ENTERTAINMENT: Turners Cross €50,000 lotto win remains unclaimed

15 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie National Lottery appeals to players to check their old EuroMillions tickets ahead of 15th March claim deadline The National Lottery is appealing to EuroMillions players in the Turners Cross area of Cork city to urgently check their tickets as an ‘Ireland Only Raffle’ prize worth €50,000 from Tuesday 13th... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

16th February, 2023

Funding for repairs of Rural roads and Laneways in County Cork

16 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Improvement works for rural roads and laneways in County Cork will receive crucial funding to improve accessibility and boost connectivity, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Tim Lombard welcomed the overarching funding of €12.4 million announced this week by Fine Gael colleague, Minister for Rural and Community... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

15th February, 2023

County Mayor visits Social Housing Developments in Charleville

15 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins today visited four Social Housing Developments in Charleville that will provide 64 new homes in the town. The developments consist of a Cork County Council Turnkey Development and three schemes undertaken in partnership between the Council and Approved... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS

15th February, 2023

Catering services on Irish Rail due to return from end of March

15 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport James O’Connor TD has confirmed on-board catering services on Irish Rail services are due to return from March. Deputy O’Connor has been assured by Irish Rail CEO Jim Meade that services will be reinstated from the end of next month on a phased... Read More

BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

15th February, 2023

ESB to work with Port of Cork Company on renewable energy

15 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Port of Cork Company and ESB sign memorandum of understanding to help scale Ireland’s renewable energy offering ESB and the Port of Cork Company (PoCC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the development of Ireland’s renewable energy sector. The collaboration will enable both parties to... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

15th February, 2023

Irish brand ‘Handmade Soap Company’ launches MEN’S range

15 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The new men’s range is available to purchase at Arnotts, Avoca, Kilkenny Design, other stockists and direct from TheHandMadeSoapCompany.ie The Handmade Soap Company, has announced the release of its first-ever complete men’s range. Already known for their luxury, handmade range of natural hand, body and home fragrance products,... Read More

CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

15th February, 2023

Intl Footballer Denise O’Sullivan is ‘Cork Person of the Month’

15 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie International footballer chosen as January Cork Person of the Month Professional footballer, Denise O’Sullivan, has been chosen as Cork Person of the Month for January in honour of her sporting achievements on the international stage. Denise has over 98 international caps for the Republic of Ireland, and has... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

14th February, 2023

Skibbereen driving test waiting list

14 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Independent TD for Cork South-West Michael Collins has once again made an urgent appeal for the recruitment of additional driver tester staff for the Skibbereen Driving Test centre. Deputy Collins raised the matter directly with the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, in the Dáil, where he pleaded with him to... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS

14th February, 2023

Cork Penny Dinners receive donation of “use of” 231 Volkswagen Crafter Van

14 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Dealership Continues To Support One Of Cork’s Oldest Charities Blackwater Motors Group has provided “the use of” a Volkswagen Crafter to one of Cork’s oldest charities, Cork Penny Dinners. The donation follows a successful food drive that Blackwater Motors Group ran in the run up to Christmas through... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

14th February, 2023

10 Easy Tips for Beating the Summer Heat in Your Home

14 February 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie As a homeowner, one of your biggest responsibilities is to make sure that your home can withstand all temperature extremes. Summer can be especially tough when it comes to cooling down your home and keeping everyone comfortable. The good news is that there are many simple things you... Read More

NEWS

13th February, 2023

Cork Airport on course for busy 2023

13 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Airport enjoyed its busiest January in over six years with over 161,000 passengers travelling through the airport during the opening month of 2023. The number of passengers travelling through Cork Airport in January was 12% higher than in January 2019 and more than double (149%) the numbers... Read More

NEWS

13th February, 2023

Defibrillator installed at Ringaskiddy Community Centre

13 February 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie New Defibrillator installed at Ringaskiddy Community Centre donated by the The Port of Cork Company The Ringaskiddy Community Centre has unveiled a new community defibrillator that has been donated by The Port of Cork Company (PoCC). The new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is easily accessible at the newly... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS