16 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Brittany Ferries – which services Ringskiddy Port, Co Cork amongst 11 others -has reported a surge in bookings for summer 2022. The ferry company has recently navigated a path through the two disastrous summer seasons brought about by Covid, and which resulted in passenger numbers in the doldrums.... Read More
14 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Photos from conferrings of 13 and 14 November 2021.
14 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Management at Cork Airport recently welcomed the news that Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will commence a new weekly service to Geneva from Cork Airport this winter. SWISS will operate the new route on Sundays from December 19, 2021, to March 6, 2022. The route will be served... Read More
13 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The University College Cork, College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences Autumn ceremonies are taking place on Fri 12, Sat 13 and Sun 14 November 2021.
13 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Building Demolished The two-storey unoccupied building on Church Hill, Carrigaline where the O’Neill family lived, many years ago has been demolished to make way for an entrance to a new housing development. The houses are currently being built on the old pitch and putt course. Aifreann After a... Read More
13 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to confirm that Ronan Hurley and Cian Bargary have signed new contracts with the club for the 2022 season Speaking to CorkCityFC.ie, Bargary said: “I am absolutely delighted to sign again. Last year was a good stepping stone towards what the club wants... Read More
11 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork International Hotel is continuing its search for unsung heroes For many years, Francis organised the enormous ‘Passage West Ladies Football Blitz’, an All-Ireland under-age Gaelic Football blitz for girls which regularly had attendances of over 5,000 people. He remains involved as a valued member and volunteer... Read More
9 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Currys PC World aims to raise €170,000 in the next year, to fund the training of 17 dogs – Fundraising will be a mix of store and internal initiatives Currys PC World has announced that Cork-based charity, My Canine Companion as its charity partner. With the cost of... Read More
9 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Funding of up to €1m available for fisheries conservation Inland Fisheries Ireland, the state agency responsible for the protection and conservation of freshwater fish and habitats, is launching a funding call of up to €1 million today to support vital conservation projects around the country. Since 2016, more... Read More
8 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “The first raising of the Munster Technological University (MTU) flag, on its six campuses across the South West, represents a new dawn for higher education in the country” says Professor Maggie Cusack, President of MTU. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, Minister Simon Harris TD, and Minister Norma Foley... Read More
7 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie SOCCER: Cork City FC sign James Doona The 23-year-old joins City after spending last season with Athlone Town, and he said he can’t wait to get started: “I am buzzing to be here, it’s a massive club and I am really looking forward to getting going. I played... Read More
5 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire expressed deep reservations at the detail of the new Bus Connects bus route proposals The proposals see the former 214 and 203 buses ended, and the replacement buses do not connect Togher and Ballyphehane with the City “To me it is totally... Read More