5 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Central Library on Grand Parade and Hollyhill Library in Knocknaheeny are to be the venues once again for two exhibitions of the top 21 winning paintings from the 2021 and 2020 Texaco Children’s Art Competitions respectively. Set to run simultaneously, both exhibitions will open to the public... Read More
30 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie County Cork In County Cork, Cork County Council have supported “Make Way Day 2022”, organised by the Disability Federation of Ireland. The Day takes place nationally at the end of September when disability groups, organisations and campaigners hit the streets to draw attention, in a fun way, to... Read More
30 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Economic disaster beckons without radical policy changes – according to West Cork Deputy Michael Collins and his colleagues in The Rural Independents “Is net zero climate dogma and exorbitant carbon and energy taxes more important to the government than the entire Irish economy, rural communities, and its people?”... Read More
30 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There are 3,277 primary schools and 548 secondary schools in the country, all of which will be eligible for funding The Environment Minister Eamon Ryan TD (Green Party) announced plans to provide free solar photovoltaic (PV) panels for every school in the country as part of this weeks... Read More
29 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie What: SECRET SONG 22 is a one day music festival that will take place in Levis’ Corner House, Ballydehob, West Cork (which is run by former Fred the Band singer Joe O’Leary), on Sunday 2nd October. It will be recorded Live at Levis Corner House Ballydehob When: Available... Read More
27 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ALDI cotinued its winning streak at this year’s Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards, winning a total of 71 awards. The awards were announced on September 13th at a ceremony held at the Mansion House, Dublin, with ALDI’s prize haul totaling 20 gold, 26 silver and 25 bronze awards for products from across its core... Read More
27 September 20222 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “Government must take a more pragmatic approach to decommissioning key energy infrastructure until all options for re-purposing have been properly presented” – says Mag Mell Energy Ireland The age of the Kinsale Gas Pipeline should not be a determining factor for disregarding its potential reuse options including offshore... Read More
27 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage has organised an illustrated lecture entitled “A Cape Clear History Medley” for 8pm on Thursday 29th September at the Clonakilty GAA Pavilion. It will be presented by Diarmuid Ó Drisceoil, who will focus on the rich history, archaeology and cultural heritage of Ireland’s southernmost inhabited... Read More
24 September 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Sibly Food Co. and Hanley’s Pudding now stocked in ALDI stores nationwide ALDI has announced the winners of this years’ Grow with ALDI programme with two small Cork businesses among five artisan suppliers to secure contracts with the retailer. Undertaken in partnership with Bord Bia, and now... Read More
24 September 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie People with disabilities could receive up to €50 a week extra under pre-budget proposals put forward by the Social Democrats. Holly Cairns TD, the party’s spokesperson on Disability, said: “Despite improvements in funding in recent years, the experience of many disabled people in Ireland continues to be one... Read More
24 September 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Book: Clonakilty Town Council 1613-2014 Photo taken outside O’Donovan’s Hotel, Clonakilty shows Dr. Mathew Potter, of University of Limerick, author and present Curator of Limerick Museum, (fourth from left) with members of the Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage sub-committee who organised the publication of “The History of Clonakilty Town Council”... Read More
24 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Slí na mBeaglaoich – TG4 from Sunday 25th September 9.30pm In this brand-new series of Slí na mBeaglaoich, father and son duo Breanndán and Cormac Ó Beaglaoich will once again take on an epic Irish musical journey together in their beloved campervan, Beauty. This time around, they will... Read More