18 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A new national (N) rate stamp, designed by Ger Garland, goes on general release today (Thursday) and is available in selected post offices nationwide and at anpost.com/shop. The design features photography by C. & L. Walsh, of Michael Collins in military uniform (courtesy of the National Library of... Read More
18 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “A Collection of Maritime History” – The Port of Cork Collection is a sight to ‘sea’ at the Crawford Art Gallery, Cork As part of National Heritage Week celebrations, The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) was delighted to host an event celebrating its 250-year history, at The Crawford... Read More
18 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Clonakilty Access Group was delighted to have been included as one of Bank of Ireland’s recent recipients of a €500 cheque from the “Begin Together Community Fund 2022”. The organisation, which promotes and lobbies for improved physical access for people with disabilities in public areas of Clonakilty, such... Read More
18 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie August 23-28, 2022 – Tickets €25 plus booking fee at www.corkoperahouse.ie Paul Howard’s smash hit musical comedy, Copper Face Jacks: The Musical is on at Cork Opera House next week from Tuesday, 23rd to Sunday, 28th August 2022, featuring a star-studded line-up of some of TV’s most loved... Read More
18 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Sultans of Ping FC are a Punk band from Cork City in Ireland. Where’s me jumper? Where: Cork Opera House When: Friday February 10, 2023 – Extra show added because Saturday February 11, 2023 Sold Out Tickets: €26 standing & €30 seated + booking fees on sale... Read More
18 August 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Did you know that a good night’s sleep is just as essential as a healthy diet and regular exercise? Poor sleep can significantly impact the quality of your life. Before knowing the tricks to get a good night’s sleep, understand why you need to sleep better. Benefits of... Read More
17 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Your taste buds are in for a treat for the rest of the week as Cork on a Fork Fest, a new food festival across Cork City centre, opens today and will run until this coming Sunday, August 21. The 5 day celebration of food features a long-table... Read More
17 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Volunteering Opportunities with NCBI NCBI is currently recruiting volunteers to play a vital role in our retail stores. They are seeking volunteers to fill Retail Assistant and other roles in our furniture store at 23 Main Street, Skibbereen, Co Cork. “By volunteering with NCBI you can have a... Read More
16 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entrepreneurs want to see a return of ‘hand-me-downs’ with long lasting garments Cork sisters Orla and Aoife Lynch have launched Firkail – a lifestyle brand selling clothes and accessories made from 100% organic hemp cotton. The siblings were inspired to start the company after growing tired of the... Read More
16 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Further funding is being invested in West Cork to support a range of community projects. The projects are Glengarriff Tourism and Development Association €50,000 to install Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), incorporating basketball court / nets and soccer court / nets Schull and Mizen Head Tennis Club €43,200 to... Read More
16 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has criticised the Government’s failure to train and retain enough paramedics to safely staff the Ambulance Service. The TD for Cork South-Central said that ambulance response times to life-threatening callouts in the Southern Region were 30 minutes from January to June of... Read More
16 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Death announced of former Cllr and TD “It was with great sadness that I learned today of the passing of my former Dáil colleague, fellow Fine Gael member and friend, Frank Crowley. He was a member of Cork County Council for over 30 years, a TD for 16... Read More