21 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork East, Pat Buckley has said that the announcement by AIB that it will turn 70 of its 170 branches into cashless outlets will disproportionately impact rural communities and vulnerable customers when it comes to accessing basic banking services. The changes will see cash,... Read More
21 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork is proud of being the first city on the island to formally raise the Rainbow Flag on a civic or public building, proud too that it was the first to illuminate City Hall in rainbow colours. Now at the heart of Cork City, on Patrick Street there... Read More
21 July 2022 By Tony Forde, Editor tony@TheCork.ie Transport/Politics: BusConnects proposals have been received differently in Cork. A Bridge over the Mangala woods in Douglas is not liked by some, while others do not approve of losing garden space for pavement widening. Now a Green Party Cllr has released a statement. “Private property rights and... Read More
21 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie AIB have announced in the last couple of days their intention to remove cash services, including ATMs and cash drop safes, from 70 towns across Ireland, or 42% of its entire branch network. This unilateral action by a bank 68% owned by the state, who made €645m in... Read More
21 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A group of 21 Irish primary school teachers visited Brussels earlier this month, from 11 to 13 July to see the European Commission and the European Parliament where they met Commissioner Mairead McGuinness and Irish MEPs. They also visited the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the EU. The... Read More
20 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Pipe Band The Carrigaline Pipe Band are on a short summer break but will be back in action in Passage West on Saturday 6th August at the unveiling of the plaque commemorating the centenary of the Battle of Passage West. The band will hold the annual church gate... Read More
20 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI were called out to provide a medical evacuation earlier this afternoon from Cape Clear Island in West Cork. The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their all-weather lifeboat at 4.25pm, following a request from the Irish Coast Guard to provide a medical evacuation for a man on the... Read More
20 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Three-time Olympian Derval O’Rourke – who lives in Crosshaven, Co Cork – launched the return of the GT5K series Grant Thornton Ireland recently announced the return of the GT5K Corporate Team Challenge which will take place in person in Dublin, Cork and Galway, along with participants taking part... Read More
20 July 2022 By Roger M Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment If you’re an Irish student, there’s no denying the fact that your weekends do have a plethora of activities! You have all the time in the world for studying and cramming for exams. However, during this period of rest at university, you should take advantage of... Read More
19 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Vasil Baci has been appointed as the new head chef of The Metropole hotel in Cork. Having worked in restaurants, kitchens, and hotels for more than 20 years, Vasil brings rich, diverse flavours and techniques from around the globe to his role as head chef. Vasil’s family originated... Read More
18 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The transformation of Cork Commuter rail services, planned under the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS), is set to begin tomorrow (Monday 18th July) with a major train frequency boost on the Cork to Cobh and Cork to Midleton lines. From Monday 18th July, with the approval and support of... Read More
18 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.kie Farm Safety Week – Monday 18 to Friday 22 July 2022 The schoolchildren across Cork came out on top for Farm Safety ambassadors in Munster primary schools. 57 Cork Schools took part in the Agri Aware Farm Safe Schools programme which gave pupils practical advice to keep everyone... Read More