Michael Collins commemoration took place at Béal na Bláth this afternoon

20 August 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie RTE’s former Northern Ireland editor Tommy Gorman gave the keynote speech at this year’s annual commemoration of the death of Michael Collins at Béal na Bláth today. The 3pm oration this year was given by Gorman who is now a columnist with online news outlet ‘The Currency’. Grace... Read More

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20th August, 2023

Two men have died at an Ironman competition in Youghal

20 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two men have died at an Ironman competition in Youghal. The men, in their 40s and 60s, got into difficulty in separate incidents during the swimming leg of the race in Youghal, Co. Cork this morning. They were removed from the water by emergency services but pronounced dead... Read More

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20th August, 2023

Broadband on the Beara Peninsula

20 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie High speed connectivity on the way as almost 1,500 Cork homes, farms and businesses in rural areas near Eyeries see engineering survey works begin National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the new high speed fibre broadband network under the Government’s National Broadband Plan (NBP) has announced... Read More

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19th August, 2023

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: More frequent trains on Mallow, Cobh and Midleton lines

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

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18th August, 2023

Cork on a Fork Fest 6th–20th August 2023

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

NEWS

17th August, 2023

Danish furniture brand ‘JYSK’ opens 3rd store in Cork: at Ballincollig

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

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17th August, 2023

Cork Cities ‘Dean Hotel’ building has won an architecture award

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

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17th August, 2023

‘Gum Litter Taskforce’ Roadshow Visits Fermoy

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

AREA: NORTH CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS, POLITICS

17th August, 2023

Valerie O’Sullivan set to become temporary Chief Executive of County Council

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

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17th August, 2023

Carrigaline News

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

NEWS

16th August, 2023

You can now register to vote – or edit your details – online

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

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16th August, 2023

Crosshaven’s “Camden Fort Meagher” tourist attraction remains inaccessible to visitors

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

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