29 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 13th Fastnet Film Festival Award Ceremony took place at the Schull Harbour Hotel and was presented by Festival Patron Gerard Stembridge. ‘Reincarnation’ Directed by Gavin Fitzgerald took home €5,000 for Best Irish Film and ‘Roy’ Directed by Tom Berkeley & Ross White from the UK took home two awards, €5,000 for Best International Film and €500 for... Read More
27 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City hosts The Treaty 1921 – Records from the Archives exhibition following a three month stint at Dublin Castle – The exhibition marks the centenary of the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty on 6 December 1921 The Treaty, 1921: Records from the Archives exhibition will open at St.... Read More
26 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The festival itself runs each year over the last weekend in May in Schull West Cork The 13th Fastnet Film Festival launched last night Wednesday 25th of May at Grove House, Colla Road, Schull, West Cork. Speakers at the event were Greg Dyke and top Irish Casting Director... Read More
26 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., has announced the approval of Cork County Council’s application under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under the scheme, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has... Read More
25 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Farming News Dairygold milk suppliers Gearoid and Sarah Maher from Killuragh, Cappamore, Co. Limerick were declared the overall winners of the 2021 Dairygold Milk Quality Awards and winners of the Limerick region for consistently supplying the best quality milk to Dairygold throughout 2021. Pictured at the Dairygold Milk Quality... Read More
25 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Youghal Front Strand in Cork will fly the Blue Flag for the first time since 2011. Cork County beaches have been awarded a total of 26 flags by An Taisce at the National Awards for 2022. In all, 11 Blue Flags and 15 Green Coast Flags were won,... Read More
23 May 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Statement from South/South West Hospital Group The South/South West Hospital Group – which includes CUH, CUMH, SIVUH, Mercy, Bantry, and Mallow Hospitals – is advising the public that there will be significant disruption and service delays in its hospitals tomorrow, Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th May from 8am-8pm, due to... Read More
23 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan, has urged the Minister for Foreign Affairs to look at streamlining the passport application process as delays are putting people planning to travel under pressure as the Summer nears. Deputy Moynihan raised the ongoing issue of delays for first... Read More
22 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment: Things to do near Kinsale It has been confirmed that the always popular Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse Open Days are back this year. Make the most of this unique opportunity to visit the Old Head Lighthouse, usually off-limits to the public, and take in the breathtaking... Read More
22 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie On Wednesday 18th May there was a ‘BIG cycle to school’ in Clonakilty. Students of four national schools in Clonakilty town met at Scalllys, Supervalu on Tuesday morning to cycle to school. The BIG cycle to school was dreamt up by a group of bike enthusiasts (Catherine Russell; Green... Read More
20 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Balllinadee is a village in County Cork. It lies in the parish of Courceys, approximately 12 km by road west of Kinsale Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan has congratulated the Ballinadee Community Hall Development Association on their recent at win in the Population Category... Read More
19 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This evening; volunteers who selflessly gave their time to help others during the Covid-19 pandemic have been recognised by the Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Gillian Coughlan, Manager of the Cork Volunteer Centre (13 North Main Street, Cork City) Adam Lacy and Chief Executive of Cork... Read More