19 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Alstom contract will enable future frequency increases across Mallow, Cobh and Midleton lines, as part of EU funded programme Iarnród Éireann has awarded a substantial contract of €78.5 million to world leading rail transport company Alstom for a major signalling upgrade project on the Cork commuter rail network,... Read More
18 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork on a Fork Fest 6th–20th August 2023 – See Events at a Glance for an overview of what’s on, where and when Cork on a Fork Fest is well-underway and so far there have been street feasts, giant sharing paellas, special charity dinners, cooking demos, tasting trails,... Read More
17 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Jysk has opened a Ballincollig store, following the success of its Little Island and Youghal premises Danish furniture and home furnishings brand JYSK opened its third store in Cork and its 22nd store in Ireland in Ballincollig in Cork today. Opening its first store in Naas in 2019, JYSK... Read More
17 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two in a row for Wilson Architecture as The Dean Hotel, Cork is announced as the only Irish winner at International Architecture Awards Cork headquartered Wilson Architecture is pleased to announce that, for the second year running, it has been named as the only Irish winner at the... Read More
17 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Carelessly discarded chewing gum is a form of litter The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) took to the streets of Fermoy today as a part of its Summer Roadshow. The interactive Roadshow works with local authorities and communities across the country to carry out fun and engaging education and... Read More
17 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Long-time public servant Valerie O’Sullivan is set become the temporary chief executive (CE) when Tim Lucey leaves the role in October 2023. Cork’s other Local Authority – Cork City Council – has had a female CE since Ann Doherty was appointed in 2014. Valerie O’Sullivan’s CV includes senior... Read More
17 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Culture Night Culture Night in Carrigaline promises to showcase the local talent and also feature the multicultural richness of the parish and locality. This year the activities will include events in the town park, the library, Main Street and in the Gallery and takes place on Friday September... Read More
16 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie If you know your PPS you can now register to vote – or edit your details online at www.checktheregister.ie – every nationality can register to vote Cork City Council is informing the public that a new national online voter registration process is now in operation at www.checktheregister.ie The... Read More
16 August 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCOrk.ie Cork County Council and the dedicated volunteers of Camden Fort Meagher had “a very productive meeting” – according the a Council statement – on August 14th, during which they shared updates regarding the ongoing advancements at the fort. The volunteers and Council staff are collaborating to ensure a... Read More
15 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Entertainment in East Cork this summer Sea Church Ballycotton will mark the end of summer with its final barbecue of the season and a night of live music on Tuesday August 29th. The unique seaside entertainment venue will play host to Eagles tribute act Dezperado, a group of... Read More
14 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland’s largest private hospital network to create 60 new jobs to implement an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in partnership with MEDITECH that will revolutionise the healthcare experience for patients. Bon Secours Health System (BSHS), which includes Bon Secours Hospital Cork, has launched a groundbreaking €25 million clinical... Read More
12 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Office of Public Works (OPW) have their biggest ever programme of events to the public for this year’s National Heritage Week, which runs from Saturday 12 to Sunday 20 August 2023. Events at Charles Fort and Ardfert Cathedral are included in the OPW’s programme, which features more... Read More