12 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie West Cork householders are being urged to bring their electrical and electronic waste to a set of free collection days to help the county meet recycling targets which have increased since the first lockdown in 2020. The events, hosted by WEEE Ireland with support from Cork County Council,... Read More
12 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bantry General Hospital Management, having considered the high inpatient levels of Covid-19, has taken the difficult decision to continue with visiting restrictions in order to protect our patients, their relatives and our staff. Visiting in the main hospital will be facilitated on compassionate grounds only, to be agreed... Read More
12 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork South Central Labour’s Local Area Rep Peter Horgan has sought protected status for the Fingerpost in Douglas, along with the Mangala Valley, in light of plans to remove the roundabout in favour of a signalised junction and construct a new road over the Ballybrack Woods. “The Fingerpost... Read More
12 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With a longstanding history and commitment to supporting maritime leisure and recreation, the Port of Cork Company (PoCC) welcomes the return of Volvo Cork Week and is proud to be celebrating a 30-year partnership with the much-loved sailing event. Hosted by the Royal Cork Yacht Club (RCYC) in... Read More
12 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Some Govt agency should be tasked with monitoring alleged price gouging by service providers West Cork Senator Tim Lombard has backed the call of his colleague, Fine Gael TD Bernard Durkan, for a government agency to be tasked with monitoring price increases across utility and service providers. Senator... Read More
12 July 2022 By Roger L Kennedy rogerTheCork.ie Health is important. For many problems high tech is the way to go such as the the use of a touchscreen software, but for the current key problem of COVID the best solution appears to be leaving your house and getting the vaccine. With that in mind,... Read More
12 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Council officially opened the new Home Energy UpGrade Office (HEUGO), today, Tuesday 12th of July, on Grand Parade Street, Cork City. The first of its kind in Ireland, the new HEUGO office will provide free impartial guidance and resources to homeowners on energy upgrades and grant... Read More
12 July 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Whether a gambler is a novice or an expert at casino games, luck always comes to mind when we think about gambling and casinos. Of course, it would be impossible for you to visit an online casino without having a sense of luck. Ireland is undoubtedly one... Read More
11 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Practicing biodiversity is a key objective of ‘KinShip’, a long term public art initiative supported by Cork City Council and local partners with Creative Climate Action funding from Creative Ireland. According to the UN, biodiversity remains the answer to several sustainable development challenges. “From nature-based solutions to climate,... Read More
11 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment Cork is well represented this year with 6 finalists in the 75th Miss Ireland proudly sponsored by TanOrganic. The 37 finalists vying for the coveted Miss Ireland 2022 title were revealed at a sparkling white party last week for this, the 75th Diamond Jubilee of the competition.... Read More
22 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie BrewDog Cork franchise opening brings total staff numbers to almost 200 across umbrella group of iconic Cork bars – The Bróg, BarBarossa, Voodoo Rooms, Popscene, Alibi and BarBarella. Anticipation has been building for some time now since the announcement that a BrewDog Cork bar would open its doors... Read More
11 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie An Irish butter brand made using traditional methods in North Cork will soon be available in hundreds of outlets across Ireland. Ór-Real Irish Butter, which is produced by North Cork Creameries, has now been added to shelves across the entire SuperValu network and due to its strong sales... Read More