Cork businesses and other facilities can apply for enhanced supports for solar panels

11 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork businesses, manufacturing facilities and public facilities can soon apply for enhanced supports to install solar panels which can help them reduce overall energy costs, a Fine Gael Deputy has said. Deputy Colm Burke welcomed an extension of supports to a wider range of businesses and non-domestic applicants, which will be... Read More

CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

11th July, 2023

A Detailed food guide for your next travel to Ireland

11 July 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment One of the most exciting elements when exploring a new country is definitely the local cuisine. With its rich culinary traditions and span-new, high-quality ingredients, Ireland offers a delicious gastronomic experience for every food lover. From whole-souled stews to fresh seafood, the Emerald Isle has something for... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

10th July, 2023

East Cork water is safe to drink again

10 July 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Boil Water Notice on Whitegate Regional Public Water Supply lifted with immediate effect Uisce Éireann would like to notify customers supplied by the Whitegate Regional Public Water Supply that the Boil Water Notice in place since 29 October 2022 has been lifted with immediate effect following consultation undertaken... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS

10th July, 2023

Michael D. stays on the South Mall

10 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Imperial Hotel honoured to host President Michael D Higgins during his visit to Cork for the National Day of Commemoration President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins together with his wife Sabina were honoured guests of the Imperial Hotel, Cork City at the weekend. The President was on an... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS

10th July, 2023

‘Vernon Mount Bridge’ officially named

10 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork’s new 4m wide pedestrian and cycle path bridge, connecting Grange to Tramore Valley Park, has been officially named Vernon Mount Bridge. Over a period of a month, a total of 598 nominations were received from the public through a naming submission process set up by Cork City... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT

10th July, 2023

MAHON POINT: Irish Online Cosmetics brand opens first real-world shop

10 July 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Beauty enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the opening of multi-award- winning Irish brand Ayu Cosmetics’ first permanent store, with the first 100 shoppers receiving an goodie bag full of Ayu’s fan favourites. The opening of a unit in Mahon Point Shopping Centre follows from a pop-up store in Kildare... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT

10th July, 2023

Douglass Week 2023 begins today

10 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It is a creative event series that unites Ireland and the USA in celebrating the life and achievements of legendary American anti-slavery campaigner Frederick Douglass and other changemakers. This year, #DouglassWeek will be held in Rochester from July 10th – 16th, with additional in-person and online events in... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

10th July, 2023

Racquet sport ‘Pickleball’ – First club established in Cork

10 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie One of the fastest-growing sports in America and Europe has finally reached the Rebel County. Pickleball – a paddle / racket sport described as a mix between table tennis and badminton – has grown only bigger and bigger since its invention in 1965, and has been a hit... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

9th July, 2023

WATCH: Cork actor appears in Hollywood WW2 movie

9 July 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Entertainment: Watch the entire movie for free here Edward Mulhare (8 April 1923 – 24 May 1997) was an actor whose career spanned five decades. He is best known for his starring role in Knight Rider. He acted with a British accent so most people would have thought... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT

9th July, 2023

Official opening of the Carrigaline Men’s Shed

9 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Carrigaline Mens’s shed is located in the former grounds of Waterpark House – behind the Lions Centre The official opening of the Carrigaline Men’s Shed took place on Saturday, July 8, 2023 and was attended by The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn; An Tánaiste... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, FIANNA FAIL, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

9th July, 2023

Cork students fly to Colorado, USA thanks to OtterBox

9 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork students fly to Colorado, USA thanks to OtterCares Foundation, which is the charitable arm of the OtterBox Colaiste An Spioraid Naoimh, Cork City Student Enterprise Winners 2023, are jetting off to the OtterCares Global Business Academy Programme in Colorado on Tuesday 11th July. The group along with... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, NEWS

9th July, 2023

President Michael D Higgins in Cork City today

9 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina Higgins were in Cork today to attend the National Day of Commemoration ceremony in Collins Army Barracks. While in town, the pair paid courtesy visit to the Lord Mayor of Cork. They were greeted by Cllr. Kieran McCarthy – who is... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS