24 October 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The thrill of Irish horse racing is a long-established phenomenon, and one which isn’t going away any time soon. Ireland’s relationship with racing goes back centuries, and the ‘sport of kings’ remains not only one of the biggest spectator sports, but one of the most popular betting markets... Read More
23 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie News in brief The Cork branch of Fine Gael have selected their local election candidates. Photographer Billy macGill was there.
23 October 2023 By Mary Bemingham mary@TheCork.ie University College Cork (UCC) is the first higher education institution in Ireland to launch a “Proud Ally Student Network” – The network aims to work to end discrimination and promote equality at university and in wider society UCC staff and students celebrate the launch of UCC’s Proud Ally... Read More
23 October 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Eco-friendly Practices For Construction Firms In a world where climate change is a primary concern, it’s understandable that more people are becoming eco-conscious and have a growing desire to preserve and protect the natural environment. Of course, there are many ways to conserve our environment, but let’s discuss... Read More
23 October 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Ireland, a country with a rich cultural heritage and a strong gaming tradition, has experienced radical shifts when online gaming came to the scene. The intertwining of culture and social aspects with online gambling is a fascinating subject that provides insight into how this modern industry influences... Read More
23 October 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Ireland, a land renowned for its awe-inspiring landscapes, cultural opulence, and convivial populace,boasts a deep-seated passion for games of chance. From the antiquated tapestry of storytelling to the contemporary tapestry of casinos that dot the landscape, gambling has eternally occupied a cherished niche in the Irish psyche.... Read More
22 October 2023 By Mary Bemingham mary@TheCork.ie Kinsale Community First Responders is the latest winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award. The volunteer organisation responds to life-threatening emergencies including cardiac arrest, chest pain, stroke and minor traumatic calls in Kinsale and neighbouring areas. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week,... Read More
21 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann and Cork County Council are working to restore water supply to customers in Churchtown, Co Cork, following a shutdown of the Water Treatment Plant due to the adjacent river flooding. Crews are progressing the necessary works and every effort is being made to bring the plant... Read More
21 October 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin has announced a ticket of three candidates to contest next summer’s Local Elections in Cork City South West. The candidates are Orla O’Leary who lives on the Model Farm Road was recently selected by the party to replace Eolan Ryng on Cork City Council, Joe Lynch... Read More
21 October 2023 By Mary Bemingham mary@TheCork.ie Set on the campus of what was formerly Irish Telecom, the 32-metre steel dish was built in the 1980s at a cost of IR£8M to transmit calls from Ireland to America via satellite before being mothballed by Eircom. Today, with no government funding available to preserve the 220... Read More
20 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “Jaguar Land Rover has run out of courtesy cars and its workshops are close to breaking point amidst a huge global parts shortage” according to cardealermagazine.co.uk cardealermagazine.co.uk reports that some 10,000 cars are currently awaiting parts across the UK – with 5,000 of them stuck off the road... Read More
20 October 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann would like to remind customers supplied by the Donoughmore Public Water Supply that the Boil Water Notice issued on 13 October remains in place. The population impacted by this notice is approximately 867 people. This notice was issued, in consultation with the HSE, due to a... Read More