Tourist office opens in Mallow #NorthCork

13 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New illustrated Mallow Historic Town Map also launched The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins has officially opened the newly renovated Spa House in Mallow. The historic, attractive building dates back almost 200 years and has been given a new lease of life serving as... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

13th July, 2022

Kinsale Lions Club elects its first female president

13 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie As they steadily bounce back to normal activity after the Covid pandemic, Kinsale & District Lions Club have, like the rest of us, already weathered and adapted to many unprecedented changes. However, the Club is now gearing up for some of their biggest and most positive changes yet,... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, HEALTH, NEWS

13th July, 2022

Cork Lions Club AGM

13 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie News in Brief: Photos

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, HEALTH, NEWS

13th July, 2022

Inflated ‘Cost of Living’ and ‘Housing Prices’ are hampering business development

13 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber, has published its latest Economic Trends, supported by Permanent TSB. Cork Chamber members shared their experiences through the most recent business quarter Q2 2022, and their outlook for the third quarter 2022 and on their priorities for Budget 2023 in a period which saw the continuation... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS

13th July, 2022

ALDI plants almost 82,000 trees in Cork to mark the opening of new Clonakilty #WestCork store in August

13 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ALDI’s new store on Inchydoney Road, Clonakilty will open on 25th August To celebrate the upcoming opening of the new ALDI Clonakilty store next month, the ALDI Cork store staff have teamed up with Green Belt and local landowners Stephen Kiely and Colleen Moore to plant almost 82,000... Read More

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13th July, 2022

Avoid Cork University Hospital

13 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork University Hospital is requesting that members of the general public would only attend the Emergency Department if absolutely necessary, as it manages a surge in Covid-19 activity along with increased emergency presentations to the hospital. Due to this increased level of activity and subsequent admissions, it is... Read More

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

13th July, 2022

FARMING: Cork MEP seeks study into how banking rules affect financing of agriculture sector

13 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher (who lives in Cork North Central) is seeking a detailed study into how the EU’s finance and banking regulations are affecting the agricultural sector in terms of its ability to secure access to credit. Kelleher, a member of the European Parliament’s Economic and... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FARMING, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

13th July, 2022

Cork Credit Union now offering loans of up to €100,000

13 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Previous loan cap removed as Blackpool Credit Union look forward to assisting individuals and community with essential financial services Blackpool Credit Union will host the official opening of their new premises at 59- 63 Dublin Street in Blackpool this Saturday, July 16th from 10am – 1pm. The new... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

13th July, 2022

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