11 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin’s Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has called for a range of measures to be introduced to deal with the massive driving test and lessons backlog that has built up as a result of the pandemic. The Cork South Central TD said: “The driving test system has been thrown... Read More
11 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton, recently welcomed news that total funding of €200,000 will be allocated for the development of trails on the grounds of Mallow Castle and Blueway facilities along the River Blackwater at Killavullen. Speaking upon confirmation of the measure 2 funding, David Stanton... Read More
11 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Charismatic Corkman, Martin Forrest from Midleton runs a ‘FIIT Stick fitness class’. With a background in Tai Chi and Zen meditation, Martin’s aim is to help people achieve their own personal success in life by focusing on untapped potential and bringing it to life using a blend of... Read More
11 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr. Michael McGrath T.D. today announced his consent to proceed with the River Bride Flood Relief Scheme at Blackpool, Cork City. The Minister, “in pursuance of the powers given to him by Section 7 of the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945, and... Read More
11 March 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie Tottenham and Ireland right-back Matt Doherty finally looks set to play a big part in Spurs’ European push as the Premier League rounds the corner into the final straight. A midseason slump amid a slew of injuries saw Tottenham fall off the pace, but they appear to be... Read More
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