15 June 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has announced that € 2.8 million has been awarded to local authorities to carry out biodiversity projects through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund (LBAF). First established in 2018, the Local Biodiversity Action Fund was created to... Read More
12 June 2024, Wednesday By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie New Mayor of Clonakilty to be installed this Thursday Eileen Sheppard, who topped the poll in last Saturday’s Clonakilty Mayoral Election, will be installed as “Mayor of Clonakilty” at a public ceremony at 7pm at Asna Square on this Thursday evening 13th January. All are invited to... Read More
10 June 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Quintas rebrands to Xeinadin as €40 million investment planned Irish accountancy firm Quintas has today announced it is rebranding as Xeinadin in Ireland. The move comes after the Cork-headquartered firm joined Xeinadin, one of the leading professional services firms in Ireland and the UK, last September. Xeinadin has... Read More
9 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Day of rejuvenation and self-discovery at the Women’s Health & Wellness Day – Westlodge Hotel Bantry on Wednesday, 19th June 2024 Esteemed guest speakers Dr. Fiona Barry, Dr. Clara O’Byrne, and Niall Healy join Network Ireland West Cork to share their expertise on holistic wellness at a bespoke... Read More
29 May 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie The West Cork Chamber Music Festival is renowned for its innovative programming, presenting contemporary works alongside some of the most famous, well-loved, music in the repertoire and this year’s programme features world premieres by Roxana Panufnik and Sam Perkin as well as a three part co-commission by the... Read More
29 May 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Nominations closed for the 2024 Clonakilty Mayoral Election at 5.30pm last Saturday evening, and three members of the Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage Mayoral Sub Committee met at O’Donovan’s Hotel, where the sealed nomination papers were opened and contents recorded. In total, 24 nomination papers had been printed and made... Read More
27 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Irish Yogurts Clonakilty Street Carnival is ready to serve up a feast on Saturday 15 June 2024 West Cork’s hotly anticipated Irish Yogurts Clonakilty Street Carnival is back on Saturday 15 June 2024 and promises to be another jam-packed, gastronomic weekend, set to impress the ultimate culinary... Read More
27 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie West Cork store has invested €1.3 million on sustainability measures to date SuperValu Skibbereen has achieved a 48% carbon reduction since implementing sustainable initiatives over the last year. As part of the significant store investment, SuperValu Skibbereen has incorporated a number of sustainability upgrades to enhance the efficiency... Read More
25 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is delighted to announce the launch of a new book on the history of Bantry Library to coincide with the building’s 50th anniversary. Bantry Library first opened to the public in 1974 and is of considerable historical significance from a town and architectural perspective. ‘Bantry... Read More
23 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy roger@TheCork.ie The 15th Fastnet Film Festival launched last night Wednesday 22nd of May at Arran St East on Main St in Schull, West Cork. Speakers at the event were, Chair of Fastnet Film Festival, Tom McCarthy, Councellor Caroline Cronin and top Irish Casting Director Maureen Hughes. Also, in attendance... Read More
23 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie SuperValu Skibbereen has achieved a 48% carbon reduction since implementing sustainable initiatives over the last year. As part of the significant store investment, SuperValu Skibbereen has incorporated a number of sustainability upgrades to enhance the efficiency of the store. This includes the upgrading of refrigerators and freezers and... Read More