13 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New Castletownbere RNLI crew member looking forward to first Christmas on call as charity appeals for support New crew member Dion Murphy Kelly is looking forward to his first Christmas on call at Castletownbere RNLI since getting his pager in March. As the charity launches its Christmas appeal... Read More
12 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An Garda Síochána have today launched a new Public Appeal for Information in relation to the 1996 Murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier Sophie Toscan Du Plantier was born on the 28 July 1957 in Paris France. She bought a holiday home in Dunmanus West, Toormore, Cork in... Read More
12 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The planned strike action by SIPTU members employed Zenith Bantry Bay Terminal, county Cork, has been deferred in order to allow workers an opportunity to consider proposals put forward by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) today. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Willie Noone, said: “It was agreed to defer the... Read More
10 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister O’Donovan unveils new €30.5m flood defences, protecting more than 390 local Bandon homes and businesses Minister of State for the Office of Public Works Patrick O’Donovan TD yesterday unveiled a plaque to mark the completion of the new Bandon Flood Relief Scheme representing an investment of some... Read More
5 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Do you remember Supermarket Sweep starring Dale Winton?… …shoppers in Cork had a chance to do their own trolley dash in two Lidl stores in Clonakilty and Glanmire Lidl’s annual festive fundraiser Trolley Dash has raised more than €307,000 in support of their charity partner Jigsaw, the National... Read More
30 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Housing, Climate Change, and Roads all identified for significant investment Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins and Chief Executive of Cork County Council Tim Lucey have warmly welcomed this week’s approval for the Council’s Capital Programme. The Council’s annual budget for 2023 was approved at... Read More
30 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service has announced that C-Pens are now available to borrow from any of their branch and mobile libraries. The reader pens scan text and read it aloud to assist with independent reading and are the latest offering in an inclusive range of... Read More
28 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie SIPTU members have today served notice of strike action at Zenith Energy Bantry Bay Terminals Limited, located on Whiddy Island, county Cork, to commence on Tuesday, 13th December, in a dispute concerning compulsory redundancies at the energy company. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Willie Noone, said: “A ballot for strike... Read More
28 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie An Irish online tuition provider, founded in County Cork, has scored a first by offering classes for students attending ‘European Schools’ and studying for the Baccalaureate The Tuition Centre, established in Bandon, but whose services can now be accessed across the globe, is the first Irish online supplementary... Read More
22 November 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The newest face of Pharmaton is leading fitness and wellness expert, and Podcast host Karl Henry. He moved to Clonakilty, West Cork in August – because his wife hails from that area (listen to a Radio interview here about that move). Karl visited Hickey’s Pharmacy in Ballincollig, Cork... Read More
CRISIS: Cork City rents rise by 12.1%, while County Cork rents see 7.3% increase, in past year alone
22 November 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Have your wages increased by 12.1% in the past year? Rents have. Market rents in the third quarter of 2022 were an average of 14.1% higher than the same period a year earlier. The average market rent nationwide between July and September was €1,698 per month, up 4.3% on the second... Read More
19 November 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork and Kerry Inter-Agency Major Emergency Management Region South is asking everyone to be ‘Winter Ready’ for 2022. ‘Be Winter Ready’ is a co-ordinated campaign involving statutory services that aims to raise public awareness about the challenges that winter can present. The Cork and Kerry Inter-Agency Emergency... Read More