Anti Litter Campaign

23 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan is asking people to “be sound” and leave no trace when enjoying the outdoors this summer. Cork County Council has launched an anti-litter campaign to encourage people to dispose of their rubbish responsibly and help keep Cork County... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS

22nd June, 2022

Ryanair celebrate 35 years of operations at Cork Airport

22 June 2022, Wednesday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It all began with a service linking Cork Airport with London-Luton Ryanair is today celebrating 35 years of operations at Cork Airport. In June 1987, the newly established Irish airline commenced operations at Cork with a service to London-Luton. Since then, Ryanair has grown to become one... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

22nd June, 2022

Cork region to become a hub for renewable energy – inlcuding offshore wind electricity generation

22 June 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Offshore wind infrastructure will require servicing, so – just like an oil rig – it will benefit the nearest port with spinoff industries Sharing similar visions for the future, the Port of Cork Company was delighted to meet with Inis Offshore Wind, one of Ireland’s leading renewable energy... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

22nd June, 2022

Irish Water to replace problematic watermains in Ovens to provide a more reliable water supply to the community.

22 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Planned maintanance Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing 350m of problematic watermains along the N22 in Ovens which will improve water quality for the community and reduce high levels of leakage. The project will commence in late June and form part of Irish... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

22nd June, 2022

Lisa Loeb added as Very Special Guest as Belinda Carlisle returns to Cork Opera House to mark 35 years as a solo artist

22 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Lisa Loeb is today announced as a Very Special Guest supporting Belinda Carlisle at Cork Opera House on July 15. Dallas native Lisa Loeb is a GRAMMY™ Award-winning singer-songwriter, touring musician and philanthropist who started her career with the platinum-selling hit song ‘Stay (I Missed You)’ from the... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

21st June, 2022

Will new Cork road be named “Roady McRoadFace”?

21 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Competition to name the a new road in Cork’s largest town, which – as things stand – is simply known as the “Western Relief Road, Carrigaline”, but it could have a much much better name! A few years ago observers of contemporary culture coined the term “McBoatfacing”, defined... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

21st June, 2022

Mayor visits Carrigaline

21 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Mayor Cllr. Gillian Coughlan visits Cork College of FET’s Life Sciences Centre in Carrigaline Mayor of Cork County Cllr. Gillian Coughlan paid a visit to Cork College of FET’s Life Sciences Centre in Carrigaline this week to meet and engage with learners as well as tour... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

21st June, 2022

Irish Water to support the delivery of essential housing for Cork city with upgrade of water network in Kilbarry

21 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork City Council, will shortly commence work on a new project which will support the development of new housing in the Kilbarry area and improve the water supply for existing residents. Construction will shortly get underway on an upgrade of the water... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

21st June, 2022

New €4m River Boardwalk Opens in Mallow

21 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Named in honour of former Councillor, Businessman, and ‘man of the people’ Dan Joe Fitzgerald R.I.P. (1950-2016) A new boardwalk, designed to provide a safe way for pedestrians to cross the River Blackwater, has been officially opened in Mallow. The ribbon on the 130-metre-long walkway, Cllr. Dan Joe... Read More

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

21st June, 2022

Cork City hosts The Treaty 1921 – Records from the Archives exhibition following a three month stint at Dublin Castle

21 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The travelling exhibition marks the centenary of the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty on 6 December 1921 The Treaty, 1921: Records from the Archives exhibition will stay until the 5 July. This follows a hugely successful three-month exhibition at Dublin Castle where the Anglo-Irish Treaty 1921 went on... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

21st June, 2022

Music Scheme Returns to West Cork Towns This Summer

21 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Music in sunny West Cork this summer Cork County Council’s Special Music Event Scheme returns to West Cork this month with free musical entertainment in Bandon, Kinsale, Skibbereen, Clonakilty and Dunmanway. This community-driven initiative aims to promote tourism in West Cork and is a collaborative project between the... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

21st June, 2022

First Irish person to sail around the world non-stop – is sponsored by Cork company ‘Green Rebel’

21 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “This race is all about survival and arrival and I believe I have a better chance of finishing this race than anyone” – Pat Lawless Green Rebel will be the main sponsor for sailor Pat Lawless as he attempts to become the first Irish person to sail around... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS