11 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Frontrunners Cork has been chosen as “The Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award” winner for June. The club provides a safe space for runners within the LGBT+ community to meet and run. Frontrunners Cork was established in September 2018 and is part of Cork’s Gay Project. The club... Read More
10 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Floral Fundraiser Treat yourself or someone you know to a beautiful bouquet of flowers this September, in aid of Carrigaline Union of Parishes. They are holding a ‘Floral Fundraiser’ on Saturday 18th September with proceeds going to St Mary’s Church, Carrigaline and St John’s Church, Monkstown. Flowers will... Read More
9 September 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Bike week will take place from September 12th to 18th 2021 Junior Minister (Minister of State), Hildegarde Naughton TD paid a visit to Gaelscoil Mhainistir na Corann in Midleton, Co. Cork in advance of Bike Week 2021, which will place from 12th to the 18th of September.... Read More
9 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Summary: New terminal was constructed in 2006 – but the runway itself wasn’t refurbished – now it HAS to be Cork Airport is reconstructing its main runway over the next 10 weeks from Monday September 13, along with the upgrading of the airport’s approach, airfield and ground lighting,... Read More
9 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Opinion Who would want to be a Politician these days? The public mob can be whipped into a furore over any issue.Today, word reached us that a bookmaker is taking bets on “Simon Coveney to Still be Minister for Foreign Affairs on 31 Dec 2021” Simon Coveney is... Read More
9 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie THE EU now has an opportunity to become a world leader in battery cell production to meet demand but this must be done in a safe, circular and sustainable way. This is according to Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune who will be involved in discussions on the matter... Read More
6 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, in partnership with Cork County Council, are delighted to announce that raw sewage from Cobh Town is now being treated. This is a big milstone in the Cork Lower Harbour Main Drainage project. Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially today opened the Cork Dockyard Pumping Station, which transfers... Read More
6 September 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Inland Fisheries Ireland, the state agency with responsibility for the protection and conservation of freshwater fish and habitats and promotion of angling, has announced funding for 38 projects under its annual Sponsorship Programme, including two in Cork. The programme supports novice or ‘beginner’ anglers and the development of... Read More
5 September 20201 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Multi-award winning James Whelan Butchers, through its Butcher Academy, has launched a three-year Butcher Apprenticeship, with on the job training, as well as earning, backed up with structured FETAC Level 5 training and qualifications. The opportunity is specifically relevant to young people who are looking for a more... Read More
4 September 20201 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Politics: SF vs FG in same constituency of Cork South Central Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney to clarify his contradictory explanations regarding the appointment of Katherine Zappone. Deputy Ó Laoghaire said: “This entire... Read More
4 September 20201 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland has a ‘Naval Service’, not a Navy. It is small, but important, and it’s HQ is in Cork Harbour. Today the Minister for Defence, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D. and the Taoiseach, Mr. Micheál Martin, T.D., led an event in Cork to mark the 75th Anniversary of the... Read More
3 September 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A flute quartet has become the first music group to perform in the new bandstand at Carrigaline Community Park. The amenity was officially opened on Sunday, 29th August by Councillor Marcia D’Alton, Chair of Carrigaline Municipal District. ‘Hifilutin’ entertained those present with a wide-ranging repertoire from Mozart to... Read More