26 February 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie 10-year delay for treatment of child with additional needs highlights government failure – says TD The deepening crisis in public dentistry requires urgent action from government, according to Social Democrats TD Pádraig Rice. The Cork South Central Deputy, who is the party’s Health spokesperson, said: “No family should... Read More
26 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Carpenters rack up 11 days stuck in traffic each year Irish tradespeople lose around €137 weekly due to traffic, totaling €7,000 annually Gas and boiler services experience the steepest financial hit, with €8,158 lost each year Tradespeople in Waterford lose out on the most money due to traffic,... Read More
26 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Crawford Art Gallery announces the inaugural Gibson Travelling Fellowship Award, a significant initiative aimed at expanding international mobility and opportunities for professional visual artists. This €25,000 triennial award will offer a selected professional practicing visual artist with the means to travel abroad, engage with new artistic communities, and... Read More
25 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Ludgate hub is a not for profit co-working office space in the West Cork town of Skibbereen, which opened in 2016. People can book a hot desk, or meeting room. It has around 40 members, who have created 500+ jobs, and contribute €4m+ to the local economy,... Read More
25 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 11 County Cork based MACE stores were honoured at the recent MACE Excellence Awards for achieving exceptional standards in retailing, which was held in Lawlor’s Hotel, in Naas in Co Kildare, and hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the MACE brand in Ireland. This year’s MACE... Read More
25 February 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork Business News The Cork Business Association (CBA) has announced the finalists for its Cork Business of the Year Awards 2025. Recognising excellence, innovation, and dedication across various sectors, these awards celebrate the businesses and individuals driving Cork’s economic and cultural success. The CBA restructured their awards this... Read More
25 February 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The latest Daft.ie report confirms that rents in Cork are more unaffordable and unsustainable than ever, according to Social Democrats TD Pádraig Rice. Deputy Rice, who is a TD for Cork South Central, said: “The latest figures show that rents are utterly unaffordable. Last year, advertised rents in... Read More
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24 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South-Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has called on the government to take immediate action to address the issue of very large class sizes in Cork, after the latest figures showed that 219 primary school classes in the county have more than 30 pupils. Deputy... Read More
24 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The official opening of the new Costcutter store in Lisavaird, near Clonakilty on Friday, 21st February. The honours of cutting the ribbon were given to local hero Jer Coakley, who was crowned World Champion at Reversible Ploughing in Estonia in August 2024. The occasion was made even more... Read More
24 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment in Cork City 12,000 multi-coloured balls will race down Patrick’s Hill on Sunday March 16th at 2.00 pm in aid of Cork City Missing Persons Search & Recovery and Local Charities. What: Patricks Hill Ball Run 2025 When: 16th March 14:00 – 16:00 Location: Patrick’s Hill, Cork... Read More
24 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, has reported a sharp rise in rat and mice infestations in the Cork region. Statistics reveal a 94% increase in recorded rat activity and a 44% increase in recorded mice activity in January 2025 compared to last year. Several regions have experienced... Read More