9 December 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce two-year contract extensions for Gavin Coombes and Shane Daly. Skibbereen man Coombes has scored an impressive 47 tries in 106 Munster appearances since making his debut against Cheetahs in 2018. Coombes, who turns 27 this week, earned two Ireland... Read More
5 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll is encouraging people to make a special effort to spend time in our towns and villages this Christmas and to support our local businesses. There are unique gifts as well as fun, festive days out for all the... Read More
29 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Research into the economic impact of West Cork Music’s three summer festivals has shown they delivered an economic impact of more than €5.5 million to the Bantry area’s local economy in 2024, an increase of 45% on 2023. The independent Economic Impact Assessment of the festivals was carried... Read More
28 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Environment Spokesperson Christopher O’Sullivan has welcomed dramatic improvement in Ireland’s climate performance. The Cork South West candidate added that Fianna Fáil has ambitious plans to tackle climate change, if returned to government. The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)’s latest report ranks Ireland as the 29th best... Read More
27 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Michael Hall’s new book, The Untold Story of the O’Sullivan Beare, will be launched by the author and documentary maker Christy Kenneally at the Sarah Walker Gallery, Castletown at 5pm, Saturday 7th December. All welcome. The Untold Story of the O’Sullivan Beare is a comprehensive account of the... Read More
25 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The people of Kinsale can look forward to an improved water supply with Uisce Éireann prioritising important works to reduce the instances of bursts and eliminate existing leaks in the town. Uisce Éireann crews will arrive in Kinsale this week to replace over 500 meters of old watermains.... Read More
24 November 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Earlier this week, the IFA met senior officials from Cork County Council to highlight the serious concerns of farmers over the proposed Greenway projects planned for West Cork. The Council in conjunction with TII are planning three new Regional Greenways: Cork to Kinsale; West Cork-Skibbereen section; and West... Read More
24 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Education 1.The Christmas Deliveries By Thea There once was a young, friendly reindeer from Bandon called Candy-Cane. On Christmas Eve, disaster struck! Santa was ill and he couldn’t deliver any of the presents to the children around the world. Candy-Cane suggested that she could deliver the presents for... Read More
23 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting owners and custodians to apply for funding to safeguard archaeological monuments in County Cork under the 2024 Community Monuments Fund. The Community Monuments Fund will enable conservation works to be carried out on archaeological monuments which are deemed to be significant and in need of support. It aims... Read More
22 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Following an assessment of the available information from Met Éireann and the likely impact a number of services on the Western side of both counties, scheduled to operate between those times, have been cancelled. All other services in Cork and Galway are scheduled to operate as normal but... Read More
16 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council Announces 12 Affordable Homes in Bantry A new affordable housing development in Bantry will open for applications in this month. Cork County Council is inviting prospective homeowners to apply for the new three bed houses at An Cnocan, Milleencoola, which are being offered at a... Read More