17 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A key figure in the EU’s infrastructure policymaking has called for significant transformation in the delivery of infrastructure to reduce global CO2 emissions. The EU’s European Coordinator for the TEN-T Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor Pat Cox believes the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure needs to undergo significant transformation as does public... Read More
17 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kevin O’Leary Silversprings, Main Opel Dealer in Cork, has been awarded the Opel Aftersales Dealer of the Year 2023 title. Kevin O’Leary, Dealer Principal, was presented with the accolade at the annual Opel Dealer Conference, held at Gowan Auto’s new Distribution Centre in Citywest, followed by The K... Read More
15 October 2023 By Mary Bemingham mary@TheCork.ie The September public lecture organised by Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage was the largest attended such event in the organisations 11-year history, proving that talks on local topics are very popular. For over an hour, Dr. Robert Devoy, of UCC enthralled the 230 attendees on the Lisbon Tsunami of 1755,... Read More
17 October 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment When we talk about casinos, images of glitzy, high-stakes settings might spring to mind. However, there’s a lot more to it than the shining lights and fancy cocktails. In fact, casinos have evolved dramatically in recent years, especially with the advent of online gaming. Among the plethora... Read More
16 October 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing over 1km of aged water mains in Newcestown. These essential works are due to commence next week and will be completed by the end of November. Once completed, customers in the Newcestown area will enjoy an improved... Read More
16 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie All forms of payment, both cash and card, should be accepted in businesses Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has welcomed support from the European Central Bank (ECB) President, Christine Lagarde to ensure that cash is accepted across the European Union into the future. Kelleher was commenting after the... Read More
16 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fota House is a stately home in East Cork – adjacent to Fota Wildlife Park Irish Heritage Trust Volunteers at Fota House Arboretum & Gardens, Cork, are harvesting and pruning in the glasshouses and gardens. As the historic house enters its low season, volunteers are working at ‘putting... Read More
16 October 2023 By Mary Bemingham mary@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has called on Cork City Council to “stop the needless cutting of trees in Mayfield” The Green Party in Cork has called on officials in Cork City Council to rescind a notice given to residents and landowners of Burke’s Hill in Mayfield, instructing... Read More
16 October 2023 By Mary Bemingham mary@TheCork.ie Festival also announces two other prestige titles, One Night in Millstreet and Brave the Dark Cork International Film Festival has announced that the Opening Gala of the 2023 Festival will be the Irish Premiere of Poor Things, the award-winning, critically acclaimed new film from Yorgos Lanthimos, produced by... Read More
16 October 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment While Ireland is well-known for its natural scenery and lucky charms, there are a lot of other reasons for a tourist to spend their time here. One of those is its sweet-tooth attractions – places and businesses where treats like traditional Irish fudge or ice cream can... Read More
15 October 2023 By Mary Bemingham mary@TheCork.ie The 2023 Shine A Light charity sleepout called Focus Ireland Shines A Light took place at Pairc Ui Chaoimh this weekend. Cork businesses joined sponsors Bord Gais Energy, along with hundreds of people across the country, in sleeping out to raise funds to help change the lives of... Read More
14 October 2023 By Mary Bemingham mary@TheCork.ie National Broadband Ireland, the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan on behalf of the Government, has said that almost 6,400 Cork properties in its Templemartin deployment area can now pre-order a high-speed fibre broadband connection. The area covers the rural surrounds... Read More