7 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie It was a historic occasion for Co Cork this morning as Irish Water, in partnership with Cork County Council, officially opened four new state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facilities following a €27m investment to safeguard the environment and support a sustainable future for the locality. The new treatment plants and... Read More
7 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sabrina Boyd announced as Cork finalist in Right at Home’s Carer of the Year Awards Sabrina Boyd has been announced as a regional winner and finalist in Right at Home’s Carer of the Year Awards 2022. The awards recognise and celebrate the hard work and dedication of Care... Read More
7 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sketch Restaurant is located in the Imperial Hotel, South Mall – Events planned for the birthday weekend include a live music brunch on Saturday 8th October and a yoga brunch on Sunday 9th October The Imperial Hotel, is celebrating this October as they mark one year since the launch... Read More
6 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Boots Pharmacies participating: Half Moon Street, Cork City Centre – Mahon Point Shopping Centre – 26/26 Main Street, Midleton, Fermoy Road, Mitchelstown Boots has announced that the Winter Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Service has commenced for the 22’/23’ season. New this year is the option to book an... Read More
5 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Central Library on Grand Parade and Hollyhill Library in Knocknaheeny are to be the venues once again for two exhibitions of the top 21 winning paintings from the 2021 and 2020 Texaco Children’s Art Competitions respectively. Set to run simultaneously, both exhibitions will open to the public... Read More
4 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water is replacing 1.5km of problematic watermains in Guileen, Ballinrostig, Co. Cork which will improve water quality for the community. The project is due to commence in “early October” and form part of Irish Water’s National Leakage Reduction Programme. The works will also involve laying new water... Read More
4 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Document includes proposals for the development of county & urban cycle networks in Co. Cork The National Transport Authority (NTA) has opened the public consultation process for proposals to develop new cycle networks across 22 counties, forming part of the CycleConnects: Ireland’s Cycle Network programme. This includes the... Read More
3 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie How students can save money Almost 7,000 Transition Year students in Cork will receive a free copy of a bestselling money advice book from Ireland’s top financial expert to make them more financially savvy. As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, John Lowe insists it is more crucial than ever... Read More
3 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie TD’s need to vote en bloc to block the concrete block levy Sinn Féin TD for Cork East has urged all TDs to back the party’s upcoming motion in the Dáil to scrap the government’s concrete block levy plans. Speaking today, Deputy Buckley said: “Sinn Féin will bring... Read More
3 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie St Luke’s Charity and Home celebrate 150th anniversary this year, but funds are required to maintain existing level of services One of Ireland’s and Cork’s oldest residential care homes will host their well-known annual Lunch Fundraiser for the first time since 2019 in celebration of its 150th anniversary... Read More
3 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The latest MyHome.ie Property Report shows annual asking price inflation of 7.8% nationally – and below is a breakdown of the Cork numbers The latest MyHome.ie Property Report for Q3 2022, in association with Davy, shows that the median asking price for a property in County Cork is... Read More
3 October 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Hurling Ballygiblin will take on Tracton on Saturday 15th October, at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. There’ll be a 5pm throw in. In advance of the big game various players took part in a promotional photo shoot at the venue. Ballygiblin is located in North County Cork, East of... Read More