19 July 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In the competitive landscape of compact cars, two standout contenders are the Ford Fiesta and the Volkswagen Polo. Both models have carved out a loyal following due to their unique blend of design, technology, and performance. In this detailed comparison, we will explore how these vehicles stack up... Read More
18 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Cork community centre has joined forces with a leading installer of solar PV to power its activities Swyft Energy installed 30 solar PV (photovoltaic) panels on the roof of Cobh (Great Island) Community Centre. Open seven days and six nights a week, it facilitates everything from sports and... Read More
17 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kinsale’s Kidathlon returns for its 11th year Kinsale Triathlon Club are proud to announce the return of the Kinsale Kidathlon, a child friendly event to promote health, fitness and fun from a young age. The event that takes place on the 21 July at the Dock Beach, close... Read More
16 July 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Donna Roche has been elected as Chairperson of Cope Foundation’s Board of Directors at the charity’s recent 65th AGM. Ms Roche has been a member of the Board for six years. She has extensive experience with over 40 years in the acute hospital sector in Ireland, the UK... Read More
15 July 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Adrian O’Herlihy from Carrigaline has been honoured for his unwavering participation and dedication to community services. The volunteer has tirelessly given his time and energy to community groups in his area for many years with due reward now. Adrian is the latest recipient of the Cork International Hotel... Read More
14 July 2024, Sunday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bride, Lucy Kelly from Kilmichael and Groom, Tadgh Dennehy from Cork city celebrated their wedding today and were wished well by Ray Foley, Kent Station Master and Lelia Graham, Irish Rail. The couple and their wedding party travelled to the ceremony at Sirius Arts centre, Cobh on... Read More
14 July 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced a new Affordable Housing Purchase Scheme in Bandon. Applications for the new two and three bed houses at Almans View, Bandon will open at 12 noon on Monday the 15th of July 2024. Constructed by J.O.D Developments, the houses will generally be available for... Read More
14 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Latest Maxi Zoo store opening in Dublin brings to 33 the number of outlets nationwide Maxi Zoo, which opened its first Irish store at Ballincollig County Cork in 2006, has officially cut the ribbon on its 33rd outlet in Ireland, at Nutgrove Shopping Centre in Dublin. The speciality... Read More
13 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Castletownbere RNLI lifeboat was launched early this morning to assist a 32-foot West-Cork based yacht, with four persons onboard, which had lost its ability to manoeuvre three miles south of the Fastnet Rock. The lifeboat received an alert at 06:15 from Valentia Coastguard Maritime Coordination Rescue Centre requesting... Read More
13 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Airport contributed €1.045 billion to the Irish economy and supported more than 12,650 job in 2023, new analysis of the airport’s economic impact has revealed. Launched recently by Minister of State for Transport James Lawless TD, Ireland’s EU Commissioner Designate Michael McGrath TD and Tourism Ireland’s Chief... Read More
12 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council Officially Opens Road Infrastructure to Support 2,500 Homes at Water-Rock Urban Expansion Area in Midleton The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll and the Tánaiste, Micheál Martin TD have officially opened a €11.7 million critical infrastructure development at Water-Rock near Midleton that... Read More