Positive Reform will support Community Employment (CE) in Cork – Colm Burke TD

29 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Major reforms to Community Employment, Tús and the Rural Social Scheme will extend eligibility criteria for Cork participants and provide additional flexibility to local supervisors when it comes to recruitment, a Cork North Central TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke said: “These schemes support a range of vital... Read More

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

29th June, 2022

WEST CORK: Finishing the Bandon Bypass – Public Consultation on ‘N71 Bandon Southern Relief Road Extension’

29 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Details of the N71 Bandon Southern Relief Road extension study area and initial preliminary options are now available online. This section of the N71, in the environs of Bandon Town has exceeded carrying capacity. Cork County Council is working on transport solutions for the N71 Bandon Southern Relief... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

29th June, 2022

Dundalk and the 4 Most Popular Teams in the League of Ireland Premier Division

29 June 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Formed in 1985, the League of Ireland Premier division has brought joy and happiness to the face of many Irish men and women. Despite not being one of the most successful leagues in Europe, the league has found a way to bring entertainment not only on the football... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, SPORT

28th June, 2022

Minister Simon Coveney visits Béal na Bláth

28 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cllr Michael Creed, Deputising for the Mayor of the County of Cork welcomed Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney to Béal na Bláth in County Cork to see the works which have taken place to date and those that are planned at the memorial in advance of the centenary... Read More

EDUCATION, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

28th June, 2022

Moynihan questions current petrol price disparity by comparing historic oil barrel costs

28 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Michael Moynihan recently called for an explanation as to why petrol prices at the pump are so high now given that the cost of a barrel of oil is at a “reasonable” point compared to the recent past. Deputy Moynihan, who... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

28th June, 2022

WATER OFF: Blackrock Road, Cork City

28 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork City Council, is undertaking water network improvement works on the Blackrock Road to improve the water supply network in the area. Irish Water wishes to advise customers on Blackrock Road, Barringtons Avenue, Lisnalee Drive, Sunnyside, Temple Gardens, Rockliffe Terrace, Rockliffe Village,... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

27th June, 2022

Irish Water to replace problematic watermains in Templemartin

27 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing 2 kms of problematic watermains in Templemartin, Co. Cork, which will improve water quality for the community and reduce high levels of leakage. Templemartin is a rural area North of Bandon Town, or South of Farnanes ... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

27th June, 2022

National award for Douglas estate agent

27 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Business News Douglas estate agent DNG Creedon was awarded the 2021 DNG Residential Deal of the Year award at the DNG National Conference, which took place at The Curragh Racecourse last Friday. Established in Douglas in 2001 by owner Michael Creedon, and run by Director Glenn O’Connor... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

27th June, 2022

Estd. 1897 – Metropole Hotel celebrates 125 years in business

27 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Business News A well-known Hotel on Mac Curtain Street is celebrating 125 years at the centre of Cork life. In an earlier era before the establishment of 5-star Hotels, the Metropole Hotel welcomed Oscar-winning actors, producers and directors, Nobel laureate writers and grammy award-winning singers. It was... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

27th June, 2022

Cork HQ’ed AFTA celebrates 100 recent Pilot graduates being accepted into Ryanair

27 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie AFTA was the first flight school partner to work with Ryanair to train and recruit prospective cadets for a ‘Mentored Pilot Programme’, which provides a unique opportunity for aspiring pilots to be trained using Ryanair standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operational philosophy during their training. This programme gives... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

27th June, 2022

EAST CORK: Irish Water tackling leaks in Cobh

27 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing ageing water mains and providing new service connections for customers in Whitepoint Drive, Cobh to provide a more reliable water supply, improve water quality, and reduce high levels of leakage. The project, which is due to commence this... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

27th June, 2022

The Best Irish Bingo Guide

27 June 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Bingo is a fun and exciting game loved by many Irish players. In Ireland, it is legal to offer bingo games in a licenced charitable gambling event. As such, most operators use a charitable contribution option to establish bingo gambling halls. Irish players can therefore enjoy playing their... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS