1 November 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie “Two years since its closure, Ballincollig is still without the fire service it deserves” Sinn Féin local area representative for Ballincollig, Joe Lynch, has said that the continued closure of Ballincollig fire station represents ‘a complete failure to provide a fire service that the people of Ballincollig deserve’.... Read More
1 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The visit, the first since the COVID-19 pandemic, presents an opportunity for Cork to reignite long-running partnerships in Shanghai and Wuxi, particularly in the areas of health and education. The Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Kieran McCarthy, is leading a delegation to Cork’s twin city of Shanghai, and... Read More
1 November 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment “Sports betting is all about money management, so the most money won on one event is not the most important thing–Bruce Dern.” Irish sports have long been a rich source of culture, entertainment, and opportunity. As the world changes, so too do the ways in which we consume... Read More
31 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Mackin Group Named Best In Class International Business Services Company 2023 Mackin Group has recently been named Best In Class International Business Services Company 2023 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation – a record sixth Business All-Star for the Cork-based enterprise. Founded by former naval officer Andrew Mackin, the... Read More
30 October 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Iarnród Éireann is pleased to announce the commencement of construction work on the Kent Station Through Platform Project, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing development of its railway infrastructure in the Cork region. The new platform 6 will increase passenger capacity at Cork’s Kent Station and facilitate... Read More
30 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “Jazz 23 has surpassed all others and that is saying a lot as 22 was amazing. The crowds were up, the spend was up and there was an amazing atmosphere” Businesses in the city are reporting another electric weekend for the 45th Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, with huge... Read More
30 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Council, in partnership with Murnane & O’Shea Limited, this week launched a new Affordable Housing Scheme at Heathfield, Carriginarra, Ballincollig to the west of Cork city. The new scheme follows on from the success of earlier Cork City Council Affordable Housing schemes at Newton Heights (Boherboy... Read More
30 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Council’s Flood Assessment team met this morning for the 4th day in a row to review the forecasted Super Spring Tides this evening that is expected to result in tidal flooding in low-lying areas of Cork City Centre at high tide. Diversions will be put in... Read More
30 October 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment In the green expanses of Ireland, online gambling has burgeoned into a widely embraced form of entertainment, enmeshing itself into the fabric of the nation’s recreational practices. In 2023, the industry thrives under specific regulatory frameworks, ensuring that the domain of online gambling is both robust and... Read More
29 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Insurance Institute of Ireland are celebrating their centenary year. The Cork branch of the organisation held a special meeting at Cork County Hall. Photographer Billy macGill was there.
29 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI were called out to provide a medical evacuation earlier today (Sunday 29 October) from Cape Clear Island off the coast of West Cork. The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their all-weather lifeboat at 12.39pm to provide a medical evacuation for a resident of the island who sustained... Read More
28 October 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This year, The Cork International Film Festival is expanding out to Ballincollig, Blackpool, Bantry, Midleton, Mallow, and Youghal. Cork International Film Festival is delighted to have teamed up with six Cork city and county-wide venues for ‘Super Cine Saturday’ on November 25th. The Reel Picture Ballincollig and Blackpool;... Read More