20 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A change in direction for Cork County Council roads staff Jerry Crowley is an outdoor worker with Cork County Council whose normal duties include road resurfacing, repairs and masonry. Jerry’s job description has changed quite a bit in recent weeks as he has taken on a brand new... Read More
20 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A private island, containing multiple houses and a farm yard: for €5.5m It’s currently the most expensive property on daft.ie in Cork, and is in the top 10 in terms of asking price It even has its own Eircode: P81 AR25 Where: Horse Island, Roaring Water Bay, Schull,... Read More
17 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Explainer: Commercial Rates is a local commercial property tax which part funds the expenditure programmes of City/County Councils. Rates are charged on commercial properties such as shops, offices, factories, warehouses, hotels, licensed premises etc. The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has welcomed confirmation from government that commercial rates will be... Read More
17 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Gardaí investigating the theft from 15 cars and the theft of a van in Eltins Wood and Compass Quay, Kinsale, Co Cork on April 6, 2020 have arrested and charged two males. Two juveniles/children (i.e. persons under the age of 18), both aged in their late teens, were... Read More
17 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie New membership rates almost doubles versus same period last year Mr Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural & Community Development, has called on members of the public to avail of the excellent content and services offered by the online public library service during the COVID-19 crisis. Minister... Read More
17 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The current Mayor of Clonakilty is Michael O’Neill Jnr. The Mayorship is a non-statutory position created locally after the Town Council was abolished in 2014. It is overseen by the Clonakilty Mayoral Council. Hello, my name is Michael O’Neill Jnr and I am the Mayor of Clonakilty, the only... Read More
16 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie With the growing need for home deliveries, artisan butchers, James Whelan Butchers has launched a new local next day delivery, which compliments it’s established online business. The local delivery is available online at www.jameswhelanbutchers.com, for customers living within a 15km radius of James Whelan Butchers, Dunnes Stores Bishopstown... Read More
16 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Unacceptable that this vital sector is being excluded IFA President Tim Cullinan has called on the Government to introduce a specific low-interest loan Covid-19 Market Disruption Support Scheme for the farming sector as a matter of urgency. Primary agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture, with the exception of limited increased... Read More
14 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie With families confined to the home at present we are all learning to adapt to a new environment and to modify our everyday behaviours. Cork County Council is reminding pet owners that our canine companions are going through a significant and sudden adjustment too. “With the current restrictions... Read More
14 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bishop Paul Colton announces Postponement of Confirmation Services of 2020 in Cork, Cloyne and Ross Confirmations are held mainly during the 50 days of Easter and on the Sundays after Easter into the summer months, but not this year The Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Dr Paul... Read More
12 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Social distancing means avoiding individuals, it also means avoiding groups. Normal religious services are still taking place, but to empty pews with congregations watching by webcam, while some churches have closed entirely. In Cork City the Chuch of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Paul Colton has... Read More