11 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Practicing biodiversity is a key objective of ‘KinShip’, a long term public art initiative supported by Cork City Council and local partners with Creative Climate Action funding from Creative Ireland. According to the UN, biodiversity remains the answer to several sustainable development challenges. “From nature-based solutions to climate,... Read More
11 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment Cork is well represented this year with 6 finalists in the 75th Miss Ireland proudly sponsored by TanOrganic. The 37 finalists vying for the coveted Miss Ireland 2022 title were revealed at a sparkling white party last week for this, the 75th Diamond Jubilee of the competition.... Read More
22 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie BrewDog Cork franchise opening brings total staff numbers to almost 200 across umbrella group of iconic Cork bars – The Bróg, BarBarossa, Voodoo Rooms, Popscene, Alibi and BarBarella. Anticipation has been building for some time now since the announcement that a BrewDog Cork bar would open its doors... Read More
11 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie An Irish butter brand made using traditional methods in North Cork will soon be available in hundreds of outlets across Ireland. Ór-Real Irish Butter, which is produced by North Cork Creameries, has now been added to shelves across the entire SuperValu network and due to its strong sales... Read More
10 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie While it might not feel like beach weather for most of the Irish summer!, Cork County Council’s Beach Lifeguards are well into their full-time summer schedule and are encouraging parents and guardians to adopt their new motto, “Holding Hands Saves Lives”. The message is simple, that a young... Read More
9 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Summary: The quickest method of finding a list is to Google “Peace Commissioner + the name of your town” Where to find a Peace Commissioner in Cork? Most Peace Commissioners do not advertise. In the past, you could recognise them by using the letters P.C. after their name,... Read More
9 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Set on the Kinsale side of Riverstick village, just 17km from Cork city centre, 8km from Cork airport, 10.5km from Kinsale, 12km from Carrigaline TheCork.ie reported back in December 2019 that a 93-bed nursing home was being developed by the Ireland branch of Chinese Delsk Group. Today, the... Read More
7 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Curtis Stigers to play two nights in Sea Church, Ballycotton, East Cork Award winning soul singer Curtis Stigers is set to play an exclusive two night set at Seachurch in Ballycotton this summer. The “You’re All That Matters To Me” singer will perform for two nights in the... Read More
9 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The port to fully relocate its container business from Tivoli to Ringaskiddy once the M28 Ringaskiddy motorway is complete The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) has published its Annual Report for 2021, highlighting strong financial performance, with turnover and profit improvement as a result of growth in port... Read More
9 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie US actors Patrick Duffy – aka Bobby Ewing – and Linda Purl visit Ichigo Ichie in Cork – Tourism Ireland invited the 1980’s Dallas TV star Patrick Duffy to film pilot episode of new TV series for a US audience US actor Patrick Duffy – aka Bobby Ewing... Read More
9 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Dangerous stretch between N73 Clogher Cross and Waterdyke a step closer Seán Sherlock TD (who is elected in Cork East – which includes part of North County Cork) has confirmed the contractor for the works on the N73 Clogher Cross to Waterdyke, on the Mallow to Mitchelstown Road.... Read More
9 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Volvo Cork Week promises a full week of nautical action both on and offshore with a military ship and aircraft display, Family Day, Classic Yacht Race, and World Class Racing. Cork harbour will make waves in the week ahead with nautical spectacles galore planned for this year’s Volvo... Read More