Ballymaloe Foods secures Origin Green Gold Membership status for 2023

27 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork company Ballymaloe Foods has been recognised for its sustainability practices, gaining Origin Green Gold Membership status for 2023. Origin Green is a Bord Bia sustainability programme, the only one of its kind in the world, that sets measurable sustainability targets for the full supply chain of food... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

27th July, 2023

Oyster Shucking Championship

27 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie World record oyster shucker to fly in from Canada to judge the competition The Metropole Hotel is getting ready for the Cork Oyster Shucking Championship which will form part of the Cork on a Fork festival next month. Oyster shucking is the careful process of opening the shell... Read More

NEWS

27th July, 2023

Tales of Adventure: A Journey through the Wonders of Paris

27 July 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Welcome to the City of Lights – Paris, a timeless destination that has captured the hearts of travellers for centuries. This blog post is an invitation to embark on a journey filled with enchantment, art, and romance. From iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower to the charming... Read More

NEWS

26th July, 2023

VIDEO: Cork City Echo Boy selling papers to passing cars

26 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie From the archives: There was a time when a man sold newspapers to pedestrians outside the Colosseum at the end of McCurtain Street. As traffic grew the Newsvendor started selling to cars. Check out this video from 1969. Newspaper seller John Kelleher (who passed away in 2019, aged... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

26th July, 2023

A Fresh Start: Transforming Your Home with a Renovation

26 July 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Within the walls of your home, you find solace and joy, making cherished memories along the way. However, as time goes by, you may find your once-beloved haven feeling cramped, outdated, or ill-suited to your evolving lifestyle. That’s where a renovation comes in. Whether you seek to... Read More

NEWS

26th July, 2023

Online Casinos: Reshaping Entertainment and Leisure in New Zealand

26 July 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Introduction G’day, fellow Kiwis! In the fast-paced world of the 21st century, the way we entertain ourselves has undergone a remarkable transformation. Gone are the days when we had to dress up and travel to a physical casino for a night of fun and games. Enter the era... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

25th July, 2023

IndieCork changes dates for its 2023 festival

25 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie IndieCork Film Festival will celebrate its 11th event this year and is set to hit the big screen again at The Gate Cinema. This promises to be another significant year for the festival, now the biggest celebration of independent filmmaking in Ireland. IndieCork has announced that in 2023,... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

24th July, 2023

Construction firm opens office in restored listed building on Grand Parade

24 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie One of Ireland’s leading building firms Clancy Construction has opened a new office in Cork city centre solidifying its commitment to the region. Minister for Finance Michael McGrath TD performed the official opening of 49 Grand Parade, a restored listed building. Clancy Construction is headquartered in Thurles and... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, FIANNA FAIL, POLITICS

24th July, 2023

Wind turbine Community fund is accepting application from local groups

24 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie SSE Renewables is supporting community groups to power local change as they open the 2023 SSE Renewables Community Funds for Coomacheo and Curragh Wind Farms near Millstreet in Co. Cork and Coomatallin Wind Farm near Dunmanway Co. Cork. Applications will be open until 5pm Friday, 4th August for... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

23rd July, 2023

PROPERTY: A townhouse near Cobh Cathedral for €150,000

23 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 27 Lower Midleton Street, Cobh, Co. Cork 2 Bed – 1 Bath – 68 m² – Terrace – Could be starter home or investment opportunity with potential annual rental income of €14,400 G.F.C.H. DNG are handling the sale of 27 Lower Midleton Street Cobh Co Cork. The property... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS, PROPERTY

23rd July, 2023

PROPERTY: A house in Cork for only €95,000

23 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 2 Castán Dóire, Halfway, Ballinhassig, Co. Cork It’s a Terrace House with two bedrooms and two bathrooms and a floor area of 100 sq.m. “Prime Investment Opportunity – Avail of Vacant and derelict property grant” is the Estate Agents heading. Number 2 is described as a in need... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, PROPERTY

23rd July, 2023

A Cork Hospital Consultant has just scaled every Mountain in Ireland

23 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy Elaine@TheCork.ie A hospital consultant has successfully scaled the highest mountain in every county – in a single week. Super-fit Richard Horgan yesterday took the final steps of a gruelling and emotional challenge undertaken in memory of his sister-in-law Orla Gosnell, who died five years ago, aged 38. As he... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH