Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, attends the commissioning of 5 Naval Service Officers

16 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, attends the commissioning of 5 Naval Service Officers Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney (who is also a Cork South Central Fine Gael TD), attended this year’s Naval Service Commissioning Ceremony at the Naval base in Haulbowline, County Cork where 5 cadets of the... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS

16th July, 2021

Taxi drivers still affected by COVID

16 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin’s Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has called on the Government to live up to the commitments they have made to taxi drivers. His comments come as many drivers are concerned that they may be transferred to a jobseeker’s payment, despite previous assurances that they would continue on the... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

16th July, 2021

VIDEO: ‘Test Site’ is a new arts space in Cork City Centre at Kyrls Quay, next to Bridewell Garda Station

16 July 2021 By Mery Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie TEST SITE is a collaborative, urban research project based on Kyrl’s Quay, Cork City. The project works at the intersection of art, architecture and ecology and is steered by co-creators, architect Ailbhe Cunningham and artist Aoife Desmond. Ailbhe Cunningham MRIAI is an architect, printmaker and photographer from Cork. Ailbhe continues to... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

16th July, 2021

Busy June for Cork County Beach Lifeguards

16 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Beach Lifeguards are out patrolling the county beaches and have already had a busy season. The weather has been mixed but the beautiful County Cork beaches are being well frequented this season. Swimmers, Walkers, Kiters, Surfers, Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Water Safety Courses,... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

15th July, 2021

Clonakilty app

15 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Clonakilty, the wonderful town in West Cork – famous for it’s Blackpudding and many fine Tourist Hotels. Now it has an app. A Clonakilty app was launched today at ‘The Waterfront’ building, with Clonakilty Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Orla O’Donovan, local retailers Oonagh Croke and Michelle Mitton and... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

15th July, 2021

Further Education & Training critical pandemic recovery

15 July 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie Further and higher education, along with research and innovation will be key to our country’s recovery from COVID-19 according to Niall Collins, Minister of State with responsibility for Skills and Further Education. Launching, by video, the official publication of the ‘Vision for Tertiary Education’ and ‘FET College of... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

14th July, 2021

Carrigaline News

14 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Vaccination Centre For the first time since the Covid-19 vaccination programme started Pharmacies in Carrigaline got supplies and commenced to vaccinate their customers. Conor Phelan of Phelan’s Pharmacy said that he was glad to be part of the National effort. Phelans recently converted the former Abbey Restaurant, Main... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

14th July, 2021

Clonakilty white pudding can be cooked on a BBQ #SummerFoodIdeas

14 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In our house; Black pudding has always been the popular choice, and white pudding played second fiddle. The Clonakilty Food Company are currently in a social media blitz to promote their white variety, advertising the product for summer breakfast use, highlighting how it “pairs beautifully with fresh crusty... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

13th July, 2021

Drugs, Alcohol and Sexual Health: New mobile unit launched for Cork and Kerry

13 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaie@TheCork.ie In a landmark partnership for the Cork and Kerry region, the Sexual Health Centre has launched a joint community initiative with Cork Local and Southern Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Forces. The organisations are leading out on a unique mobile health service which travels to any and every... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

12th July, 2021

€10m funding towards Cork Airport Runway Reconstruction

12 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Before Covid-19, Cork Airport served 57 scheduled routes with 9 airlines. Cork Airport is currently serving 15 routes (at a lower frequency than normal) operated by Aer Lingus, Ryanair, KLM, Lufthansa, SWISS and Air France Cork Airport has awarded the main construction contract for the rebuilding of the... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

12th July, 2021

Scofflaws not welcome in Harbours

12 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Harbour Safety Reminder from Cork County Council With an increase in mariners using harbours over the Summer months, Cork County Council’s Senior Harbour Master Julian Renault is calling on all boat users to adhere to safety and speed restrictions on the water. “The Cork Coast is a great... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

11th July, 2021

Castletownbere RNLI lifeboat assists injured lone yachtsman

11 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Castletownbere RNLI were launched yesterday evening (Saturday 10th July 2021) just after 7.20 pm to go to the immediate assistance of a lone sailor who had become injured on his yacht off Bere Island in West Cork. Castletownbere lifeboat was tasked by Valentia Coastguard Radio yesterday evening after... Read More

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