15 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie December 9/10, 16/17, 21/22/23 – It’s a different panto every night! The Improvised Panto gang are ecstatic to return to Cork Opera House this December after a forced hiatus for more chaos, more craic, and more laughter. Some of Cork’s funniest and talented improvisers will present a different... Read More
15 December 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie One of the most important things that you can do as a parent is a look at how you can help your children to improve their learning skills. Education is one of the most important aspects of your child’s life, and there is a lot that you can... Read More
15 December 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie When your partner is diagnosed with a health challenge, it can be difficult to know how to support them. You want to be there for them, but you may not know what to say or do. This can be a time of great stress and confusion for both... Read More
14 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 10 days of fundraising from 14th to 24th December – Donations can also be made online at GoFundMe.com/share-fundraiser True Christmas spirit will be felt on the streets of Cork City over the next two weeks, as almost 2,000 students from 22 schools across the City don the familiar... Read More
14 December 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie People in Cork can start using a new Courts Service online portal to answer jury summons; to follow the status of their reply; and to catch real time updates on any changes to their jury service details: From today Jury Summons issued in Cork are offering people the... Read More
13 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over half of child car seats (56%) checked by the Road Safety Authority’s Check it Fits service were incorrectly fitted and needed some type of adjustment to make them a safe fit. If a child’s car seat isn’t fitted correctly, it could lead to a serious or fatal... Read More
13 December 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie New crew on call this Christmas makes lifeboating a family affair as RNLI appeals for support A father and daughter and a husband and wife are among the RNLI families in Cork who will be on call together for the first time this Christmas. As the charity launches... Read More
13 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New Castletownbere RNLI crew member looking forward to first Christmas on call as charity appeals for support New crew member Dion Murphy Kelly is looking forward to his first Christmas on call at Castletownbere RNLI since getting his pager in March. As the charity launches its Christmas appeal... Read More
13 December 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie This festive season, Ballymaloe House in East Cork, renowned for its first-class stay and fine dining, is offering a luxurious Christmas in a Country House package for guests as well as a wide variety of vouchers. With its vast grounds for winter strolls, open fire, and world famous... Read More
12 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An Garda Síochána have today launched a new Public Appeal for Information in relation to the 1996 Murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier Sophie Toscan Du Plantier was born on the 28 July 1957 in Paris France. She bought a holiday home in Dunmanus West, Toormore, Cork in... Read More
12 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The planned strike action by SIPTU members employed Zenith Bantry Bay Terminal, county Cork, has been deferred in order to allow workers an opportunity to consider proposals put forward by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) today. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Willie Noone, said: “It was agreed to defer the... Read More
12 December 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Cork City Council recently launched of the Cork City Heritage Urban Orienteering Project. This fantastic project has been developed as a fun outdoor activity that is suitable for all ages. The aim of the orienteering routes is to get people involved with heritage and to raise awareness of... Read More