26 June 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Fastnet Lighthouse was built 120 years ago One of Ireland’s best known and most iconic lighthouses, the granite tower of Fastnet Lighthouse off the Cork coast is 120 years old tomorrow. The lighthouse plays as crucial a role to navigation now as it did in 1904. Irish Lights... Read More
26 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Challenge yourself and experience the stunning scenery of West Cork at the Beast of Beara, a 20km adventure race taking place on 20th July 2024 in Allihies Village. Nestled amidst the dramatic Slieve Miskish mountains, this race offers a unique opportunity to explore the rugged beauty of the... Read More
25 June 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Classes are run daily in the specially designed Kiln Bar, and can host up to 16 people Guests create and enjoy three seasonal cocktails using Jameson Irish Whiskey and locally sourced ingredients from East Cork Bookings are available now via the Midleton Distillery Experience website The revamped Midleton... Read More
24 June 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is delighted to announce the launch of a new book on the history of Bantry Library to coincide with the building’s 50th anniversary. Bantry Library first opened to the public in 1974 and is of considerable historical significance from a town and architectural perspective. ‘Bantry... Read More
23 June 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The following position is currently advertised: 24/090 Assistant Manager – Camden Fort Meagher (2 Year Contract) Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is 4:00p.m. on Friday, 28th June 2024. Application Form and Details are available on the Cork County Council Website – Careers Section – https://www.corkcoco.ie/en/council/careers.
22 June 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie This week’s Prize Bond Star Prize of €50,000 goes to lucky Prize Bond number BBF030582 held in County Cork. The lucky bond was purchased in 2022. There were over 9,165 prizes awarded in this week’s Prize Bond Draw, amounting to over €764,300. In addition to a €500,000 prize... Read More
22 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor secure place in history books Cork City Councillors have elected – from within their own number – the Lord Mayor for the coming 12 months. Dan Boyle was born in Chicago USA in the early 1960s. He made history in 1991... Read More
22 June 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie New County Mayor Councillor Joe Carroll has been elected as the new Mayor of the County of Cork. He was nominated by FF Councillor Seamus McGrath and seconded by Independent Councillor Alan Coleman. The Fianna Fail member was first elected to Cork County Council in June 2004 representing... Read More
22 June 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Heritage Office joined with Kilshannig Heritage Society to host the annual gathering of the Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN) at Springfort Hall Country House Hotel, where a new publication by oral historian and author, Dr Tomás Mac Conmara was officially launched. ‘The possession of his... Read More
21 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council marked its milestone 125th anniversary with a day of commemoration starting with a Special Meeting of Council where the echoes of history were highlighted as the 1899-minute book was proudly displayed. As official proceedings ended, guests gathered in the Cork County Hall foyer where the... Read More
20 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has awarded €44,600 in grant funding under the Council’s Heritage Grant Scheme. A total of 26 projects and initiatives across all eight of the county’s Municipal Districts will benefit from this year’s funding. Cork County Council’s Heritage Grant Schemes, supported by The Heritage Council, have... Read More
19 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn has launched the Harper’s Island Wetlands Activity Books, a special publication series written and designed by renowned local author and educator Jim Wilson. The books are based around Harper’s Island Wetlands Nature Reserve and its wildlife. Owned and... Read More