Cork City Marathon will take place in June 2022

19 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 10,000 runners from all over Ireland and the world are expected to pound the Cork streets for one of the first 2022 marathons on the running calendar Cork City Marathon will welcome runners from 100 countries all over the world to the city for one of the premier events... Read More

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19th November, 2021

Crowded CUH Emergency Department pressure worsens as it switches from being “exceptionally busy” to actually implementing a “surge plan”

19 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “The Emergency Department at Cork University Hospital (CUH) has been “exceptionally busy” – according to official media statements – over the past number of weeks. Due to this increased level of activity and subsequent admissions, it is regrettable that some patients may experience a delay in the ED.... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

19th November, 2021

IN NEXT 3 YEARS: Aldi will expand into Kanturk, Carrigaline, and Clonakilty

19 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie North, South, and West Cork to get new Aldi stores Aldi will open new stores in Cork including Clonakilty, Kanturk and Carrigaline (on the old pottery site as previously reported on TheCork.ie), as part of a €320 million Irish expansion drive in a bid to further grow its... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

19th November, 2021

Awards for Cork made Cheeses

19 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Aldi’s Cork Producers Continue to pick up Prestigious Awards at Home and Abroad Having had a successful year of awards so far during 2021, Aldi’s Cork producers continues to sweep up wins at national and international product award programmes. Recent announcements from the Cáis Irish Cheese Awards and... Read More

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19th November, 2021

PROPERTY: A (1 bed) penthouse apartment in Cork City

19 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A one-bed penthouse with unrivalled views of Cork city and only 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre, will go to auction later this month. Number 65, The Fastnet, Lancaster Gate, Western Road will go to auction with Youbid.ie on November 25 next with an advised minimum value... Read More

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19th November, 2021

‘Green Flags’ for two public parks in Cork City

19 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fitzgerald’s Park and Shalom Park in Cork City centre received their first Green Flags this week, the first year that Cork City Council has applied for the awards. The 2021 Green Flag Awards were announced yesterday by An Taisce Environmental Education, acknowledging Ireland’s best public parks and gardens.... Read More

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19th November, 2021

Walk-In Covid Vaccination Clinic at Cork City Hall – for 1st and 2nd doses of Prizer vaccine only

19 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A Walk-In Covid Vaccination Clinic will take place at Cork City Hall – Pfizer vaccine will be available to all those aged 12 years and over A Walk-In Covid Vaccination Clinic will take place at Cork City Hall on Sunday 21st November from 1pm to 4pm. No appointment is... Read More

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19th November, 2021

Cork’s SHARE To Hold Second Annual Yellow Day

19 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The true “SHARE spirit” will be extended across the schools of Cork on November 26th for the second annual Yellow Day. In recognition of the challenges the pandemic has brought to organised events, the students of Cork will once again wear yellow on Friday November 26th to raise funds and... Read More

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18th November, 2021

Here’s the name of the person who painted a mural on Shamrock Stores in Passage West

18 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “It is an incredible honour to be able to transform blank canvases in my home town of Passage West into works of art… I thank Cork County Council and the businesses and people of Passage West for their support for allowing me to bring my vision into reality.”... Read More

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18th November, 2021

It’s only just open!, and Aldi want to extend Douglas store

18 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Aldi submits plans to extend National Grocery Award* winning Douglas store by 30% It only opened on 24 June, and now Aldi Ireland has unveiled its plans to extend and revamp its Douglas, Cork store, located on former Douglas Cinema site, which will mean a substantial investment of half... Read More

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18th November, 2021

New wastewater treatment plant in Cork Gaeltacht

18 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New wasterwater treament plant to benefit the people of Baile Bhuirne and Baile Mhic Íre Irish Water has completed works on a new wastewater treatment plant that will serve the people of Baile Bhuirne (Ballyvourney) and Baile Mhic Íre (Ballymakeera), protect the local environment, and support growth and... Read More

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18th November, 2021

Fota Wildlife Park names Cheetah Cubs after famous Cork sports superstars

18 November 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park have announced the names of the five Northern cheetah cubs who were born on the 10th of August as Roy, Sonia, Arlo, Mia, and Cora. Over 900 names were submitted as part of a public competition to find names for the five cubs to www.fotawildlife.ie.... Read More

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