30 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Micheál O’Neill, a 47-year-old resident of Ladysbridge in Cork, has recently become the first patient to undergo a groundbreaking cardiothoracic surgery at the newly launched Bon Secours Heart and Lung Centre in Cork. With Bon Secours Hospital Cork expecting to treat a significant number of patients each year... Read More
29 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie News from December Labour’s Councillor Laura Harmon earlier this month called for the development of a state-of-the-art, open-air heated swimming pool in Cork City. Speaking at the December Cork City Council meeting, Councillor Harmon proposed this transformative project, inspired by the historic Lee Baths, which closed in 1986.... Read More
28 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The first phase of the Leamlara Woods Walking Trail in East Cork opened in recent days, just in time for the Christmas season. The trail was established by the Lisgoold Leamlara Community Council and supported by funding from EirGrid. At 10am on Friday the first phase of the... Read More
27 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The newly revamped Midleton Distillery Experience is ready to welcome visitors with festive experiences, personalised gift ideas, and seasonal celebrations. Shop exclusive gifts including limited-edition whiskey bundles and personalised bottles, with a chance to win a luxurious stay at Castlemartyr Resort. A jewel in the East Cork landscape,... Read More
26 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie When: Broadcast December 26th TG4 2024 @ 9.10pm A new documentary produced and directed by Darina Clancy of Cormorant Films will air on TG4 on St. Stephen’s night at 9.10pm. The documentary had its sold-out world premiere at the 69th Cork International Film Festival. This documentary takes you... Read More
26 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Welcome to Christmas, a time of year when some people who never cook… suddenly undertake the impressive task of feeding not only their own family but their extended inlaws and outlaws. Such work generates lots of waste Fats, Oils, and Greases (FOGs) This Christmas, Clean Coasts and Uisce... Read More
26 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Art in the Airport Waterford Festival of Food is bringing its visually striking portrait exhibition ‘’Behind the Bite: A Portrait Series of Our Local Food Heroes’ to Cork Airport this January. From January 2nd to 30th, passengers and visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in this... Read More
25 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cut back on festive food waste, use your leftovers and make savings this Christmas EPA figures show that each year Ireland wastes enough food to make over one million meals a day. The EPA is encouraging everyone in Cork to reduce their festive food waste and to make... Read More
24 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie As is now the tradition, the Bishops of Cork have issued a Joint Christmas message: “Once again, as Christmas approaches, it gives us joy as bishops of Cork to send you our greetings and to wish you and your loved ones a blessed, peaceful and happy Christmas. We... Read More
23 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne, and Ross will hold over 200 services throughout the 12 Days of Christmas and the days leading up to the Christmas Festival. The following list gives details of church services in the parishes and chaplaincies across the diocese. The list is organised... Read More
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