30 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Today (30/07/2024), as a result of risk profiling and with the assistance of detector dog Rua, Revenue officers seized 4.675 million cigarettes with an estimated value of almost €4 million at Port of Cork. The illicit cigarettes – which did not contain a stamp indicating Irish tax had... Read More
30 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie JBA Consulting Ireland is excited to announce that it has invested in opening two new offices in Cork 3rd Floor, 12 South Mall, Cork, T12 RD43) and Dublin. As a leading water, environmental, landscape design, engineering and risk management consultancy, JBA Consulting supports clients to adapt and build... Read More
29 July 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fuel Prices will increase again on August 1 because of government-imposed fuel excise taxes, after a previous rise in March. That means the cost of everything will increase. “When the price of fuel increases, the price of everything else increases – food, clothing, building supplies, and so on.... Read More
29 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tracing your birth information and birth family “If you were adopted, you may want to find your birth family” says Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service. “Alternatively, you might be a birth parent trying to trace your child who was adopted. The new Birth Information... Read More
28 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Podcast Festival returns this September for a celebration of some of the best and most captivating podcasts in Ireland. This year’s programme features a diverse lineup of thought-provoking shows, engaging discussions, comedy gold and intimate live recordings. Cork Opera House will host a number of podcasters during... Read More
28 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Craft Month has unveiled its action-packed programme for 2024, celebrating 15 years of championing local craft with up to 80 vibrant events ranging from craft exhibitions to interactive pop-ups; family-friendly workshops to inspiring demonstrations. Over 20,000 people are expected to attend the month-long celebration, which kicks off on... Read More
27 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ‘Living but a Day: Dear Readers’ Exhibition at LHQ Gallery Living but a Day: Dear Readers by Cork artist and PhD researcher Chloe Austin (she/her) is an exhibition about LGBT+ and feminist archival material. The exhibition features artefacts from the archives telling stories of cross border collaborations between... Read More
26 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie TFI Local Link Cork is enhancing bus services between Mitchelstown and Mallow from Sunday 28th of July 2024. This enhancement is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part... Read More
25 Jul 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Discover the latest in car stereo systems and boost your driving experience with professional installation and top-notch sound quality. In today’s fast-paced world, having a top-quality car stereo system can significantly enhance your driving experience. Whether you are a music enthusiast or just someone who enjoys clear sound... Read More
25 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Seán Kelly, MEP for Ireland South and Leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament, has welcomed the recent allocation of €38.4 million in EU funding for the Port of Cork. This substantial investment, provided by the EU Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme, will facilitate the construction of... Read More
25 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Event held at the station to mark this important milestone Representatives from Iarnród Éireann’s Disability Users Group, local elected representatives and members of the community from Banteer attended a special event at the Station today to mark the completion of accessibility works at the station. Contractors, Jon’s Civil... Read More