21 August 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Michael Collins was shot near Béal na Bláth on 22 August 1922 – Each year there is an oration at ‘The Monument’, Glannarouge West, Bealnablath, Co Cork. This year wasthe centenary so it was be a well-attended event with both the Taoiseach and Tanaiste speaking Taoiseach’s speech today... Read More
20 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Irish Chamber Orchestra introduces an exciting Autumn/Winter Season, presenting as always, a rich body of diverse works with a variety of top-class soloists. On Sunday 4 September, the orchestra performs under the direction of Desmond Earley with organist Tristan Russcher and the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin for a Handel celebration. This performance is part of the Dun Laoghaire... Read More
18 August 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Michael Collins was shot near Béal na Bláth on 22 August 1922 – Each year there is an oration at ‘The Monument’, Glannarouge West, Bealnablath, Co Cork. This year is the centenary so it will be a well-attended event with both the Taoiseach and Tanaiste speaking This year... Read More
18 August 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie What happened to Sophie Tuscan du Plantier’s house in West Cork?: It is still owned by her family Toormore, West of Schull town, is a scenic area. It’s a townland on the road from Schull to points West such as Goleen/Crookhaven/Barleycove. Unfortunately, the name ‘Toormore’ is now infamous... Read More
18 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Clonakilty Access Group was delighted to have been included as one of Bank of Ireland’s recent recipients of a €500 cheque from the “Begin Together Community Fund 2022”. The organisation, which promotes and lobbies for improved physical access for people with disabilities in public areas of Clonakilty, such... Read More
17 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Volunteering Opportunities with NCBI NCBI is currently recruiting volunteers to play a vital role in our retail stores. They are seeking volunteers to fill Retail Assistant and other roles in our furniture store at 23 Main Street, Skibbereen, Co Cork. “By volunteering with NCBI you can have a... Read More
16 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entrepreneurs want to see a return of ‘hand-me-downs’ with long lasting garments Cork sisters Orla and Aoife Lynch have launched Firkail – a lifestyle brand selling clothes and accessories made from 100% organic hemp cotton. The siblings were inspired to start the company after growing tired of the... Read More
16 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Further funding is being invested in West Cork to support a range of community projects. The projects are Glengarriff Tourism and Development Association €50,000 to install Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), incorporating basketball court / nets and soccer court / nets Schull and Mizen Head Tennis Club €43,200 to... Read More
12 August 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Local West Cork store, MACE Ardgroom, opened in January 2022 and to celebrate the launch of their new MACE store Harrington’s are inviting the whole community to a family fun day on Friday the 19th of August. This new community store includes a great range of grocery products,... Read More
12 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Overnight restrictions continue in Clonakilty and Newmarket areas over the weekend to maintain daily water supply Due to the significant increase in demand during the recent hot weather, combined with the recent decrease in rainfall, areas of Clonakilty and Newmarket (Ballinatona supply) will continue to experience a night-time... Read More
8 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Investment to upgrade rural laneways and non-public roads – Funding will improve access to rural homes & farms Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East, James O’Connor has today welcomed €1,298,240 in funding this year for the upgrade of rural laneways and non-public roads across Co. Cork. The funding... Read More
8 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Running from Saturday 13th – Sunday 21st August, organisers have responded with vigour to this year’s theme of biodiversity and sustainability Butter making at the Cork Public Museum; an LGBT walking tour of the city; a bat walk on Harper’s Island; and a geo-walk of Barley Cove... Read More
