25 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A new book has been published about the Irish War of Independence rebels held on Spike Island in 1921, which marks 100 years this year. Spike Island’s Republican Prisoners, 1921, is now on sale, authored by historian and long term island employee, Tom O’Neill. The book details the... Read More
23 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines available in 44 Cork Pharmacies The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID 19 VOCID19 vaccine is now available in 44 pharmacies in Cork, the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has revealed, and the IPU is now calling for this to be extended, so that all pharmacies registered to administer COVID 19... Read More
20 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie AIB to close 6 Cork branches, but it can hardly have been unexpected after COVID19 and the ongoing march to a cashless society #TapAndPay When was the last time you were in your bank branch? I would have to guesstimate 3 years ago when I needed to buy... Read More
20 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie daa, the operator of Dublin and Cork Airports, has launched a new television commercial as non-essential international travel returns. COVID-19 has ensured that it has been a long time since most of the Irish population have flown, so, daa has commissioned the advertisement in support of the Irish... Read More
16 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Things to do in Cork At 6pm on Friday 1 July 2022 Elton John will play Pairc Ui Chaoimh. The venue is currently in use as a COVID vaccination but COVID will be long gone by then (we hope!). Tickets for Cork will go on sale Thursday 22nd... Read More
16 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister of State Naughton announces €23m in Covid19 funding for Irish Airports Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton T.D., today announced the provision of over €23 million in direct Exchequer supports to the airports of Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Ireland West (Knock), Kerry and Donegal. As... Read More
16 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, attends the commissioning of 5 Naval Service Officers Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney (who is also a Cork South Central Fine Gael TD), attended this year’s Naval Service Commissioning Ceremony at the Naval base in Haulbowline, County Cork where 5 cadets of the... Read More
14 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Vaccination Centre For the first time since the Covid-19 vaccination programme started Pharmacies in Carrigaline got supplies and commenced to vaccinate their customers. Conor Phelan of Phelan’s Pharmacy said that he was glad to be part of the National effort. Phelans recently converted the former Abbey Restaurant, Main... Read More
12 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Before Covid-19, Cork Airport served 57 scheduled routes with 9 airlines. Cork Airport is currently serving 15 routes (at a lower frequency than normal) operated by Aer Lingus, Ryanair, KLM, Lufthansa, SWISS and Air France Cork Airport has awarded the main construction contract for the rebuilding of the... Read More
10 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has issued several Special Event Casual Trading Licences for the period June to September 2021 as a result of increased demand for food trucks and casual trading within the city. Cork City Council welcomes new traders, including: Toasted – Tramore Valley Park Glanmire Ices –... Read More
8 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “One Green Village” has been chosen as the third Community Spirit Award winner for March. One Green Village is an environmental initiative based in Crosshaven, County Cork who do great work for environmental awareness and the implementation of ‘green’ projects in Crosshaven and its surrounding areas. This year... Read More
8 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Aldi’s Blackrock “Project Fresh” store has reopened its doors to customers following an extensive renovation project, which has seen the store completely refurbished. Project Fresh sees Aldi invest a further €60m in revamping the layout and design of all of its 147 stores nationwide. The newly refurbished store... Read More