5 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Central Library on Grand Parade and Hollyhill Library in Knocknaheeny are to be the venues once again for two exhibitions of the top 21 winning paintings from the 2021 and 2020 Texaco Children’s Art Competitions respectively. Set to run simultaneously, both exhibitions will open to the public... Read More
4 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water is replacing 1.5km of problematic watermains in Guileen, Ballinrostig, Co. Cork which will improve water quality for the community. The project is due to commence in “early October” and form part of Irish Water’s National Leakage Reduction Programme. The works will also involve laying new water... Read More
4 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Document includes proposals for the development of county & urban cycle networks in Co. Cork The National Transport Authority (NTA) has opened the public consultation process for proposals to develop new cycle networks across 22 counties, forming part of the CycleConnects: Ireland’s Cycle Network programme. This includes the... Read More
3 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie How students can save money Almost 7,000 Transition Year students in Cork will receive a free copy of a bestselling money advice book from Ireland’s top financial expert to make them more financially savvy. As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, John Lowe insists it is more crucial than ever... Read More
3 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie TD’s need to vote en bloc to block the concrete block levy Sinn Féin TD for Cork East has urged all TDs to back the party’s upcoming motion in the Dáil to scrap the government’s concrete block levy plans. Speaking today, Deputy Buckley said: “Sinn Féin will bring... Read More
3 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie St Luke’s Charity and Home celebrate 150th anniversary this year, but funds are required to maintain existing level of services One of Ireland’s and Cork’s oldest residential care homes will host their well-known annual Lunch Fundraiser for the first time since 2019 in celebration of its 150th anniversary... Read More
3 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The latest MyHome.ie Property Report shows annual asking price inflation of 7.8% nationally – and below is a breakdown of the Cork numbers The latest MyHome.ie Property Report for Q3 2022, in association with Davy, shows that the median asking price for a property in County Cork is... Read More
3 October 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Hurling Ballygiblin will take on Tracton on Saturday 15th October, at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. There’ll be a 5pm throw in. In advance of the big game various players took part in a promotional photo shoot at the venue. Ballygiblin is located in North County Cork, East of... Read More
3 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Arts & Enterment News What: East Cork Early Music Festival Where: Cork city, Midleton & Cloyne When: 13-16th October, 2022 Tickets: www.eastcorkearlymusic.ie East Cork Early Music Festival returns with four days of life-affirming music, rekindling long standing friendships and partnerships with music from the past that’s a gift... Read More
3 October 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City Property News The price of the avrage second-hand three-bed semi in Cork City has increased by 1.4% to €350,000 in the last three months, according to the latest national survey by Real Estate Alliance. 40% of purchasers this quarter were first-time buyers, with 10% of buyers... Read More
3 October 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Anyone who has played bingo has heard about how the game evolved to become what it is today. But how much do you know about this game’s history in Ireland? Ireland also has a rich bingo history that paved the way for the online bingo sites we... Read More
3 October 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Automation is the process of introducing technologies designed to reduce human intervention. This can include the use of robots in manufacturing and the application of AI in driverless cars. Over time, as technology has improved, automation has become more convenient and efficient. In business, automation allows companies to... Read More