11 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Two West Cork businesswomen have received a “Highly Commended” accolade at the Network Ireland National Conference and Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2021. The event took place at the Theatre Royal in Waterford city on Friday 8th October. Network Ireland West Cork member Louise Bunyan, received her ‘Highly... Read More
7 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 21 additional wastewater treatment plants have been selected for upgrade as part of the Small Towns and Villages Growth Programme. This follows the announcement of 15 projects earlier in the summer and forms part of Irish Water’s commitment to supporting growth and development in local towns and villages... Read More
6 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Disappointed but not surprised is the reaction of Deputy Michael Collins to the announcement of funds for roads throughout the Country, but no mention of funding for West Cork roads. “This was an ideal chance for this Government to include funding in the National Development Plan for the... Read More
5 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Last November we wrote about how Cork City Council and Cork County Council had received funding from the EPA’s Local Authority Prevention Network (LAPN) programme for a joint scheme, which would see unused water-based paints in Civic Amenity Sites diverted towards one of two social enterprises. The social... Read More
4 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Community and voluntary groups are being urged to make their voices heard by joining the Cork County Public Participation Network (PPN). As we emerge from the pandemic that put so much on pause, Cork County PPN has launched a new campaign to encourage local organisations to get vocal,... Read More
4 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, 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 approved... Read More
3 October 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie With 21 rescues, 23 lost children reunited with their families and 940 first aid incidents, 2021 was a busy lifeguard season across Cork County’s twelve beaches. A total of 39 full-time Beach Lifeguards raised their red and yellow flags during the first weekend in June and lowered them... Read More
3 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Blas na hÉireann have announced the award winners for 2021, with 40 winners from Cork With the annual pilgrimage to Dingle – for the in-person awards – stalled, this year’s winners tuned in for a second year running from every corner of the country for a virtual celebration... Read More
1 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Courtmacsherry All Weather Trent Class RNLI Lifeboat was called out this evening Friday at 5.45pm, to go to the immediate aid of a lone Kayaker that was spotted in trouble off the Old Head of Kinsale in West Cork. The Courtmacsherry All Weather Lifeboat, Frederick Storey Cockburn... Read More
29 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Median asking price for a property in the county now at €252,000 – Latest survey shows asking prices nationally up 9% year-on-year Monday, September 27th, 2021. Property prices in Cork have continued the national trend and risen by €2,000 during the quarter, according to the latest MyHome.ie Property... Read More
29 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The West Cork Development Co will create a 50km walking trail called ‘Slí Gaeltacht Mhuscraí’ Senator Tim Lombard has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, of a major initiative for Rural Ireland, which includes funding for a number of new Rural... Read More