Irish state should acquire privately owned Michael Collins’ Walking Stick says Govt Senator

23 September 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Walking stick is expected to fetch £10,000 (€11,700 approx) at a Belfast auction – Irish state should purchase it says Fine Gael Cork Senator A walking stick belonging to Michael Collins and documents linked to the political leader must be acquired by the State given their historical significance, a... Read More

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23rd September, 2021

Everyman Theatre #CorkCity re-opens after 76 week COVID closure

23 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Today after 76 weeks of closure, Cork’s 650 seat Everyman Theatre will finally reopen to live audiences. Today after 76 weeks of closure, Cork’s Everyman Theatre will finally reopen to live audiences. Sophie Motley, Artistic Director said It’s been a privilege to watch MacCurtain street prepare, welcome people... Read More

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22nd September, 2021

Upgrade of the Shanakiel Watermain

22 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork City Council, is progressing the upgrade of the Shanakiel Watermain as 1.85km of pipes between Lee Road Water Treatment Plant and Shanakiel and Harbour View Reservoirs are to be replaced. The project also involves the construction of two new pumping stations... Read More

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21st September, 2021

Lord Mayor visits Anglesea Street Garda Station #CorkCity

21 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie One of the staples of the Lord Mayor’s calendar is making official visits to various Cork City buildings. The most famous of these is the series of school visits. Now that life is resuming after various COVID lockdowns the Lord Mayor is resuming his schedule. Today the current... Read More

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21st September, 2021

‘Great Taste Award’ for @BallymaloeFoods Beetroot

21 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe Foods has received a one-star award at this year’s prestigious Great Taste international awards for its Ballymaloe Sliced Pickled Irish Beetroot. The Great Taste awards, run by the Guild of Fine Food in the UK, are known as the world’s most trusted food and drink awards. The... Read More

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21st September, 2021

Minister McGrath updates Cabinet on Recruitment of a new Ombudsman and Information Commissioner

21 September 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath T.D. (Cork South Central), has provided an update to his colleagues at Government this morning (Tuesday 21st September) regarding a process which is underway to appoint a new Ombudsman and Information Commissioner. This follows the decision of the current... Read More

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21st September, 2021

Gardai seeking witnesses to motorcycle and truck collission between Tower and Blarney

21 September 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the R617 between Tower and Blarney, this afternoon, Tuesday 21st September 2021. At approximately 1pm Gardaí and Emergency Services attended the scene of a two vehicle road traffic collision that occurred between a motorcycle... Read More

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21st September, 2021

New legislation will clarify law on property rights for landowners in Cork

21 September 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has welcomed the fact that the Government has agreed to enact a Bill which will clarify the law on how some property rights, such as rights of way, are validated and registered, providing certainty for landowners in County Cork. Senator Lombard said, “New... Read More

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21st September, 2021

New Fáilte Ireland ‘Keep Discovering’ Autumn/Winter Domestic Marketing Campaign for Cork

21 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Throughout the summer, Fáilte Ireland’s ‘Keep Discovering’ marketing campaign has been encouraging Irish people to discover the joy of holidaying in Ireland. With restrictions for tourism and hospitality businesses easing, the upcoming shoulder season is an important time for the tourism sector in Cork. Rolling into Autumn, the... Read More

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20th September, 2021

Cork Based Pharmaceutical Site Excels in National Industry Environmental and Operational Awards

20 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The team at the Viatris, Little Island site have recently won three national industry awards in the areas of operational excellence, sustainability, and supply chain development. Viatris, Little Island, have recently won three national industry awards in the areas of operational excellence, sustainability, and supply chain development. The... Read More

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20th September, 2021

Corrib Oil to buy ‘H2 Group’ in deal to consolidate forecourt retail

21 September 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The acquisition adds 13 retail sites to Corrib Oil portfolio including Fermoy service station Corrib Oil, one of Ireland’s leading service station and oil distribution providers has entered an agreement to acquire H2 Group. While subject to approval by the competition regulator, this deal will see Corrib Oil... Read More

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20th September, 2021

Patrick Holloway from Crosshaven/Carrigaline, Co Cork is winner of ‘Molly Keane Creative Writing Award’ 2021 @HollowayWriter

20 September 2021, Monday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The winner of the national Molly Keane Creative Writing Award 2021 is Patrick Holloway, Crosshaven/Carrigaline, Co Cork. His story ‘The Paradox of Remembering ’ is the 24th fourth winner of the Award run by Waterford City & County Council’s Arts Office – with support from the Arts... Read More

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