1 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Marathon 2021 is going virtual! Despite the best efforts of the organisers, it won’t be possible to host a traditional Cork City Marathon on the June Bank Holiday this year. Every possible option for a road race was explored, but the safety concerns for all involved... Read More
1 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie LÉ James Joyce (P62) Detains Belgian Registered Fishing Vessel 65 Miles South-East of Mizen Head Yesterday afternoon (28 Feb 21) the Naval Service Vessel LÉ James Joyce (P62) detained a Belgian registered fishing vessel approximately 65 nautical miles South-East of Mizen Head. The detention was in relation to... Read More
1 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Local Enterprise Week 2021 takes place from Monday 1st March to Friday 5th March, 2021 Local Enterprise Week begins today with a jam-packed schedule of free online events. The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Cork City will be working with businesses all week across the city to help them... Read More
1 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork South West Green Party recently welcomed the publication of the Government’s White Paper to End Direct Provision and to establish a New International Protection Support Service. Launched today by the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman TD & Minister Joe O’Brien, Minister... Read More
1 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork ETB are currently celebrating success on the double following the announcement that two of their adult education initiatives were shortlisted for the 2021 Aontas Adult Education Awards – with one group from North Cork delighted to take home the prestigious winners accolade. Cork ETB’s North Cork Upholstery... Read More
28 February 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The post mortems have been completed on the three men who were discovered deceased in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork on Thursday and Friday, 25th & 26th February, 2021. The results of the post mortems will not be released for operational reasons. A number of scenes continue to be preserved... Read More
28 February 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water and Cork County Council wish to advise customers that planned essential works will be carried out in Bandon between 6pm on Monday 01 March and 3am on Tuesday 02 March to tie in a new watermain and safeguard water supply for customers. While repairs are underway,... Read More
27 February 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The first vaccinations at the Covid-19 vaccination centre at the Bishopstown campus of Munster Technological University (MTU) will take place today. GPs will vaccinate patients from certain GP practices aged 85 or over, by appointment only. The HSE is very grateful to MTU for its support to the... Read More
27 February 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Speaking today, at the final day of the Social Democrats’ online National Conference, Holly Cairns TD slammed the Government for its shameful treatment of survivors of Mother and Baby Homes. Following a conversation with guest speaker Dr Maeve O’Rourke, lecturer in Human Rights at the Irish Centre for... Read More
27 February 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The team from Kinsale Spirit Company were in the Port of Cork Container Terminal this week to watch as a shipment of Kinsale Gin and Red Earl Irish Whiskey was loaded for export to China. With sales already gaining pace in the USA, this is the first full... Read More
27 February 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are pleased to announce the signing of Jack Walsh. The striker joins from Avondale United and he told CorkCityFC.ie: “I am delighted to sign for such a great club. I’m really looking forward to working with Colin and the team and to doing my part... Read More
27 February 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Acquired Brain Injury Ireland invites communities in Cork to ‘Raise Some Dough’ during Brain Awareness Week this March. Host a ‘Virtual Bake for Brain Injury’ and raise funds to make a life-changing difference to brain injury survivors This annual fundraising event usually takes place within community centres, schools,... Read More