30 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie City and county councils record as increase in reports of illegal dumping since the introduction of Covid-19 related restrictions. We recently reported on Illegal dumping in County Cork, now all of Ireland’s 31 Council’s have joined forces to highlight the consequences for scofflaws. People who are found to... Read More
30 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Library & Arts Service is on a mission to document the lived experiences of people across County Cork during this global COVID 19 pandemic, through a ‘Collection of local stories from Covid-19 for Future Generations’. The Council’s Library Service is gathering stories, photos, posters, health... Read More
30 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has added a new feature to their existing online customer service portal YourCouncil.ie. This latest facility, ‘Your Local Services’, gives Cork County citizens a comprehensive list of locally available Council services and contact details, including information on the nearest civic amenity site, fire station, local... Read More
28 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie There’s no bank holiday from Covid-19 The bank holiday weekend isn’t a break from the hard work of dealing with Covid-19, front-line public sector workers in Cork have warned. Staff from the HSE, An Garda Siochana and Cork County Council joined together this week for a photo demonstrating... Read More
27 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Stories from the Waterside Cork enjoys a rich heritage of storytelling. It’s a big part of our identity. Stories bring local places to life, allowing us to remember, cherish and to view in mind’s eye; our favourite places, be that lake, river or stream. The lakes, rivers, streams... Read More
27 April 2020, Monday By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council have confirmed – as we reported 2 days ago – that from today (Monday) Civic Amenity sites are taking a step closer to normal service, and will start accepting the following materials again: Household “black bag” waste for disposal – double bagged up to... Read More
27 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie An Upbeat Offering from Cork County Council In addition to bringing a world of books to your door, Cork County Council is now branching out to bring music to your ears as well if you’re cocooning at home. The Council has now added musical instrument loans to its... Read More
26 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie It will be recalled that Kilfinnan Castle in Glandore, West Cork was Cork’s biggest property sale of 2019, changing hands for €5.732 million in February 2019 according to the Property Price Register. West Cork is a picturesque area in general, and Glandore is something of a ‘Millionaires Row’.... Read More
26 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This morning the Naval Service Vessel LÉ George Bernard Shaw (P64) detained a French registered fishing vessel 180 nautical miles West of Mizen Head. The detention was in relation to an alleged breach of fishing regulations. The vessel was escorted to Castletownbere, West Cork, where on arrival it... Read More
26 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie To report littering or illegal dumping you can contact the Councils anti-litter unit at 021 428 5417 (9am-5pm Mon to Fri) or via email to antilitterunit@corkcoco.ie. Alternatively, call the 24-hour National Environmental Complaints Line on 1850 365 121 Something positive to emerge from this COVID19 lockdown has been... Read More
25 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It will be recalled that TheCork.ie previously wrote about the trade union ‘Mandate’ asking the public to be nice to retail workers, sadly since then I have witnessed many people being nasty to retail workers, in particular. A boiling point was reached this evening when one SuperValu took... Read More
25 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Due to the Covid-19 Emergency Cork County Council’s Chief Fire Officer recently instructed that all controlled burning had to cease: to prioritise available emergency service resources and maintain local air quality Now, some 3 weeks later Cork County Council wishes remind all land and property holders that it... Read More