23 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The recent decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant approval for the Celtic Interconnector Project has triggered the next steps for a Community Benefit Fund to be established in East Cork. With onshore planning consents secured, SECAD Partnership CLG has now been appointed as the grant administrator for... Read More
23 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Bonfire Night, or Bonna Night as it is known in parts of Cork City, is celebrated on June 23rd. It involves many communities burning bonfires across the City on the night. The tradition is an old pagan Celtic celebration to honour the goddess Aine. As with many pagan... Read More
23 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe House in East Cork has just completed a major investment by upgrading many of their guestrooms. The hotel, which is famous for having the original ‘farm to fork’ dining experience, is encouraging guests to disconnect from the world this Autumn/Winter. They have just completed a series of... Read More
23 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ALDI unveils its newly renovated The Elysian “Project Fresh” store ALDI’s Elysian, Cork City “Project Fresh” store has reopened its doors to customers today following an extensive renovation project worth almost €1M, which has seen the store interior completely refurbished. Featuring the new layout, the Elysian store now... Read More
23 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 80’s menu The Quay Co-op has introduced a new specials menu at its ‘Upstairs’ restaurant to coincide with the iconic vegetarian hub’s 40th anniversary. The special’s menu has a 1980s theme and includes vegetarian and vegan versions of prawn cocktail, beef stroganoff and knickerbocker glory. Two courses are... Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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