What did Micheal Martin say at Béal na Bláth today?

21 August 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Michael Collins was shot near Béal na Bláth on 22 August 1922 – Each year there is an oration at ‘The Monument’, Glannarouge West, Bealnablath, Co Cork. This year wasthe centenary so it was be a well-attended event with both the Taoiseach and Tanaiste speaking Taoiseach’s speech today... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

21st August, 2022

Speech by Taoiseach Micheál Martin T.D. at the Brian Dillon Commemoration, Cork

21 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Brian Dillon (1830 – 17 August 1872) was an Irish republican leader and a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB). He was a central figure in the Cork Fenian movement and after being arrested in 1865 for felony treason, was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years’... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

21st August, 2022

Extension of the TFI Travel Assistance Scheme to Cork

21 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The TFI Travel Assistance Scheme has operated in Dublin since 2008 and is being extended to Cork from September 2022 Travel assistants will be available for customers on Bus Éireann Cork city services, Irish Rail commuter services and soon, services on Local Link Cork, the scheme is funded... Read More

CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

20th August, 2022

Three Cork Athletes represent Ireland in UK #EastCork #WestCork

20 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Three Cork athletes along with 11 others from Dublin, Kildare, Clare, Tipperary, Galway, Clare, Limerick and Roscommon will participate in The European Transplant and Dialysis Games to be held in Oxford UK from August 21st to 28th. The week-long multi-sports competition is amongst Heart, Lung, Liver, Kidney, Pancreas... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS, SPORT

20th August, 2022

Irish Chamber Orchestra Autumn/Winter programme includes West Cork

20 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Irish Chamber Orchestra introduces an exciting Autumn/Winter Season, presenting as always, a rich body of diverse works with a variety of top-class soloists. On Sunday 4 September, the orchestra performs under the direction of Desmond Earley with organist Tristan Russcher and the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin for a Handel celebration. This performance is part of the Dun Laoghaire... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

19th August, 2022

Roses of Tralee visit Carrigaline, Co Cork

19 August 2022, Friday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 2022 Roses of Tralee make their final stop on their Rose Tour in Cork ahead of the big event in Tralee 33 finalists enjoy a very warm Cork welcome, as they finally meet Rose escorts before the Main Event in Tralee Glamour was in the air... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

19th August, 2022

Esker Festival Orchestra Irish Summer Tour to include Cork

19 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Conducted by Rodrigo Sámano (Mexico), with Phoebe White (Dublin) as soloist (Violin) and featuring the World Premiere of ‘MACHA’ Tone Poem for Orchestra by composer Kellie O’Neill (Dublin) Friday August 19th 2022, 8pm – Galway Cathedral Saturday August 20th 2022, 6pm – Curtis Auditorium, MTU Cork School of... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

18th August, 2022

Large crowds at Michael Collins Commemoration at Béal na Bláth, Co Cork this Sunday

18 August 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Michael Collins was shot near Béal na Bláth on 22 August 1922 – Each year there is an oration at ‘The Monument’, Glannarouge West, Bealnablath, Co Cork. This year is the centenary so it will be a well-attended event with both the Taoiseach and Tanaiste speaking This year... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, FIANNA FAIL, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

18th August, 2022

Where is the ‘Sophie Tuscan du Plantier house’ in West Cork?

18 August 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie What happened to Sophie Tuscan du Plantier’s house in West Cork?: It is still owned by her family Toormore, West of Schull town, is a scenic area. It’s a townland on the road from Schull to points West such as Goleen/Crookhaven/Barleycove. Unfortunately, the name ‘Toormore’ is now infamous... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

18th August, 2022

FARMING: Farm Sustainability Plan portal now open

18 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan, has welcomed the opening of the Farm Sustainability Plan (FSP) portal. This function will enable ACRES advisors begin the process of developing farm plans in preparation for the submission of applications under the proposed Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)... Read More

FARMING, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

18th August, 2022

An Post release Michael Collins postage stamp

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

EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

18th August, 2022

Check out Port of Cork collection of tall-ship paintings at Crawford Art Gallery

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

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT