10 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie To celebrate International Women’s Day (which fell on the 8th of March) we profile Aisling Buckley Long, Engineer and Regional Information Specialist with Irish Water who discusses juggling a busy work and family life and her passion for building a sustainable future The Long household is a busy... Read More
9 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, has recently completed the Riverstick Reservoir and the Belgooly Water Supply Scheme. The new scheme will go fully live next week. Irish Water has invested €750,000 in safeguarding water supply in this area. The works included construction of a... Read More
8 March 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced funding of €240 million to Local Authorities for sustainable travel projects, of which Cork County Council has received an allocation of €15.8 million. On-going projects within the Cork County Metropolitan Area are set to receive €7.5 million, up from €2.04 in 2020,... Read More
8 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie On the evening of International Women’s Day on 8th March, JCI Ireland once again launched its Ten Outstanding Young Person (TOYP) Awards programme and is looking for individuals who have contributed to the society to be nominated in the various categories that comprise these awards. Young men and... Read More
8 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork East Labour TD Seán Sherlock has called on the Government and Bank of Ireland to reverse the decisions made to close branches in Cork, the county worst affected by the bank’s decision. Said Deputy Sherlock: “For Bank of Ireland to make this decision in the middle of... Read More
8 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Riverstown Amateur Boxing Club in Glanmire is to receive EUR5,000 funding under the Texaco Support for Sport initiative launched last September by Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited, the company that markets fuel in Ireland under the Texaco brand. Open to sports clubs across the 26-counties, irrespective of sporting discipline,... Read More
7 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce the signing of Jonas Häkkinen The Finnish Under 21 international joins the club after spending two years in Finland, playing last season with FC Haka, and he told CorkCityFC.ie: “I’m really pleased to be joining the club, and looking forward to... Read More
7 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork will launch Cork City Council’s new Women’s Caucus in a social media video campaign which will run throughout International Women’s Day, next Monday, March 8. The Cork City Council’s Women’s Caucus has been set up to increase women’s engagement and representation in local... Read More
7 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Toys have topped an EU alert system for dangerous products. Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has urged toy manufacturers not to ignore the EU’s toy safety rules as by doing so they will put children at risk. The findings are contained in the European Commission’s yearly report on... Read More
7 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In advance of the lockdown protest yesterday Gardaí in Cork City division had put in place “an extensive and comprehensive policing plan” after studying social media activity. Cork City Division Gardaí were supported by the wider Garda Southern Region and National Units including Garda Mounted Unit, Garda Dog... Read More
7 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Funding up to €1,500 is available Cork Sports Partnership have launched the ‘Sports and Recreational Facilities Resilience Fund’ for 2021. This fund is part of the Government’s response to support the physical activity and sports sector through COVID-19 and beyond. Following on from the Sport Ireland, COVID-19 Small... Read More
7 March 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork accounts for fourth highest level of fly callouts from Rentokil 25th February 2021: Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, is warning the public of the increased threat of flies, following a 19% increase in callouts for the insects over the last three months, when compared to the... Read More