15 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tim Falvey, aged 87, a former Lord Mayor of Cork city (1994/5), today died peacefully at his home in Clogheen, Cork, after a short illness. A successful entrepreneur in the northside of Cork for over 50 years, he also served as a Cork City Councillor for over 20... Read More
15 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie On Tuesday 25th May 2021, the Heart of Frontline Practice collaborative group will hold its second national seminar for Ireland’s frontline practitioners. ‘Reconnecting with the Heart of Frontline Practice 2021’ is a one-day, virtual seminar to provide a safe and nourishing space for frontline practitioners to reflect on the impact of their... Read More
14 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ISBN: 9781913406561 Categories: True Crime Author: Nick Foster Publication Date: 13 May 2021 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher: Mirror Books Available at: Amazon.co.uk Price: €12-17 Murder at Roaringwater is described as the “inside story” of the final days of young Frenchwoman, Sophie Toscan du Plantier. This is a... Read More
14 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Clean Coasts are calling people in county Cork to sign up to receive a #2minutebeachclean kit and join us in our mission to protect our coast, sea and waterways The Irish coast offers numerous opportunities to have fun and, with the nice weather on the way, an increasing... Read More
13 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced its inaugural County Cork Heritage Grant Scheme. The new scheme was developed to acknowledge and support heritage groups and individuals in undertaking activities that support the actions and objectives of the County Cork Heritage Plan. Supported by the Heritage Council, the scheme is... Read More
12 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork North West Green Representative Louise Jordan is hosting an event this week that asks this question and hopes to share with a wide audience some answers. “Denise Cahill, Co-coordinator of Healthy Cities, (HSE) is joining us this Thursday, May 13th, at 7pm to talk about what they... Read More
12 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor, Cllr Joe Kavanagh together with representatives of the Cork City LGBTI+ InterAgency Steering Group were delighted to accept the European Rainbow Flag from our sister city Cologne and the Pulse of Europe NGO to show our solidarity and our colours for the protection of minorities... Read More
11 May 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie More than 100 Covid-19 vaccinations were administered at the Cork Simon Emergency Shelter on Anderson Quay yesterday.
11 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Glucksman is thrilled to welcome back visitors to the gallery from today for safe-distance viewing of a new exhibition entitled HOME: Being and belonging in contemporary Ireland. Featuring 16 artists from across the island of Ireland, the exhibition considers critical issues such as housing and the climate... Read More
11 May 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, have announced €4.5 million to support community groups and sports clubs impacted by Covid-19. The 2021 Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) will provide small capital grants... Read More
10 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Works to resurface, widen and install public lighting on the Blackrock Greenway mean that a section of the amenity between Atlantic Pond and Blackrock Station, will be temporarily closed from today. Pedestrians and cyclists will be asked to observe the following diversions: If travelling from Mahon to Pairc... Read More