31 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI were called out to provide a medical evacuation yesterday (Thursday 30 December) from Cape Clear Island off the coast of West Cork. The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their all-weather lifeboat at 9.26am, following a request to bring a doctor to the island and provide a medical... Read More
WEST CORK: Sherkin Islanders launch campaign to raise funds to purchase old national school building
31 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sherkin Island Development Society (SIDS) has launched a fundraising initiative to purchase Sherkin Island’s national school buildings and gardens for island community use. Under the ‘Neart Initiative’, SIDS wants to keep the school in community ownership and is asking for public donations to cover the initial purchase of... Read More
30 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “The Coast Guard wishes to thank the public for their cooperation and support during the year including the positive response in adhering to severe weather warnings and extends best wishes for a safe 2022.” In an end of year statement, the Coast Guard has reported an 12% increase... Read More
30 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Respond, an Approved Housing Body and service provider, delivered 45 new homes in Cork in 2021. Nationally, Respond delivered 624 new social homes and commenced construction on 685 additional homes over the course of the year. The Approved Housing Body currently has 1,562 homes in construction and on-site.... Read More
27 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie It was with great excitement that Cork Motor Club recently announced that 2022 will see the West Cork Rally roar back to Clonakilty on March 19th and 20th 2022, after a two-year hiatus. A long-term supporter of the event, the Clonakilty Park Hotel are delighted to once more... Read More
25 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork home wins Ireland’s Most Christmassy Home national competition – Sean and Noreen Mc Sweeney from Drimoleague, County Cork win €6,000 for a charity of their choosing, which will be donated by Energia Sean and Noreen Mc Sweeney from Drimoleague, County Cork, have been crowned Ireland’s Most Christmassy... Read More
24 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Kinsale fisherman has used almost 170 lobster pots to create a 15ft high Christmas beside the harbour master’s office on Kinsale pier with donations raised going to Kinsale RNLI Eamonn O’Neill’s inspiration came from a similar structure he spotted a number of years ago when he was... Read More
23 December 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie EirGrid Awards €600,000 To Clashavoon Dunmanway Community Groups EirGrid, the national electricity grid operator has awarded community groups and not-for-profit organisations near the new Clashavoon Dunmanway electricity line a total of €600,000 in funding. The Community Benefit Fund was opened for applications last July following the completion of... Read More
22 December 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie SuperValu was been announced as winner of the top award at the inaugural National Grocery Retail Awards this week. The awards were held by Checkout, Ireland’s leading magazine for the grocery retail industry and winners were announced virtually at the ceremony on 20th December. Along with being crowned Retailer of... Read More
22 December 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Kevin Kelly from Bandon wins Robbie Keanes Hublot Watch as fundraiser makes €371,000 Robbie and Claudine Keane pictured at the Mater Hospital,Dublin as they presented the Mater Foundation with funds raised from their “Our Hospital Heros appeal”. The appeal raised an incredible €371,604.72 which has been split between... Read More
21 December 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Marmalade – You’ve tried it on toast, now enjoy it as a toast! SERVING SUGGESTION: Pour over ice with a premium tonic, with a twist of orange and a garnish of orange zest. STOCKISTS: SuperValu RRP: €39 Just in time for last minute Christmas gifts. With his Own... Read More
19 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has created a special video to highlight the magic and sparkle of A Real Cork Christmas. There is a wonderful festive atmosphere in the towns and villages of County Cork with unique businesses and gifts waiting to be discovered. Stunning displays of Christmas lights have... Read More