Cork customers to benefit from extension of Irish Water’s First Fix free scheme to tackle leaks

28 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie More Cork householders can now benefit from Irish Water’s free leak repair service following approval by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) to extend the scheme. In approving Irish Water’s proposals, the CRU recognises the success of the scheme in reducing leakage and safeguarding water supplies. The... Read More

NEWS

28th April, 2021

Benefits of Electric Scooters

28 April 2021 By Roger Jones II roger@TheCork.ie Electric scooters come with many advantages these days. They are easy to use and packed with numerous features for a worry-free ride on almost any surface. Here are some of the many benefits of electric scooters. Electric scooters are a good alternative to gas-fueled bikes – In... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

27th April, 2021

New chairperson of Engineer’s Ireland Cork Region is City Council Engineer

27 April 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The incoming chairperson for the next year is Valerie Fenton from Cork City Council Engineer’s Ireland (Cork Region) will hold their Annual General Meeting this evening at 7pm, online. Outgoing Chair, Ronan Keane, looked back at a strange year, “though in spite of everything we’ve had a very... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

27th April, 2021

Munster Technological University running ‘Enterprise Camp’ for future young entrepreneurs

27 April 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie MTU’s Enterprise Camp offers second-level students a great opportunity to explore entrepreneurship and it’s free Munster Technological University (MTU) has a fantastic opportunity for students to explore their potential for enterprise, entrepreneurship and innovation. MTU are currently recruiting for this summer’s Enterprise Camp that will see 40 eager... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, EDUCATION

27th April, 2021

Cork City FC Academy returns to training as #COVID lockdown eases

27 April 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Cork City FC Academy, proudly sponsored by Cork Credit Unions, returns to training this week as non-contact training resumes for underage players around the country. The boys’ teams will compete at Under 14, Under 15, Under 17 and Under 19 level this season while our girls’ Under... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

27th April, 2021

Women’s inequality in the workplace widens due to pandemic

27 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Network Ireland West Cork President, Katherine O Sullivan, expressed grave concerns about the pressure that women in the workplace have experienced during the global pandemic and the negative impact this has on the progress of females in their careers and businesses. She said “In my role and lead... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

26th April, 2021

3-day online technology festival from it@cork

26 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie it@cork will host TechFest 2021, which will take place virtually from 25th to 27th May 2021. The 3-day technology festival will include speakers from around the globe, interactive panel discussions, technical workshops and one-to-one networking opportunities. Marcus Weldon, former President of Bell Labs and former Corporate Chief Technology... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

26th April, 2021

“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

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS

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

AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

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