FARMING NEWS: Funding boost for 16 Cork Agricultural Shows this summer

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

ENTERTAINMENT, FARMING, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

13th July, 2022

Gold Gaisce award for Blackrock student

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

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

13th July, 2022

You are invited to a Community Clean-up at Inchydoney Beach #WestCork

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

AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

13th July, 2022

Alternative entertainment options in Cork

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

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

12th July, 2022

Where to recycle Waste Electrical Items in West Cork? #WEEE #Dunmanway #Baltimore

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

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

12th July, 2022

WEST CORK HEALTH: No visitors allowed at Bantry General Hospital

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

AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

12th July, 2022

Douglas needs to be protected from Dublin based An Bord Pleanala

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

AREA: SOUTH CORK, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

12th July, 2022

SAILING: Port of Cork celebrates 30 years of supporting Cork Week

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

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, SPORT

12th July, 2022

Some Govt agency should monitor price increases by utility and service providers

12 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Some Govt agency should be tasked with monitoring alleged price gouging by service providers West Cork Senator Tim Lombard has backed the call of his colleague, Fine Gael TD Bernard Durkan, for a government agency to be tasked with monitoring price increases across utility and service providers. Senator... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS

12th July, 2022

Where to get your COVID booster in Cork? North Main Street in City and Bantry in West Cork

12 July 2022 By Roger L Kennedy rogerTheCork.ie Health is important. For many problems high tech is the way to go such as the the use of a touchscreen software, but for the current key problem of COVID the best solution appears to be leaving your house and getting the vaccine. With that in mind,... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

12th July, 2022

Cork City Council Launches New Initiative To Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home

12 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Council officially opened the new Home Energy UpGrade Office (HEUGO), today, Tuesday 12th of July, on Grand Parade Street, Cork City. The first of its kind in Ireland, the new HEUGO office will provide free impartial guidance and resources to homeowners on energy upgrades and grant... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

12th July, 2022

The best Irish-themed casino games to play in 2022

12 July 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Whether a gambler is a novice or an expert at casino games, luck always comes to mind when we think about gambling and casinos. Of course, it would be impossible for you to visit an online casino without having a sense of luck. Ireland is undoubtedly one... Read More

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