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
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 However, as time goes by, you may find your once-beloved haven feeling cramped, outdated, or ill-suited to your evolving lifestyle.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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
23 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Three Ireland expands 5G and 4G accessibility in Co. Cork following ongoing investment in network Three, Ireland’s largest mobile telecommunications provider, and Cellnex, Ireland’s largest independent infrastructure provider have partnered to deliver 5G and 4G coverage to Tullylease, Co. Cork, transforming connectivity capabilities for consumers and businesses in... Read More
22 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie High-speed connectivity on the way as almost 4,000 Cork homes, farms and businesses near the Kanturk area see build works commence National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the new high speed fibre broadband network under the Government’s National Broadband Plan (NBP) have announced that construction has... Read More
21 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy Elaine@TheCork.ie Health / Politics Bantry General Hospital is in a race against the clock if it is to proceed with the timely delivery of its crucially important Rehabilitation Unit according to Independent TD for Cork South-West Michael Collins. Deputy Collins was speaking after he wrote to the Minister for... Read More