15 May 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie There are many roads in rural areas that are not actually public. These private roads are usually quite short and link a collection of houses with a nearby main road. A total of €920,000 in funding has been allocated to Local Improvement Schemes (LIS) for works on non-public... Read More
14 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ISBN: 9781913406561 Categories: True Crime Author: Nick Foster Publication Date: 13 May 2021 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher: Mirror Books Available at: Amazon.co.uk Price: €12-17 Murder at Roaringwater is described as the “inside story” of the final days of young Frenchwoman, Sophie Toscan du Plantier. This is a... Read More
14 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Clean Coasts are calling people in county Cork to sign up to receive a #2minutebeachclean kit and join us in our mission to protect our coast, sea and waterways The Irish coast offers numerous opportunities to have fun and, with the nice weather on the way, an increasing... Read More
13 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced its inaugural County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme. The new scheme was developed to acknowledge and support heritage groups and individuals in undertaking activities that support the actions and objectives of the County Cork Heritage Plan. Supported by the Heritage Council, the scheme is... Read More
11 May 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, have announced €4.5 million to support community groups and sports clubs impacted by Covid-19. The 2021 Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) will provide small capital grants... Read More
9 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Courtmacsherry RNLI Lifeboat in callout to 75 foot Fishing Vessel in difficulties 27 miles off Old Head of Kinsale The Courtmacsherry All Weather Trent Class RNLI Lifeboat was called out this morning Sunday at 11am, to go to the aid of a 75 foot Fishing Vessel that had... Read More
8 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie From “Minke Gin” to “Minke Vodka” – Clonakilty Distillery have added to their growing portfolio of exceptional spirits with the launch of a new premium Irish vodka. Minke Irish Vodka Distilled from whey alcohol in the distilleries copper pot still, Minke Vodka is a smooth and sophisticated spirit,... Read More
5 May 2021 By Mery Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Clonakilty Access Group, which campaigns for enhanced facilities and infrastructure in public places for people with physical disabilities, has commended the Clonakilty Camogie Club whose members have decided to undertake an online fundraising initiative to provide a beach wheelchair at Inchydoney. Physical access to most beaches is a... Read More
5 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting applications for its Creative Ireland County Cork Open Call Grants Scheme 2021. The scheme supports not-for-profit groups and organisations in creating community-centred, developmental, artistic and cultural projects, events and initiatives which positively impact their community. Launching the call for applications, Mayor of the... Read More
3 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sharon Huggard is a Style Coach based in West Cork. “It has been over an entire year in your comfortable leggings and sweats and the novelty has worn off. As one of my clients recently said to me ‘I am ready to wear actual real clothes again. I’ve... Read More
3 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI were called out to provide assistance to a yacht in difficulty in Baltimore harbour, West Cork this afternoon (Monday 3 May) in a second callout of the day. The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their inshore lifeboat at 12.05pm, following a request from the Irish Coast Guard... Read More