Panto producers prepare the way for a safe season for all

1 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Many of Ireland’s largest Panto producers and promoters have come together to assure parents and audiences of the exemplary safety measures in place with regard to their upcoming live shows this Christmas. After a period of uncertainty regarding restrictions, they are now confident that their respective shows can... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

1st December, 2021

Cork City Cllr elected to Executive Committee of his party

1 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork city councillor, Oliver Moran, has been elected to a two-year term on the Executive Committee of the Green Party. He will join party leader, Eamon Ryan, and deputy leader, Catherine Martin, on the committee, which is responsible for the medium and long-term development of the party. Separately,... Read More

GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

30th November, 2021

Last Chance to ‘Win a Wedding’ at Cork hotel for €20

30 November 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Deadline for ticket entries is Friday December 3rd Couples hoping to say ‘I do’ can win a wedding at the 4-star Carrigaline Court Hotel while supporting autism charity The Rainbow Club There’s great news for couples hoping to walk down the aisle in the future as one of... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

30th November, 2021

Cork County Council launch festive initiatives to support businesses and communities

30 November 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Countywide Performances and Light Installations at the Centre of ‘A Real Cork Christmas’ The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan is encouraging everyone to experience the magic of Christmas on their doorstep in the run-up to December 25th as part Cork County Council’s A Real... Read More

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

30th November, 2021

Cork Punter Profits €17,700 From Incredible Horse Racing Picks

30 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork,ie A punter in Co. Cork received a boost to their finances after two wagers on horse racing resulted in a handsome payout. The anonymous customer placed the bets via their BoyleSports account and selected four horses running at Kempton on Monday afternoon. They placed the same four horses... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

30th November, 2021

Employee Wage Subsidy Scheme changes should be paused

30 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central has said the government should delay tomorrow’s scheduled tapering of the Employee Wage Subsidy Scheme until the new year. Speaking today, Deputy Ó Laoghaire said: “The reintroduction of certain public health restrictions for restaurants, bars, nightclubs and the live entertainment sector... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

30th November, 2021

Raw sewerage from Cobh is now treated before entering harbour

30 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Today marks the completion of the Cobh Networks Contract, the final step in Irish Water’s Cork Lower Harbour Main Drainage Project. The completion of the Cobh works means raw sewage from Cobh town is now treated and that the overall project has ended the decades long practice of... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS

30th November, 2021

Sinn Féin survey exposes “cost of living crisis”

30 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork East, Pat Buckley has demanded that the Government act now to tackle the cost of living crisis [see full report as a PDF here Tackling the Cost of Living Crisis] Deputy Buckley’s comments came as Sinn Féin published the results of the party’s... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

30th November, 2021

What Is CBD and Why You Should Use It

30 November 2021 By Roger L. Jones roger@TheCork.ie Are you in the process of learning about cannabis and marijuana and want to learn as much about the plants as possible? Have you just heard about the compound CBD and want to know how it differs from marijuana itself? Cannabidiol, or CBD for short, is a... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

29th November, 2021

Cork’s answer to the Guinness Storehouse

29 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Distillers today announces details of a €13 million investment plan which will see the redevelopment of its distillery experience at Midleton Distillery, Co Cork, transforming the attraction into a world-class whiskey destination. Midleton Distillery is the beating heart of Irish whiskey and home to some of the... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

29th November, 2021

New Mitchelstown Lidl Store to Re-Open this December

29 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A refreshed Lidl store will open in Mitchelstown on Thursday 2nd December just ahead of the Christmas shopping period. The Lidl store which has undergone an “extensive modernisation”, will create four new jobs in the local community, bringing the total number of those employed at the Mitchelstown store... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

28th November, 2021

Enjoy 20% off Barry’s Tea until midnight on Monday #Discount

28 November 2021, Sunday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Did you know that Ireland is the second-biggest per capita consumer of tea in the world? In case you are wondering; Turkey is 1st, while the UK is 3rd. Every Irish person enjoys 2.19 kg (4.83 pounds) of the black stuff per year. Although broadly similar to... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS