NCBI charity shop opens in Skibbereen #WestCork

17 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The National Council for the Blind of Ireland is delighted to celebrate the opening their new charity store at 23 Main Street, Skibbereen, West Cork, P81 HF98 today. “We wish to invite members of the local community and beyond to visit the store and sample some of our... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

16th June, 2022

Baltimore RNLI provides assistance to a yacht with two people onboard south of Sherkin Island

16 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI were called out earlier today (Thursday 16 June) to provide assistance to a yacht with two people onboard that was taking part in a race. The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their inshore lifeboat at 11.45am, following a request from the Irish Coast Guard to go to... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

16th June, 2022

Cork MEP welcomes rooftop solar panels

16 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie MEP Kelleher welcomes proposal to exempt rooftop solar panels on homes from planning requirements Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has welcomed the proposal by the Government to exempt all houses from planning requirements when installing rooftop solar panels saying it will aid Ireland in meeting its climate targets.... Read More

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

16th June, 2022

What happened in Cork City 100 years ago? Book “The Battle For Cork July-August 1922” looks at the troubled times

16 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork History This fascinating history tells the full story of the battle for Cork for the first time, showing all the chaos, bravery, and misery of the largest engagement of the Irish Civil War and the final defeat of Republican Cork. It describes the three days of stubborn... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

16th June, 2022

Flipdish ordering technology brings dynamic customer experience to Live At The Marquee

16 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Customers can use the technology to order and pay for drinks, avoiding queues at the bar, then enjoying delivery to their table or a designated collection point. Flipdish, is an “ordering and digital experience platform”. Its QR Code Order & Pay and Kiosk products are now available to... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

16th June, 2022

2 electric car charging points in #WestCork #EV

16 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Two additional EV charging points will be available at ALDI’s Clonakilty store which is due to open in the coming months. – Meanwhile, nationwide ALDI promise to double the number of EV charging points over the next 12 months ALDI Ireland is doubling its electric vehicle charging points... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

16th June, 2022

60 nursing home beds for Gurranabraher

16 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Opening of a 60-bed extension to Heather House, Gurranabraher is a welcome boost for healthcare in Cork, particularly the Northside of Cork City – says Colm Burke TD The opening of a 60-bed extension to Heather House, which is a community nursing home in the Northside of... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

16th June, 2022

Water off in West Cork town

16 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water and Cork County Council advise of temporary water outage in Dunmanway to strengthen water network Irish Water and Cork County Council wish to advise customers in the Dunmanway area, that an essential water outage is required from 4pm to 8pm today. Approximately 1000 properties in Dunmanway... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

16th June, 2022

Cork South Central TD raises need for Bessborough investigation in the Dáil

16 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South-Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has called on the Government to commission a thorough investigation of the grounds of the former mother and baby home at Bessborough. Ó Laoghaire made the call in the Dáil yesterday evening whilst speaking in support of a Sinn... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

16th June, 2022

Cork accounts for 11% of ant callouts as Rentokil records 80% increase nationwide

16 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Rentokil is warning the public to be on the lookout for ants this summer as it recorded an 80% increase in callouts in May, compared to the same period last year. Dublin accounted for the most ant callouts in May, 25% of all callouts, with the remaining top four... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

16th June, 2022

Childrens Art at the @Glucksman Gallery? Yes, it’s true

16 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie There are 2 Exhibitions – The Fossil Freaks Exhibit and the Irish Fossils Alive Exhibit, both running until 19th of June – https://www.ucc.ie/en/fossil-heritage/ University College Cork’s education programme Ireland’s Fossil Heritage is launching a new children’s art exhibition on the 9th of June in the Glucksman Gallery. The exhibition... Read More

EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

16th June, 2022

Cork SeaKeepers explore Waterford coast

16 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Students from Bunscoil na Toirbhirte, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork took part in a beach exploration workshop hosted by Green-Schools at Tramore beach, Co. Waterford, on Tuesday, June 14. The group is one of 80 classes from 38 primary schools nationwide that recently took part in the SeaKeepers Project, and... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS