EU will be better prepared for next pandemic

23 January 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has welcomed a move to better prepare Europe for future health threats. The European Parliament has voted to reinforce the role of the European Medicines Agency. The EMA is now in a better position to anticipate and prepare for future pandemics and cross... Read More

FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

23rd January, 2022

Crawford Art Gallery announces a new partnership with Pat McDonnell Paints for a major exhibition, SATURATION: the everyday transformed

23 January 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Crawford Art Gallery announces a new partnership with Pat McDonnell Paints for a major exhibition, SATURATION: the everyday transformed. SATURATION: the everyday transformed opens on Saturday 29 January and includes photographic works by thirteen dynamic young artists. It will embrace aspects of social media, street photography, music and... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

22nd January, 2022

FARMING: RTÉ Agri correspondent appointed after position left vacant for nine months

22 January 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The appointment of Joe Mag Raollaigh as the new RTÉ Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent is a welcome move but it is disappointing that the position was left vacant for nine months, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Agriculture, said,... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, FARMING, NEWS

22nd January, 2022

‘Brown Tags’ conservation regulations come into force for Salmon Anglers on Lower River Lee in Cork

22 January 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie To boost conservation efforts, anglers who wish to catch and keep wild salmon from the Lower River Lee in Cork this year, are being advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland that ‘brown tag’ regulations are coming into force from Tuesday, February 1st 2022. The measures are included in the... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

22nd January, 2022

Fine Gael MEPs Clune and Kelly host Future of Europe debate

22 January 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The impact of Brexit and Europe’s long-term recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will be debated during an online event hosted by Fine Gael MEPs for Ireland South, Deirdre Clune and Seán Kelly, on Tuesday, 25 January at 7pm. The programme will feature introductory video messages from An Tánaiste... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

22nd January, 2022

Betting on the National Lottery works out well for a Cork punter

22 January 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment There has been much talk in Ireland recently about Lottery winnings. The National Lottery had a “must win” draw last week (it was won) after multiple rollovers. Then, earlier today, the National Lottery announced 2 New Cork Millionaires after last night’s EuroMillions draw. What is commented much... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

22nd January, 2022

Local Enterprise Office clients created 628 new jobs across Cork in 2021

22 January 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 628 new jobs were created across Cork in 2021 by small businesses supported by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO), a Fine Gael TD has said. An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD, announced the annual results of the LEOs for 2021 which showed... Read More

BUSINESS, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

22nd January, 2022

2x New Cork millionaires

22 January 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland has three new National Lottery millionaires! Special EuroMillions draw sees winners in Cork (2) and Galway pick up €1 million raffle prize each. Friday night’s EuroMillions draw proved to be a bumper night of top prize wins for players all over Ireland. Due to the special EuroMillions Raffle... Read More

NEWS

22nd January, 2022

Call for Writer or Poet to Create Children’s Book for The Rainbow Librar

22 January 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is working with Pop Up Projects to support a writer in creating greater inclusivity, with a children’s book featuring LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences. The book will form part of The Rainbow Library, an Ireland and UK initiative, which aims to have underrepresented characters and stories... Read More

NEWS

22nd January, 2022

St Vincent de Paul raise €275,000 from car raffle

22 January 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie SVP South West “humbled” by support of Cork and Kerry public as over €275,000 raised from annual car draw St Vincent De Paul South- West has paid tribute to and thanked the public for its “phenomenal” support of its annual Car Draw in association with CAB Motor Company.... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

21st January, 2022

Water Refill Stations to be Installed at 15 Schools in County Cork

21 January 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Cork County Council initiative is hoping to see thousands of plastic bottles removed from schools each week. Contactless water refill stations will be installed at 15 schools as part of efforts to reduce single-use plastic waste, allowing students and teachers to fill their reusable bottles with filtered... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION, NEWS

21st January, 2022

How to Get Legal Recognition of your Preferred Gender

21 January 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Age Constraints Anyone over 18 can apply to change their gender. People aged 16 and 17 can also apply, but the process is slightly different and may take longer. If you are under 16, it is not currently possible to change your gender that is recognised by the... Read More

NEWS