POLITICS: Taoiseach Michael Martin must comment on Zappone debacle – says West Cork TD

5 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The former Minister Zappone debacle stinks of cronyism and elitism according to Independent West Cork TD Michael Collins, It also signals that those who hold high office are deemed above the law, while at the same time continuing to prohibit a cruel ban on children from receiving their... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS

5th August, 2021

Better home care support can be a positive legacy of the pandemic – says Cork TD

5 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Better home care support can be a positive legacy of the pandemic a Fine Gael TD has said. Cork North Central Deputy Colm Burke, who is a member of the Oireachtas Health Committee and Fine Gael spokesperson on Health, introduced a Private Members Bill – the Health (Amendment)... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

5th August, 2021

STAY IN A RESTORED THATCHED COTTAGE: Killee Cottage, Mitchelstown, Co Cork

5 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ‘Would you like the opportunity to experience a piece of living history and have a holiday that will leave you with lasting memories? Staying at an Irish Landmark is not just a holiday. Your stay is contributing to the future of these wonderful buildings. We are so excited... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT

5th August, 2021

23 Heritage Projects set to benefit from Cork County Council’s new Heritage Grant Scheme

5 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced the first recipients of its new Heritage Grant Scheme, with 23 Historical and Community groups set to benefit from up to €1,000 each in funding. The successful projects include a wide range of historical publications, Heritage Week events, exhibitions, archives, video documentaries and... Read More

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

4th August, 2021

School class sizes are too large in Cork

4 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie TD for Cork South Central and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has called on the Minister for Education to urgently tackle large class sizes, as figures released to him show there are over 2,500 classes across the country with over 30 kids. Deputy Ó Laoghaire... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

4th August, 2021

Little Island based ‘Enware’ create App to measure carbon footprint of your employees

4 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Enware, has just been launched, enabling organisations to commit to sustainability and harness the benefits of having a proven, reportable sustainability programme running across their organisation. The comprehensive new online platform, the only one of its kind globally, assists and supports engagement with an organisation’s energy reduction and... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

4th August, 2021

Live outdoor music returns to County Cork

4 August 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie It’s called Cork Co Co Pops (the ‘Co Co’ being short for County Council) Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan has officially launched ‘Cork Co Co Pops’, a series of more than 120 live outdoor performances taking place across the county throughout August and September.... Read More

NEWS

4th August, 2021

More Gardai for Cork’s largest town – Carrigaline

4 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Carrigaline has 4th lowest Garda numbers in the State, with number of Gardaí in Carrigaline dropping over the last year despite growth in town – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD Sinn Féin’s Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD has called on the Minister for Justice to increase Garda numbers for Carrigaline... Read More

POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

4th August, 2021

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind need Puppy Raisers in Munster

4 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind are currently recruiting for Puppy Raising Volunteers in the Munster area. What is a Puppy Raiser? Puppy Raisers foster one of our puppies from age 8 weeks until approximately 12-14 months. At eight weeks old our puppies begin their journey to becoming... Read More

NEWS

4th August, 2021

BUSINESS NEWS: Bord Gáis Energy launches new workshop series for SMEs

4 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bord Gáis Energy have launched of a new workshop series for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which will provide invaluable insight, tips and practical advice on PR, digital and branding. Taking place in August, each one-hour workshop will focus on a specific aspect of marketing and will be... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

4th August, 2021

IT company to pay for horse food

4 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie TELUS International Ireland has committed to raising €50,000 for its two partner charities, Aware and My Lovely Horse Rescue. The leading global customer experience and digital IT solutions provider is to host a series of fundraising activities over the coming year, kicking off with a sponsored 97km virtual... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

4th August, 2021

The Marina Market will host a summer Arts Festival #CorksIndoorVenue #RainNotAProblem

4 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork’s Favourite Children’s Festival is back, and twice the fun! – summerSING! Cork & summerSING! TV – 9th-13th August, 2021 summerSING!, A Summer Arts Festival is here! This August 9th – 13th the Festival will not only deliver a safe and fun in-person Festival happening 9am-3pm daily at... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT