WEST CORK: Tickets on sale for Baltimore RNLI’s Ladies Boutique Lunch

8 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI will host its first Ladies Boutique Lunch this August. The fundraising event will see proceeds raised go towards the charity that saves lives at sea. The lunch will take place in Inisbeg Estate in Baltimore and will kick off with a prosecco reception at 12.30pm on... Read More

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7th June, 2023

Mobile Library Service bring books to rural County Cork

7 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Schools will soon be out for the summer, but Cork County Council Library Service’s fleet of Mobile Libraries will still be on the road bringing books and more to towns, villages, nursing homes, and homes in rural communities all across Cork County. The four Mobile Libraries each serve... Read More

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6th June, 2023

TD supports striking firefighters

6 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Independent TD for Cork South-West Michael Collins has offered his unequivocal support to the estimated 2000 retained firefighters who began work-to-rule strike action today. Deputy Collins was speaking after the National Retained Firefighters Association of Ireland (NRFA) laid the blame for its decision to initiate the first in... Read More

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6th June, 2023

Baltimore RNLI respond to mayday: rescue 5 people from yacht off Sherkin

6 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI responded to a mayday call earlier this afternoon (Tuesday 6 June). The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their all-weather lifeboat at 2.55pm this afternoon, after the Irish Coast Guard picked up a mayday call from a yacht with five people on board which was in distress near... Read More

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6th June, 2023

NEW TV SERIES: Entertainers from The Wild Atlantic Way

6 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ‘The Wild Atlantic Way’ driving route starts/ends in Kinsale, Co Cork, it covers the Western Seaboard of Ireland A new four-part music special of one-hour episodes, featuring the cream of entertainers from The Wild Atlantic Way, will broadcast on TG4, commencing on Sunday 11th June 2023. ‘Wild Atlantic... Read More

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2nd June, 2023

Water shortages in Clonakilty, West Cork

2 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Due to the continued high demand for water, combined with the ongoing low rainfall levels, areas of Clonakilty will again see night-time water restrictions introduced each evening, 11pm until 7am, from Friday 2nd June until Tuesday 6th June. Water levels will be reviewed again on Tuesday morning to determine if... Read More

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2nd June, 2023

33m Fishing trawler runs aground off Dursey Island

2 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Castletownbere RNLI in conjunction with the Irish Coast Guard Rescue 115 helicopter crew from Shannon have rescued 13 people this evening after their 33m fishing trawler ran aground onto rocks off Dursey Island and started to list and roll. The fishing vessel (Grand St Bernard, registered in France)... Read More

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1st June, 2023

Cyclist airlifted from Rosscarbery, West Cork after car crash

1 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gardaí are investigating a road traffic collision between a car and a bicycle that occurred on the N71 at Barleyhill East, Rosscarbery, Co. Cork at approximately 9:00am this morning, Thursday 1st June 2023. The cyclist, a male in his 60s, was transferred by air ambulance to Cork University... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

1st June, 2023

OFFSHORE WIND will progress thanks to joint venture for Cork and Clare projects

1 June 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie EDF Renewables Ireland and Simply Blue Group sign partnership deal on Western Star and Emerald floating offshore wind projects in Ireland EDF Renewables Ireland has entered into a partnership to develop the Western Star and Emerald floating wind projects with Simply Blue Group. The partnership is subject to... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

31st May, 2023

FASHION: Kinsale Leather unveils Summer 2023 Collection

31 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie FASHION: Cork brand ‘Kinsale Leather’ is run by Dee Mangan of Kinsale The latest summer collection takes the brand’s easy minimalist look to the next level, with buttery soft suede and leather in colours inspired by West Cork summer time. Designer Dee Mangan’s signature style is simple, handmade... Read More

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31st May, 2023

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Cork’s lesser known stately homes and gardens

31 May 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork has many stately homes and gardens for you to visit – here are some of the lesser known properties In order to preserve Ireland’s heritage and encourage owners to make their noteworthy property and/or garden open to the public Section 482 of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997... Read More

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31st May, 2023

Lady in Kayak rescued by RNLI off Sherkin Island

31 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI rescued a kayaker who got into difficulty in freshening winds this afternoon and was drifting backwards towards rocks off Sherkin Island. The volunteer lifeboat crew were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to launch their inshore lifeboat shortly before 5pm this evening (Wednesday 31 May) and... Read More

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