23 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Community Garda in Crosshaven is the latest winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards. Stephen Cleary, who lives in Crosshaven with his wife and two children, has been acknowledged for his involvement in local groups and fundraising organisations. A prominent member of the Crosshaven community,... Read More
22 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Iarnród Éireann is reminding customers of rail service arrangements over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. In addition to schedule changes from 24th December 2024 to 1st January 2025 inclusive, and late night DART and Commuter trains on New Year’s Eve, customers are reminded of the full track renewal... Read More
22 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Survey shows high number of Irish drivers nervous of driving in wet and wintry conditions As the winter season reaches its peak, premium tyre manufacturer, Continental Tyres, is advising drivers to make sure they are familiar with the requirements of driving in severe weather, in particular, as many... Read More
New website SeanadVoter.ie launched as state prepares to all ALL Degree holders vote for Upper House
21 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The new rules for electing the six university Senators that will apply after the next General Election have move a step closer as registration opens for the new Higher Education constituency. The current arrangements, whereby three Senators are elected by graduates of NUI and three by graduates of... Read More
21 December 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the National Broadband Plan (NBP) has announced that residents on Bere and Dursey Islands off the coast of Co Cork can place an order for high-speed fibre broadband, with connections set to go live in late summer next year. In... Read More
20 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It’s time to “get your skis on” as Cork Airport’s scheduled ski services will take off on Saturday, December 21. With direct, scheduled Aer Lingus services to Lyon, Munich, and charter service to Salzburg* all featuring in this year’s winter schedule, Cork Airport will provide the best access... Read More
20 December 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie It’s a longstanding annual tradition that each new Lord Mayor of Cork is given the opportunity to select artwork from Crawford Art Gallery’s collection, and is presented with a high quality reproductions of the works for display in the Lord Mayor’s Chambers at City Hall. In recent weeks... Read More
19 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Business Association’s Best Christmas Window Display competition Pinocchio’s toy shop on Paul St, has been named as the overall winner of the inaugural Cork City Christmas Display Competition. Well known in Cork city, the shop window is an attraction all year round but particularly at Christmas time.... Read More
19 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Everyman’s Christmas Pantomime – Red Riding Hood Red Riding Hood, this year’s traditional pantomime at The Everyman, has opened to enthusiastic audiences. This enchanting show is a delight and a treat for audiences of all ages. Tickets: https://everymancork.com/events/red-riding-hood/ Join Red, her best friend Pip, and the ever-spirited Granny, as they embark... Read More
18 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Full Midleton Youghal Greenway to Open to Cyclists and Walkers Cork County Council has announced that the second and final phase of the Midleton Youghal Greenway will open to the public on Thursday, the 19th of December. The new section which extends from Mogeely through Killeagh to Youghal... Read More
18 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ESB Networks has announced that they are recruiting both part time and full time Customer Service Advisors for roles based in the Networks Customer Contact Centre and the Scheduling Support Centre based in Wilton, Cork. ESB Networks Customer Contact Centre is the principle point of contact for over... Read More
18 December 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Dan Boyle hosted a civic reception in honour of Ballincollig Tidy Towns last evening (Tuesday December 17) to celebrate Ballincollig being named as the overall winner of this year’s SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition. Ballincollig was also named Ireland’s Tidiest Large Urban Centre 2024... Read More