Bere Island, West Cork hosts launch of budget wishlist

2 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands launches its pre-Budget 2023 submission to the Minister for Rural and Community Development on Bere Island in West Cork The Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands has today, Friday September 02, launched... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

2nd September, 2022

Sales of Cork made Jameson Whiskey improve after COVID, especially in USA

2 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Jameson achieved strong sales in key markets including a resurgence in Global Travel Retail (+157%); South Africa (+43%), UK (+16%), Ireland (+20%), Poland (+43%) and Spain (+94%) Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has today announced full year financial results... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

2nd September, 2022

Refurbished buildings and jetty at Haulbowline Naval Base

2 September 2022 By TomCollins tom@Cork.ie Upgraded Spencer Jetty and refurbished heritage building – Haulbowline Naval Base, Cork Simon Coveney TD, today officially opened the newly upgraded Spencer Jetty and the refurbished Block 8 Accommodation Block at Haulbowline Naval Base, Cork. The refurbishment of Block 8 is a €4.2m project which upgrades this listed building... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, JOBS, POLITICS

2nd September, 2022

10th anniversary of Film Festival

2 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Gate Cinema to host a panorama of international cinema, new Irish film, short film competitions, awards and much more. IndieCork Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The festival, which provides an extensive showcase of independent filmmaking, is set to hit the big screen at The... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT

1st September, 2022

STIKE warning for 3 Cork charities: Irish Wheelchair Association Cork, St. Josephs Foundation, and EmployAbility Cork

1 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two days of rolling strike action planned in community and voluntary sector bodies in Galway, Mayo Cork and Donegal in September – Disability and other services affected as unions step up action for improved funding and pay in State funded agencies Unions have served notice of a series of... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

1st September, 2022

Safety works on N73 Mallow to Mitchelstown Road

1 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Transport News The contracts have been formally signed for the upgrade works on the main N73 Mallow to Mitchelstown Road between Clogher Cross and Waterdyke. Cork County Council, in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, commenced a tender process for the scheme in March 2022 which was won by... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS

1st September, 2022

PROPERTY NEWS: Cork based website offers secure means of renting

1 September 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie As Gardai warn of a spike in accommodation scams, HomeHak offers built-in security with Stripe Identity A new initiative in Cork is helping homeowners to select students and other tenants for spare rooms, allowing for better control over the process while helping provide income that could offset the... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, PROPERTY

1st September, 2022

150th anniversary of Cork care home

1 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie St Luke’s Home – of Castle Road, Mahon, Cork – launches 150th anniversary golf classic One of Ireland’s oldest residential care homes will take to the course this month for a special fundraiser. St Luke’s Home, Cork is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year and is hosting its... Read More

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

1st September, 2022

PROPERTY: Works begin on transforming former Cork Hospital into 265 homes

1 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Land Development Agency commences enabling works at St Kevin’s Hospital Site The Land Development Agency (LDA) has commenced enabling works on the site of the former St. Kevin’s Hospital on the Northside of Cork City. The location – which boasts impressive views over the River Lee, towards County... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, PROPERTY

1st September, 2022

The Best Places to Enjoy Bingo in Ireland

1 September 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Bingo is one of the most popular forms of entertainment around the world today. It’s a game which has stood the test of time over the years, remaining fun and exciting for everyone who plays it. In fact, bingo is now very popular in both the online and... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

31st August, 2022

Delays on Carrigaline road, Douglas as Irish Water work on new connections

31 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water wishes to advise customers in Douglas that the utility will commence works this week on the installation of new wastewater and water connections on a short section of Carrigaline Road (R609) south of the Douglas Pitch & Putt adjacent to Darraglynn Nursing Home. The works, which... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

31st August, 2022

World Green Building Week 2022 is coming to Cork

31 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This year, the Irish Green Building Council is kicking off World Green Building Week in Cork, with a visit to Mahon Point Shopping Centre on Thursday, 8th September at 12pm. The building was the first in Ireland to achieve the BREEAM in use green building certification. The tour will include a presentation... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT