13 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ALDI’s new store on Inchydoney Road, Clonakilty will open on 25th August To celebrate the upcoming opening of the new ALDI Clonakilty store next month, the ALDI Cork store staff have teamed up with Green Belt and local landowners Stephen Kiely and Colleen Moore to plant almost 82,000... Read More
13 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork University Hospital is requesting that members of the general public would only attend the Emergency Department if absolutely necessary, as it manages a surge in Covid-19 activity along with increased emergency presentations to the hospital. Due to this increased level of activity and subsequent admissions, it is... Read More
13 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher (who lives in Cork North Central) is seeking a detailed study into how the EU’s finance and banking regulations are affecting the agricultural sector in terms of its ability to secure access to credit. Kelleher, a member of the European Parliament’s Economic and... Read More
13 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Previous loan cap removed as Blackpool Credit Union look forward to assisting individuals and community with essential financial services Blackpool Credit Union will host the official opening of their new premises at 59- 63 Dublin Street in Blackpool this Saturday, July 16th from 10am – 1pm. The new... Read More
13 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan has welcomed individual allocations of up to €6,000 to 16 agricultural shows taking place across County Cork this summer. Deputy Moynihan commented, “I’m very pleased to see this funding for our wonderful agricultural shows here in Cork. These shows... Read More
13 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Blackrock’s Sarah Ryan Purcell has been awarded the Gold Gaisce medal by President Michael D Higgins at a special event at Áras an Uachtaráin. Sarah, who is a Bachelor of Education in Education & Psychology student at Mary Immaculate College, was presented with the prestigious award by the... Read More
13 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Clean Coasts and Fáilte Ireland are teaming up in Cork for a Wild Atlantic Way clean-up event on July 16th. Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development’s role is to support the long-term sustainable growth in the economic, social, cultural, and environmental contribution of tourism to Ireland. By joining... Read More
13 July 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The beauty of Cork is well-known and Blarney Castle, Saint Fin Barres Cathedral, St. Anne’s Church, Blackrock Castle Observatory and Fota Wildlife Park are all popular destinations for visitors. Yet, Cork has plenty more to offer and there are many options for local residents to try something... Read More
12 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie West Cork householders are being urged to bring their electrical and electronic waste to a set of free collection days to help the county meet recycling targets which have increased since the first lockdown in 2020. The events, hosted by WEEE Ireland with support from Cork County Council,... Read More
12 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bantry General Hospital Management, having considered the high inpatient levels of Covid-19, has taken the difficult decision to continue with visiting restrictions in order to protect our patients, their relatives and our staff. Visiting in the main hospital will be facilitated on compassionate grounds only, to be agreed... Read More
12 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork South Central Labour’s Local Area Rep Peter Horgan has sought protected status for the Fingerpost in Douglas, along with the Mangala Valley, in light of plans to remove the roundabout in favour of a signalised junction and construct a new road over the Ballybrack Woods. “The Fingerpost... Read More
12 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With a longstanding history and commitment to supporting maritime leisure and recreation, the Port of Cork Company (PoCC) welcomes the return of Volvo Cork Week and is proud to be celebrating a 30-year partnership with the much-loved sailing event. Hosted by the Royal Cork Yacht Club (RCYC) in... Read More