN, biodiversity remains the answer to several sustainable development challenges. “From nature-based solutions to climate,... Read More
11 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment Cork is well represented this year with 6 finalists in the 75th Miss Ireland proudly sponsored by TanOrganic. The 37 finalists vying for the coveted Miss Ireland 2022 title were revealed at a sparkling white party last week for this, the 75th Diamond Jubilee of the competition.... Read More
9 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Summary: The quickest method of finding a list is to Google “Peace Commissioner + the name of your town” OR to use an easier-to-find title called “Commissioner for Oaths”. There are varying levels of service available in the competitive market; for example, one provider works until 8pm and... Read More
9 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Set on the Kinsale side of Riverstick village, just 17km from Cork city centre, 8km from Cork airport, 10.5km from Kinsale, 12km from Carrigaline TheCork.ie reported back in December 2019 that a 93-bed nursing home was being developed by the Ireland branch of Chinese Delsk Group. Today, the... Read More
9 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The port to fully relocate its container business from Tivoli to Ringaskiddy once the M28 Ringaskiddy motorway is complete The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) has published its Annual Report for 2021, highlighting strong financial performance, with turnover and profit improvement as a result of growth in port... Read More
9 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Volvo Cork Week promises a full week of nautical action both on and offshore with a military ship and aircraft display, Family Day, Classic Yacht Race, and World Class Racing. Cork harbour will make waves in the week ahead with nautical spectacles galore planned for this year’s Volvo... Read More
9 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Gardaí at Gurranabraher are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 37-year-old Peter O’Loughlin, who is missing from his home at Lee Road, Cork, since the 4th July, 2022. Peter is described as approximately 5 foot 8 inches in height and of slim build. He has... Read More
6 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Carrigaline’s Hassett’s Bakery to supply Lidl nationally Lidl Ireland has announced a new deal worth €6 million with Hassetts Bakery, based in Cork. The two-year deal will see the family-run business supply Lidl’s network of 175 stores across Ireland with a brand-new chilled cake and dessert range. The... Read More
6 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie US actors Patrick Duffy – aka Bobby Ewing – and Linda Purl visit Ireland Cork – Tourism Ireland invites Dallas star Patrick Duffy to film pilot episode of new TV series for US audience US actor Patrick Duffy – aka Bobby Ewing of Dallas fame from 1978-1991 –... Read More
6 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Men’s Shed On Monday morning last the Carrigaline Men’s Shed walking group took the service bus from Carrigaline to Myrtleville Cross. From there the men walked to Fountainstown via Myrtleville and the Coast Road. There they stopped for a rest and refreshments and travelled home to Carrigaline on... Read More
