18 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie News in photos As part of this public Day of Remembrance and Recognition, young people from all across the diocese lit 736 candles in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral at 11am this morning, one for each day of the pandemic to date in Ireland, in remembrance of those who... Read More
18 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Voices of Experience Share Climate Change Stories Cork County Council has published a collection of Climate Change stories, poems and photographs submitted by the older people of Cork County. Older citizens of Cork County were invited to share their stories of what climate change means to them in... Read More
17 March 2022By Tom Collinstom@TheCork.ie President Michael D. Higgins has sent his good wishes to the Taoiseach, Mícheál Martin (who is also a Cork South Central TD) on hearing of the Taoiseach’s positive COVID test. In his statement, the President said: “I was so very sorry to learn of this news breaking while the Taoiseach... Read More
17 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie NSAI (The National Standards Authority of Ireland) has recognised organisations from the commercial, public, and SME sectors across Ireland for their recent achievement in obtaining certification to world-class business standards. NSAI Auditors independently audited all firms and entities that received certification to ensure they met the International Standards.... Read More
16 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New things to see on the #WildAtlanticWay as Old Head of Kinsale expands offering The Lusitania Museum at the Old Head Signal Tower is delighted to announce a new exhibit going on display for the 2022 Season. In 2021 a treasured family heirloom was donated to the museum... Read More
16 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork City Council, is progressing with works to upgrade the water and wastewater infrastructure in Ballyvolane. Irish Water is investing approximately €9 million in this project. Once complete, the new water and wastewater infrastructure will support growth and development through the provision... Read More
16 March 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Once you hit your parent’s age, the roles begin to reverse. You’re not only needing to take care of your children and help them out in life. But you’re probably being met with some other responsibilities too such as having to help your aging loved one. This can... Read More
15 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Below is a list of St Patrick’s Day Parades in Cork Cork City Centre After a long two years, Cork City Council is delighted to once again be able to welcome thousands of Corkonians to the streets or our annual peagant of colour and dance, showcasing all that... Read More
Play your part in Cork’s cultural life! – The Everyman Theatre is recruiting a Development Committee
15 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Everyman is a not-for-profit theatre on MacCurtain Street, Cork City with charitable status Charity Number CHY 20150952. Only 8% of the venue’s income comes from the government, It has launched a recruitment campaign for non-executive members to join its Board and Development Committee. The well-known City Centre... Read More
15 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie News in brief: photos
15 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This St. Patrick’s double bank holiday weekend is expected to bring high levels of social anxiety, according to the national mental health charity, Turn2Me. The holiday will be the first occasion of extended celebrations where all restrictions have lifted across the country. As well as the levels of... Read More
15 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal students scooped top prize at the Cork City Student Enterprise Programme final for the second year in a row at an event that took place in Devere Hall, UCC, this week. Once again it was a dynamic duo who prevailed in a colourful and... Read More