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
7 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie If you have been living in Ireland for more than 5 years you are (generally) eligible to apply for Irish Citizenship. You can use a Commissioner for Oaths to sign (and rubber stamp) your application documents. Do you need a Solicitor? A Solicitor can be useful for someone... Read More
7 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister of State launches public consultation as part of the National Parks and Wildlife Service Review, publishes Terms of Reference The Programme for Government – Our Shared Future, sets out a commitment to, “review the remit, status and funding of the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), to ensure that... Read More
6 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork online player just one lucky star number away from winning EuroMillions jackpot of €32 million One lucky online player in Co. Cork scooped €267,995 in last night’s (Friday 5th March) EuroMillions draw. The ticket holder matched five numbers and one lucky star which meant they were just... Read More
6 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Visitors can now once again enjoy Crawford Art Gallery from the comfort of their own home. Art lovers and the curious can explore the national collection in this much loved historic building from the comfort of their kitchen or the safety of the sofa! Crawford Art Gallery have... Read More
5 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie As part of an intelligence led operation by Gardaí attached to the Cork City Divisional Drugs unit, a search warrant was obtained for a house at Riverstown, Glanmire, Cork. The search took place this evening Friday 5th March, 2021 at approximately 5pm and during the course of the... Read More