S&P upgrade of Ireland’s Sovereign Credit Rating to the 3rd highest category of “AA”

19 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister McGrath welcomes S&P upgrade of Ireland’s Sovereign Credit Rating to AA – S&P statement here https://disclosure.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/-/view/type/HTML/id/2989589 The Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has welcomed the upgrade of Ireland’s long-term sovereign credit rating by S&P to AA from AA- with a stable outlook. It is the agency’s first... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

19th May, 2023

Ballycotton RNLI rescues 12 people from passenger boat with engine trouble off Ballycotton lighthouse

19 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two crew members and its group of ten passengers were rescued today (Friday 19 May) after the boat they were travelling in developed engine failure east of Ballycotton lighthouse. Ballycotton RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat, The Austin Lidbury was requested to launch by the skipper of the boat at 10.09am... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS

19th May, 2023

Over €1 million allocated to Cork East projects under Community Recognition Fund

18 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Department of Rural and Community Development is to allocate total funding of €1,039,535 to Cork County Council under its inaugural Community Recognition Fund for the development and upgrade of community infrastructure and facilities in Cork East, according to local Fine Gael TD, David Stanton. The Community Recognition... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

19th May, 2023

WEST CORK: Bantry Kupala midsummer multicultural Festival Returns on 24th June

19 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Bantry Kupala Festival is back and celebrating its sixth year on the 24th of June. The much-loved midsummer multicultural festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with an exciting lineup of entertainment for audiences of all ages. This year, the festival promises to be... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

18th May, 2023

WEST CORK: ALDI unveils its newly renovated Bandon “Project Fresh” store

18 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ALDI’s Bandon Co. Cork “Project Fresh” store has reopened its doors to customers today following an extensive renovation project worth almost €1M which has seen the store interior completely refurbished. Featuring the new layout, the Bandon store now offers a wide selection of fresh food at the front... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

18th May, 2023

CSR: UCC student awarded first Thermo Fisher Scientific prize in Organic Chemistry

18 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Thermo Fisher Scientific has awarded a University College Cork student with the first Thermo Fisher Scientific Prize in Organic Chemistry. 4th year Chemistry student Ciara Millerick was presented with the inaugural award at the Annual UCC STEM Awards ceremony. To recognise her achievement, Ciara received a €1,000 cash... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, EDUCATION, NEWS

18th May, 2023

SPORT: Charity ‘Crann Centre’ gears up for 3rd annual fundraiser with support of Cork City FC

18 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork-based charity The Crann Centre today launched its third annual Walk n’Roll fundraiser at its Ovens headquarters with the support of Cork City FC. The charity provides lifelong, life-changing solutions for children, adults and families living with neuro-physical disabilities and is encouraging people to walk, run, roll, push... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS, SPORT

18th May, 2023

Irish Navy takes delivery of 2 Inshore Patrol Vessels

18 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Welcome News, but raises questions: Are the boats too small? How will they be staffed in a recruitment crisis? Why does Ireland not have a dedicated Minister for Defence? (the role is a job share with the Tanaiste) Following an epic 35 day, 10,000 nautical mile voyage from... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

18th May, 2023

Community Recognition Fund Provides Welcome Boost for Millstreet

18 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Millstreet Community has today received €222,000 under the Community Recognition Fund. The fund is a Major initiative to support and reward communities that have welcomed Ukrainians and other nationalities. Over 880 projects across the country are to receive funding as part of a €50 million investment for sports... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

18th May, 2023

Irish Bee Conservation Project Celebrates World Bee Day at Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens, Cork

18 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Irish Bee Conservation Project will mark World Bee Day on Saturday, May 20th, 2023 at Fota House and Gardens. The event will consist of a seminar with renowned speakers, followed by a family Bumblebee Hunt on the Pollinator Trail at Fota House Arboretum and Gardens The Seminar... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

17th May, 2023

“Bantry General could deliver if resourced to provide care at a high-volume level”

17 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Independent TD for Cork South-West Michael Collins has called out the failure of Government to deliver increased and better coordinated levels of medical and mental health care to patients served by Bantry General Hospital and the attached Mental Health unit. Deputy Collins was speaking during a Dáil debate... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

17th May, 2023

Carrigaline Notes

17 May 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie CARA Carrigaline Active Retirement Association took 30 members on a four day outing to Mullingar last week. They left Carrigaline on Tuesday morning and had stops in Cashel and Portlaoise on the way up before arriving at Bloomfield House Hotel in Mullingar where they stayed for 3 nights. On... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS