“Stay alert and mindful of the safety of others” #COVID re-opening

26 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley urges people to continue to adhere to Public Health Advice when enjoying outdoor amenities “While people are travelling for leisure, both to enjoy the natural amenities and recent good weather across our beautiful county, I am asking everyone... Read More

26th April, 2021

Large attendance expected at Credit Union AGM over abolition of Death Grant

26 April 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Sinn Fein TD for Cork North Central will tomorrow raise the issue of the abolished Death Grant at the Gurranabraher Credit Union AGM. Deputy Gould has also contacted the Minister for Finance in relation to provisions under the Credit Unions Act 1997 which outline the role of the... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

26th April, 2021

5,250 people on waiting list for Driving Test at Sarsfield Road, Cork City

26 April 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin’s Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD has said the lack of action to deal with the massive driving test backlog is completely unacceptable and is causing serious disruption for people. The Cork South Central TD said: “Sinn Féin have been raising the delays with driving tests and lessons... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

26th April, 2021

Charles Fort, Doneraile Court House, Garnish Island, Fota Arboretum – Reopen today after #COVID lockdown eases

26 April 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Office of Public Works (OPW) is pleased to announce that a total of 97 OPW parks and heritage sites with outdoor spaces will be open to the public within the existing travel restrictions either from today, 26 April, or later this week. Like the over 30 OPW... Read More

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26th April, 2021

How to stop gorse fires? Change Government policy to better help UPLAND farmers

26 April 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Government and CAP policies failing to protect our uplands from gorse fires – says West Cork TD Holly Cairns Reacting to the destructive weekend fires in Killarney National Park, Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns has called on the Minister for Agriculture to ensure the sustainable protection of uplands... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FARMING, NEWS

26th April, 2021

Marymount Hospice has TWO very different fundraising campaigns this month

26 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Marymount Hospice is calling on the public’s support of two very different fundraising campaigns this month. In its second year of its fundraising campaigns and events being impacted by Covid-19, Marymount has been mindful not to put pressure on the public for support at this turbulent time. “We... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

26th April, 2021

Details emerge of winner of raffle House #WinAHouse

26 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Priscilla Connolly from Ratoath, Co. Meath Winner of Brand New 3-bed Showhouse in Enable Ireland Win A House Cork Raffle What a present! Priscilla Connolly from Ratoath, Co. Meath was announced as the winner of a brand new 3-bed fully furnished showhouse in Janesville in Carrigaline, Co. Cork.... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, PROPERTY

25th April, 2021

Pressure grows on Teabag producers to remove plastic, after UCC research

25 April 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Research investigates how teabags affect the environment after they are discarded Ireland is a nation of tea drinkers, but many perhaps don’t realise that their favourite cuppa could impact the environment for centuries[i]. Scientists in University College Cork (UCC) conducted new research to better understand the effect that... Read More

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25th April, 2021

The latest group of IGNITE UCC graduates

25 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Start-ups ranging from a smart sleeping mask to helping people secure basketball scholarships in the US have graduated from the IGNITE programme at UCC. Seven entrepreneurs have become the first founders to complete the IGNITE programme entirely online this year. IGNITE nurtures start-ups from an idea to commercial... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, EDUCATION, NEWS

25th April, 2021

Courtmacsherry RNLI Lifeboat in three callouts this weekend

25 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Courtmacsherry All Weather Trent Class RNLI Lifeboat Frederick Storey Cockburn was called out this afternoon Sunday at 3.40 pm, as persons reported a surfer in difficulties off Garrylucas Beach near the Old Head of Kinsale. Once the crew bleepers were activated by Valentia Radio, the Courtmacsherry Lifeboat... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

25th April, 2021

Ballycotton RNLI Lifeboat launched to fishing vessel with engine trouble south of Cork Harbour

25 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ballycotton RNLI all-weather Trent class lifeboat the Austin Lidbury was tasked by Valentia Coast Guard at 11.25am today to a report of a fishing vessel with engine failure approximately 5 miles off Flat Head, south of Cork Harbour Conditions were fresh with a strong 5/6 knot easterly wind... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS

25th April, 2021

South Cork Community Spirit Awards

25 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork International Hotel Launches Community Spirit Awards The search is on for unsung heroes in Cork. A new award has been launched to honour volunteers who are making a significant contribution to their community. “The Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award” will see a group or individual chosen... Read More

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