3 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie MOTORSPORT In the hills surrounding the Cork and Kerry county bounds, the gravel lanes of the Moonraker Forest Rally provided a never-ending series of dramas that ensured that the 3rd Round of the 2022 Motorsport Ireland Forest rally Championship will live long in the memory, and will be... Read More
3 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork GAA officers have been informed by Cork Senior Hurling manager Kieran Kingston that he will not be seeking a further term in the role. All in Cork GAA wish to sincerely acknowledge Kieran’s years of dedication across a whole range of positions, including the roles of player,... Read More
3 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Sisu Clinic, a doctor-led cosmetic medicine destination offering a comprehensive range of the most advanced non-invasive beauty treatments in the world, opened the doors to its first US location in recent days. The clinic has opened in Shops at Merrick Park, a shopping mall close to Miami, Florida.... Read More
3 July 2022, Sunday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This weekend (Saturday), Ireland’s first fully inclusive playground and leisure space for families with neuro-physical disabilities was officially opened at the Crann Centre Ovens by An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin T.D. in the company of the Minister of State for Disability, Anne Rabbitte T.D. Through their work with... Read More
3 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water meet East Cork elected representatives to keep the community informed Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, today announced that a site has been acquired for a new state-of-the-art water treatment facility that will serve the East Cork community of Whitegate. Irish Water recently... Read More
3 July 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This Summer why not embark on a treasure hunt of memory making experiences in Cobh! For families seeking the ultimate day out, Cobh Tourism offers a free treasure hunt for young explorers looking to discover best points of interest in the town centre! Solo travellers, couples and groups... Read More
2 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Huge savings for Cork drivers who swap car for coach, Bus Éireann Expressway survey reveal Those travelling by car can save thousands of euro a year by switching to Bus Éireann Expressway – Cost of Commuting survey Customers travelling from Cork to Galway on Expressway Route 51 can... Read More
2 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Temporary inconvenience 2nd to 17th July– but more services after reopening Ahead of the introduction of this major expansion in services, Iarnród Éireann will undertake essential track and bridge works at a number of locations between Cork and Cobh/Midleton. While this will necessitate the closure of both lines from 2nd to... Read More
2 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In Alexandria, Virginia, USA on June 22nd the International Association for Dental Research announced Professor Doctor Edward Lynch as the recipient of their Distinguished Scientist Pharmacology/Therapeutics/Toxicology Research Award. Lynch was honoured during the virtual opening ceremony of the 100th General Session of the IADR. Originating from Cootehill in... Read More
1 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A new arts and culture strategy for Cork city has been announced. The strategy, the first such statement of purpose for the development of the arts in the city in ten years, proposes a vision of Cork as a city where art and artists thrive and where arts and culture... Read More
1 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan TD have confirmed that the new special school in Rochestown which was recently announced will operate under the patronage of Cork Education and Training Board (Cork ETB). This new... Read More
1 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork East, Pat Buckley has urged the government to back the party’s plan to cut back-to-school costs. The plan contains a package of measures to ensure families get a much-needed break from the cost of living crisis by cutting spiralling back-to-school costs such as... Read More