6 December 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A new 20-minute video documentary, highlighting the importance of the role people in County Cork played in the hearings given on hardships endured during the War of Independence has been launched as part of Cork County Council’s Commemorations Programme. The documentary, titled, ‘Evidence on Conditions in Ireland Commemorative... Read More
5 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ryan’s SuperValu Grange has joined forces with the SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) to lead the way in terms of environmental change in the Irish retail sector and beyond. For the 10th consecutive year, SuperValu stores identified and upgraded areas of their own operations which can be... Read More
4 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Arts Grants Scheme provides a number of funding strands for applicants seeking financial support for arts activities and events. This includes support for arts festivals, performances, exhibitions and other publicly accessible cultural activities throughout County Cork. Funding is also available to support the work of voluntary arts... Read More
3 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Christmas Markets The Carrigaline Country Market which had a well-attended tasting day last Friday has some fabulous Christmas Cakes, puddings, mince pies and lots of other Christmas treats on sale on Friday mornings from 8.30am to 10.30am in the Band Hall beside the church. Orders can be pre... Read More
3 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan T.D. has announced the appointment of a new Chairperson of Port of Cork Company (POCC). Michael Walsh, whom the Minister described as having a ‘wealth of management and board experience’ takes the role Chairperson of Port of Cork Company (POCC) during what... Read More
3 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water are scheduled to carry out works on wastewater infrastructure in Carrigaline over the weekend. These works are required as a result of a large volume of ragging arriving at the pumping station from the wastewater network, which have been impacting normal operations. Some 120 wheelie bins... Read More
30 November 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Deadline for ticket entries is Friday December 3rd Couples hoping to say ‘I do’ can win a wedding at the 4-star Carrigaline Court Hotel while supporting autism charity The Rainbow Club There’s great news for couples hoping to walk down the aisle in the future as one of... Read More
30 November 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Countywide Performances and Light Installations at the Centre of ‘A Real Cork Christmas’ The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan is encouraging everyone to experience the magic of Christmas on their doorstep in the run-up to December 25th as part Cork County Council’s A Real... Read More
28 November 2021, Sunday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Did you know that Ireland is the second-biggest per capita consumer of tea in the world? In case you are wondering; Turkey is 1st, while the UK is 3rd. Every Irish person enjoys 2.19 kg (4.83 pounds) of the black stuff per year. Although broadly similar to... Read More
28 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The 54 awardees include Irish Dogs for the Disabled and Holy Well School in Carrigaline Global life sciences company Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the recipients of its €50,0000 Community Partnership Grant, with 54 charities and community groups in Cork’s Lower Harbour and beyond sharing the fund. Among... Read More
28 November 2021, Sunday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Vueling Launches New Route From Cork Airport to Paris Orly Management at Cork Airport has expressed its delight that Spanish low-cost carrier, Vueling, part of the IAG group that owns Aer Lingus, has begun a new twice-weekly scheduled service from Cork to Paris Orly airport for this... Read More
28 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Group responsible for 2 Primary Schools, 24 Secondary Schools, and 11 Further Education & Training Colleges unveils plans for continued growth The Taoiseach Micheál Martin, T.D. said Cork Education and Training Board – C ETB – have established themselves as “deeply rooted members of the community in Cork”... Read More