Water shortages in Clonakilty, West Cork

2 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Due to the continued high demand for water, combined with the ongoing low rainfall levels, areas of Clonakilty will again see night-time water restrictions introduced each evening, 11pm until 7am, from Friday 2nd June until Tuesday 6th June. Water levels will be reviewed again on Tuesday morning to determine if... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

2nd June, 2023

33m Fishing trawler runs aground off Dursey Island

2 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Castletownbere RNLI in conjunction with the Irish Coast Guard Rescue 115 helicopter crew from Shannon have rescued 13 people this evening after their 33m fishing trawler ran aground onto rocks off Dursey Island and started to list and roll. The fishing vessel (Grand St Bernard, registered in France)... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

2nd June, 2023

Contract signed on the €14 million Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme

2 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The signing of contracts between Cork City Council and the contractor for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme is very welcome news for the Glanmire area according to a Fine Gael TD. Cork North Central TD Colm Burke said: “Many homes and businesses were severely damaged and people suffered... Read More

FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

2nd June, 2023

EAST CORK: Ballymaloe House celebrates Irish artists with sculpture exhibition

2 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Showcasing 27 Irish artists A flock of plunging gannets are among almost 50 sculptures that will be on display at Ballymaloe House Hotel this summer. The world-renowned hotel in East Cork has partnered with prominent local art curator Richard Scott to run an outdoor sculpture exhibition for the... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

1st June, 2023

Cyclist airlifted from Rosscarbery, West Cork after car crash

1 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gardaí are investigating a road traffic collision between a car and a bicycle that occurred on the N71 at Barleyhill East, Rosscarbery, Co. Cork at approximately 9:00am this morning, Thursday 1st June 2023. The cyclist, a male in his 60s, was transferred by air ambulance to Cork University... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

1st June, 2023

OFFSHORE WIND will progress thanks to joint venture for Cork and Clare projects

1 June 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie EDF Renewables Ireland and Simply Blue Group sign partnership deal on Western Star and Emerald floating offshore wind projects in Ireland EDF Renewables Ireland has entered into a partnership to develop the Western Star and Emerald floating wind projects with Simply Blue Group. The partnership is subject to... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

1st June, 2023

Irish Yogurts Clonakilty Street Carnival returns for 2023

1 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Summer day of food, live music, and activities for all the family – many events are free – for those who want to eat, meal tickets priced at €18 for adults and €7.50 for children. West Cork’s renowned annual street carnival returns to Clonakilty on Saturday 17 June... Read More

NEWS

31st May, 2023

FASHION: Kinsale Leather unveils Summer 2023 Collection

31 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie FASHION: Cork brand ‘Kinsale Leather’ is run by Dee Mangan of Kinsale The latest summer collection takes the brand’s easy minimalist look to the next level, with buttery soft suede and leather in colours inspired by West Cork summer time. Designer Dee Mangan’s signature style is simple, handmade... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

31st May, 2023

Cork University Hospital remains overcrowded with 1310 people on trolleys in May – says Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation

31 May 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie 11,856 people, including 300 children were on trolleys in the month of May according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called on the HSE to take immediate corrective measures to deal with the ongoing trolley crisis. The top 5 most... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

31st May, 2023

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Cork’s lesser known stately homes and gardens

31 May 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork has many stately homes and gardens for you to visit – here are some of the lesser known properties In order to preserve Ireland’s heritage and encourage owners to make their noteworthy property and/or garden open to the public Section 482 of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

31st May, 2023

Community Engagement is Underway for Proposed Mallow to Dungarvan Greenway

31 May 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Senior members of the proposed Dungarvan to Mallow Greenway project team provide update on local community engagement activities The Dungarvan to Mallow Greenway, as proposed, is a 74-kilometre long walking and cycling path that would connect Mallow, County Cork to Dungarvan, County Waterford linking the towns and villages... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

31st May, 2023

Why are nursing homes closing in Ireland? Answered

31 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Nationally 31 nursing homes and 915 beds have closed in the last three years – A Cork nursing home is among those closed in the past three years The magnitude of the threat to sustainability of current and future nursing home provision with incessant cost pressures is further... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS