15 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Eight designs will be chosen to be sent around the world with a message from home The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley, is inviting 4th class primary school children from across the county to design special postcards and show what A Real Cork... Read More
14 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Are you guilty of hoarding half empty tins of paint at home, those “just in case” tubs that you finally get around to dumping when they’ve dried up?! Householders have traditionally brought their leftover paint to their local Civic Amenity Site for disposal, however this may be set... Read More
13 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central Minister Michael McGrath has welcomed confirmation of funding for the construction of the planned inner western relief road in Carrigaline. Minister McGrath was speaking after receiving confirmation that the awarding of the contract for the construction of the relief road had... Read More
12 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie During questions today in the Dáil, TD for Cork South Central Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire welcomed a constructive exchange with the Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan, on furthering public transport projects in Cork City. Speaking from Leinster House, he said: “I welcome today that we were able to have... Read More
12 November 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Shanbally National School celebrates science week with Thermo Fisher Scientific Global life sciences company Thermo Fisher Scientific presented science kits to second class pupils from Shanbally and Ringaskiddy National Schools in Cork as part of Science Week, which runs until 15 November. Senior Technical Development Chemist, Orla McNamara... Read More
12 November 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The anchor tenant in Douglas Village Shopping Centre – Tesco – reopens today The entire shopping centre had been closed since the fire 1 year and 3 months ago Tesco Ireland will today welcome customers and the community back to its refurbished store at Douglas Shopping Centre after... Read More
11 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Today in the Dáil, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central raised with Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan his ongoing concerns about the situation at Cork Airport. He said: “I have been raising concerns about Cork Airport for several months now. The debate today is... Read More
10 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Arts Service brings music to County Schools during lockdown. The latest project in ‘Tuning Up’, Cork County Council’s Music in Schools Programme, will see Ensemble Dagda, visit six primary and secondary schools, to give virtual performances in the classroom. Developed by Cork County Council, ‘Tuning... Read More
9 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Paul Sheridan, founder of Tour de Munster has been named as Novembers Cork Person of the Month. An avid cyclist himself, Paul’s work to raise funds for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (as well as others) have helped the lives of countless Cork families. This year... Read More
8 November 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie #BeWinterReady 2020-2021 The Cork and Kerry Inter-Agency Emergency Management Region South is asking everyone to be ‘Winter Ready’ for 2020. ‘Be Winter Ready’ is a co-ordinated campaign involving statutory services which aims to raise public awareness about the challenges which Winter can present. This year will require even... Read More
6 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Senator Tim Lombard has said that new funding for local sports groups will help the sector offset losses incurred and address other challenges posed by Covid-19. Senator Lombard said: “I am delighted that an unprecedented funding package of €85 million has been put in place for the... Read More
6 November 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Green Rebel Marine, the Cork-based business established to service the future needs of offshore wind farms, has announced a new strategic partnership with Fisheries Liaisons Ltd. The partnership is seen as being a key factor in communicating with the wider marine and fishing community as development of offshore... Read More
