2 February 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Actor and playwright, Shane Casey, has been chosen as Cork Person of the Month for January in honour of his unwavering commitment to the arts, education, and community service. Shane Casey embarked on a transformative journey at the age of 21 when he chose to leave behind his... Read More
2 February 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Kevin O’Driscoll, a volunteer who dedicated a life-time of service to working with athletes in Carrigaline, has been honoured with the latest Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award. Kevin has been an active member of the Carrigaline GAA club for 40 years. During his time with the club,... Read More
2 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An intriguing event led by Cork artist Elinor Rivers, to celebrate World Wetlands Day and St. Brigid’s Day 2024, will be held on Sunday February 4th, in the city’s Glen River Park. The ‘Ordinary Gifts’ World Wetlands Day event is part of the Gleann a’ Phúca project and... Read More
1 February 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie When choosing any service there are a number of factors to take into consideration, and when choosing a Commissioner for Oaths the same is true. If you have an Affidavit or Statutory Declaration it may appear that you simply need a signature, or an autograph! but there is... Read More
1 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie DNG now seeking applications to its nationwide programme from Cork transition year students Leading real estate agency DNG is now offering 500 transition year students the unique chance to experience the exciting world of Irish real estate through its Transition Year Work Programme. Registration for the interactive online... Read More
1 February 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie A Guide to Choosing the Right Cement and Mortar for Your Project Selecting the right cement and mortar is a pivotal decision in any construction or DIY project. Chadwicks Ireland, a premier Builders Provider in Ireland, offers an extensive range of top-quality cement and mortar products. This guide... Read More
1 February 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Cork has earned its reputation as a welcoming and inclusive city, boasting a vibrant LGBT+ community that celebrates diversity and acceptance. As night falls, the city comes alive with a kaleidoscope of colours, music, and energy at its various LGBT+ nights. Join us as we explore the... Read More
31 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Up to €2.5 billion is being invested in Cork as the city enters a period of unprecedented transformation with significant investment in housing, sustainable transport, parks, public spaces and climate resilience over the next five years. This forms part of a wider €10 billion investment pipeline, excluding health... Read More
31 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork South-Central TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has raised yesterday with the Taoiseach the crisis in the childcare sector in Cork and urged the Government to intervene. Speaking in the Dáil chamber Teachta Ó Laoghaire said, “Taoiseach, to find a childcare place in Cork city or county at the... Read More
31 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Reece Ademola (Leevale A.C.) has extended his own Irish U23 Indoor Long Jump record last evening in the Czech Republic. Competing at the World Indoor Tour Gold meeting in Ostrava, the 20-year-old from Cork finished third with a massive opening round leap of 7.93m. The performance adds 7cm... Read More
31 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In a significant milestone for the Celtic Interconnector, the subsea link connecting the electricity grids of Ireland and France, the first deliveries of bespoke onshore high voltage alternating current electricity cable has been successfully transported from the manufacturing facility in Belgium to Cork. When complete, the project being... Read More
31 January 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil leader and Tánaiste Micheál Martin has appointed Cork South West TD Christopher O’Sullivan as the party spokesperson on Coastal Communities. The position will see Deputy O’Sullivan covering areas such as coastal tourism, coastal infrastructure and fishing. The Tánaiste said: “This appointment makes sense, Christopher, since his... Read More