28 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie One of the first large Cork test centres – which was in a business park on the Northside of the City – has now closed HSE testing will now take place in the existing South Douglas Road seven days a week. Appointments can be made via the self-referral... Read More
28 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), headquartered at Cork International Airport has announced details of its Pilot Career’s promotional ad video called ‘Discover the Maverick in you’, – launching this Friday May 27th, in cinema locations listed below, the ad will air before the new Top Gun: Maverick movie.... Read More
28 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie More than a shop – The Quay Co-op has been at the forefront of social justice campaigns locally and nationally since its doors opened, campaigning for gay rights, women’s rights and on environmental issues. The iconic Cork vegetarian hub has employed 750 people since 1982 and provided a... Read More
27 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Artist Bill Griffin opened a new Exhibition last evening in The Unitarian Church, 39 Princes Street, Cork City Centre. This is Bill’s first show in Cork city since 2013. The exhibition is open 9am to 5pm on weekdays, and 1pm to 5pm on weekends. The exhibition was opened... Read More
27 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two bands, two nights, and a weekend of unforgettable music, all at Seachurch in Ballycotton It’s even better than the real thing. Literally. Three of the greatest names in music history, and the perfect time to celebrate them during this June Bank Holiday weekend at Seachurch, Ballycotton. This... Read More
27 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City hosts The Treaty 1921 – Records from the Archives exhibition following a three month stint at Dublin Castle – The 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 open at St.... Read More
26 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The festival itself runs each year over the last weekend in May in Schull West Cork The 13th Fastnet Film Festival launched last night Wednesday 25th of May at Grove House, Colla Road, Schull, West Cork. Speakers at the event were Greg Dyke and top Irish Casting Director... Read More
26 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A volunteer leader with the Irish Girl Guides has been selected as the second ‘Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award’ monthly winner of 2022. Aisling Claffey from Carrigaline first joined the Girl Guides at the age of 10. She has risen through the ranks locally and nationally and... Read More
26 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan, has been informed that discussions are ongoing between the Passport Service and Garda management to streamline the verification process of guardian forms for first-time passport applicants, following calls from the Deputy to the Department of Foreign Affairs to take... Read More
26 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., has announced the approval of Cork County Council’s application under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under the scheme, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has... Read More
26 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has awarded the contract for the North Cork Road Recycling Contract 2022 to Thomas Murphy & Sons Machinery Ltd. Suitable for rural roads, road recycling mixes material from the existing road pavement with bitumen and emulsion for the new surface leading to a reduction in... Read More
25 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Farming News Dairygold milk suppliers Gearoid and Sarah Maher from Killuragh, Cappamore, Co. Limerick were declared the overall winners of the 2021 Dairygold Milk Quality Awards and winners of the Limerick region for consistently supplying the best quality milk to Dairygold throughout 2021. Pictured at the Dairygold Milk Quality... Read More