14 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie As the RNLI comes to the end of its milestone 200th year, the charity is launching its annual Christmas fundraising appeal, with a focus on the volunteer crew members who are preparing to spend Christmas on call. On average, RNLI lifeboats launch over 100 times during the Christmas... Read More
13 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll is encouraging community groups to apply for funding to deliver climate action projects in their local area. Cork County Council has announced a supplementary call for applications for the Community Climate Action Programme. It provides targeted support to... Read More
12 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Blackwater Motor Group are running their food drive appeal in support of Cork’s oldest charity, Cork Penny Dinners across their dealerships in Cork. This year marks the 4th year of the food drive from the Motor Group, who have set up drop off points in their dealerships for... Read More
10 December 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie New President of West Cork female only Business group – West Cork branch of Network Ireland This December saw outgoing President Sandra Maybury pass over the chain of office to Anna Healy, of Anna Healy Coaching, at the Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery on Monday 2 December. Anna... Read More
10 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is encouraging private owners, custodians and community groups to apply for funding for the care, conservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of archaeological monuments in their area. The 2025 Community Monuments Fund will enable conservation works to be carried out on archaeological monuments deemed to be... Read More
9 December 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce two-year contract extensions for Gavin Coombes and Shane Daly. Skibbereen man Coombes has scored an impressive 47 tries in 106 Munster appearances since making his debut against Cheetahs in 2018. Coombes, who turns 27 this week, earned two Ireland... Read More
5 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll is encouraging people to make a special effort to spend time in our towns and villages this Christmas and to support our local businesses. There are unique gifts as well as fun, festive days out for all the... Read More
29 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Research into the economic impact of West Cork Music’s three summer festivals has shown they delivered an economic impact of more than €5.5 million to the Bantry area’s local economy in 2024, an increase of 45% on 2023. The independent Economic Impact Assessment of the festivals was carried... Read More
28 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Environment Spokesperson Christopher O’Sullivan has welcomed dramatic improvement in Ireland’s climate performance. The Cork South West candidate added that Fianna Fáil has ambitious plans to tackle climate change, if returned to government. The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)’s latest report ranks Ireland as the 29th best... Read More
27 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Michael Hall’s new book, The Untold Story of the O’Sullivan Beare, will be launched by the author and documentary maker Christy Kenneally at the Sarah Walker Gallery, Castletown at 5pm, Saturday 7th December. All welcome. The Untold Story of the O’Sullivan Beare is a comprehensive account of the... Read More
25 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The people of Kinsale can look forward to an improved water supply with Uisce Éireann prioritising important works to reduce the instances of bursts and eliminate existing leaks in the town. Uisce Éireann crews will arrive in Kinsale this week to replace over 500 meters of old watermains.... Read More
24 November 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Earlier this week, the IFA met senior officials from Cork County Council to highlight the serious concerns of farmers over the proposed Greenway projects planned for West Cork. The Council in conjunction with TII are planning three new Regional Greenways: Cork to Kinsale; West Cork-Skibbereen section; and West... Read More