Conservation Works Preserve Dromtarriffe Medieval Church

22 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The remains of a medieval church and graveyard in the North Cork village of Dromtarriffe have been uncovered and restored with the support of Cork County Council’s Community Monument Fund The ancient Parish Church was in use as a place of worship up until July 1651 when it... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS

22nd January, 2023

Government should fund support package for inshore fishermen

22 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie FISHERIES/POLITICS: West Cork Independent Deputy Michael Collins and his colleagues in the Rural Independent group demand financial support package for inshore fishermen The government can no longer stand idle when a variety of factors is driving the inshore fleet into a catastrophic financial gorge. The Rural Independent TDs... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, FARMING, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS

22nd January, 2023

Gardai investigate death of man in 80s at Mercy Hospital, Cork City Centre

22 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Man aged in 30s has been arrested at the scene Gardaí in Cork are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a male in his late 80s, following an incident at Mercy University Hospital, Sunday 22nd January, 2023. Gardaí were alerted to an incident involving two... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

22nd January, 2023

James Whelan Butchers – Valentine’s Made Easy

22 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Flowers? Chocolates? Dinner for two? Why choose when you can combine a thoughtful gift and a romantic meal, all-in-one. A delicious Beef Wellington handmade with love by James Whelan Butchers makes the perfect Valentine’s meal for two. Prime, Irish Beef in herb and mushroom duxelles all wrapped in... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

21st January, 2023

What cruise ships will visit Port of Cork in 2023 Cruise Schedule?

21 January 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) looks forward to welcoming the return of cruise ships this spring, as it announces its Cruise Liner Schedule for 2023. Anticipating a strong year, PoCC sees bookings return to pre-pandemic levels, with 113 vessels expected in 2023, compared to 100 vessels in... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

21st January, 2023

New water treatment plant in Whitegate

21 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Planning permission submitted – project would end frequent Boil Water Notices for East Cork community Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork County Council, has submitted planning permission for a new state-of-the-art water treatment facility that will serve approximately 10,000 people in the East Cork community of Whitegate.... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

21st January, 2023

Cork City sign Swedish midfielder Albin Winbo

21 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce the signing of Swedish midfielder Albin Winbo. The 25-year-old joins from Varbergs BoIS, and spent a period last season on-loan at Norwegian side Sandefjord. Speaking after putting pen to paper at the club’s training ground in Bishopstown today, Winbo said: “I... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

21st January, 2023

FARMING: Dairygold launches €10 million sustainability bonus for its Milk Suppliers

21 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Grassroots Sustainability Bonus will reward farmers for more sustainable farm practices Dairygold is committing up to €10 million per year to its new Grassroots Milk Supplier Sustainability Bonus. The bonus will be paid to Dairygold Milk Suppliers who undertake certain actions on their farm designed to improve... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FARMING, NEWS

21st January, 2023

Funding for West Cork Arts in 2023

21 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council and Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre are delighted to announce two partnership residencies for 2023, taking place in April and May. Toma McCullim has been awarded the Cork County Council / Uillinn Artist Residency for 2023. Taking place from 4 April to 1 May, this residency... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, JOBS, NEWS

20th January, 2023

€1.8 million fund announced for the Community and Voluntary Sector in Cork County

20 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced support to the value of over €1.8million to support local communities in 2023. The Council’s Community Fund Scheme provides financial support to a range of groups and organisations right across the county annually. The scheme is administered locally by the eight Municipal Districts... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

19th January, 2023

What is Government doing about the NCT waiting list fiasco?

19 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Confirmation that Road Safety Authority (RSA) is engaged in legal process to impose penalties relating to NCT contract is welcome – but must be fully pursued The Government must urgently address ongoing delays being experienced by motorists trying to access National Car Testing (NCT) centres and apply appropriate... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIAL DEMOCRATS

19th January, 2023

AUDIO: Argos to close all Republic of Ireland stores by end of June – 500+ jobs will be lost across their 34 Irish stores, which includes 2 in Cork

19 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Argos is to close all 34 of its Irish stores including the 2 in Cork at Mahon Point Retail Park & Blackpool Retail Park (which incidentally was always referred to as”Cork Retail Park” with no mentioned of the word Blackpool on the Argos website) Before the internet, Argos... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIALIST PARTY