29 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A ‘just transition’ to accessible and affordable low carbon energy for off-grid homes crucial to decarbonisation in Co. Cork Improving the energy efficiency of Co. Cork homes through retrofitting and installation heat pump systems could cost in excess of €4.7bn. That’s according to a new report published today... Read More
28 August 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie What is a Peace Commissioner? In other countries, it’s called a Justice of the Peace, but in Ireland – following independence in the 1920s – it was renamed as Peace Commissioner. It is one of a variety of names for a person who is authorised to sign legal... Read More
28 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Virtual Irish Whiskey Academy Learn about the unique craft that goes into making some of the world’s favourite whiskey expressions from International Whiskey Ambassador, Tommy Byrne. Participants will receive a Virtual Academy Kit with everything they need to take part in the interactive, hands-on, experience from the comfort... Read More
28 August 2021, Saturday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bus Éireann operates the School transport scheme on behalf of the Department of Education. It will issue almost 100,000 bus tickets by Monday for the new school year. Free school transport is available for primary school children travelling to their nearest or second-nearest school which is more... Read More
28 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “Development of one-off housing will continue in Cork to revitalise our communities” Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard (who farms near Tracton, Carrigaline, Co Cork) has said there are no plans to ban the development of one-off housing. Senator Lombard has been a Cork County Cllr, which included one... Read More
28 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ‘Myross Wood House’ was a Seminary, then a Retreat House run by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) Order from 1946 (watch an hour long video here) but closed its doors on 17 August 2020. It is situated in the village of Leap in West Cork just... Read More
28 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council and Cork City Public Participation Network (PPN) have launched a new Community Climate Action Programme that they invite communities in Cork City to engage with. An online public information event to inform communities of the new programme will be held on Wednesday 8th September from... Read More
28 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie As things are opening up across America, Irish Festivals are drawing in the crowds Last weekend a proud son of Carrigaline, Máirtín de Cógáin, who grew up on Church Hill sang before thousands at the biggest Irish Music Festival in the world, Milwaukee Irish Fest, with the Ambassador... Read More
28 August 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Celebrations in Cork as EuroMillions Plus player scoops top prize of €500,000 in Friday night draw Did you buy your EuroMillions ticket in the Bishopstown area of Cork? If so, the National Lottery are urging you to check your ticket carefully today after one lucky Rebel county player... Read More
28 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The highly anticipated 2021 Ortús Chamber Music Festival will start on Friday, September 3rd with the opening concert in MTU Cork School of Music in Cork at 8pm. Ortús Artistic Director, Sinéad O’Halloran will perform alongside Hannah Miller on French Horn, Stephanie Appelhans on Violin, Francesca Gilbert and... Read More
27 August 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork North Central TD Mick Barry said this morning that the back to school costs issue is a crisis the Government can no longer ignore and needs to be immediately addressed. Deputy Barry is a member of Solidarity (formerly known a the Anti Austrity Alliance, which is a... Read More
27 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie You cannot run a country based on opinion polls or bookmakers odds, but they are useful as some measure of public sentiment Jim O’Callaghan has been the favourite to replace Micheál Martin as leader of Fianna Fáil since the betting opened, but support is starting to ease off... Read More