Morning TV show to be broadcast from Cork City

2 December 2020, Wednesday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This Thursday Ireland AM will be live from Cork featuring number of local businesses As part of Virgin Media’s #BackingBusiness campaign that launched in March, ‘Ireland AM’ will be broadcasting live from Cork this Thursday, 3rd December from 7am – 10am. Presenter Alan Hughes will be live... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT

2nd December, 2020

The Pros and Cons of Online Gambling in Ireland

2 December 2020 By Roger M Jones roger@TheCork.ie Playing a game of roulette or blackjack can be an addictive, fun and challenging pass time for a lot of people. After all, it enhances your playing skills, encourages you to improve your strategy while providing a chance to win money. Despite all the fun aspects of... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

1st December, 2020

Port of Cork and CLdN Announce Second Call from Cork to Zeebrugge

1 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company have welcomed CLdN’s decision to add a second weekly call from Cork to Zeebrugge to cope with the increasing demand on the current route. Adding a second call will offer CLdN customers a quicker turnaround, as well as bypassing the UK land bridge... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

1st December, 2020

Medical Tattoos no longer needed for Radiotherapy thanks to new tech at CUH

1 December 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Hospital is the first public centre in Ireland to utilise this type of technology The Radiation Oncology Department at Cork University Hospital (CUH) has installed new state-of-the-art surface guided technology that will make the patient experience more comfortable with pin-point accuracy, improving therapy delivery and enabling the Centre... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

1st December, 2020

SOPHIE’S: Cork’s newest rooftop restaurant set to open from December 11th

1 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork’s newest rooftop restaurant set to open from December 11th – but has an unusual name A new rooftop restaurant in high rise Cork City Centre is opening and it’s called Sophie’s Sophie’s is a modern glasshouse restaurant, boasting panoramic views of Cork city. Sophie’s, the 6th-floor skyline... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

1st December, 2020

COVID19 testing centre gets shelter to protect staff from winter weather

1 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie TD for Cork North Central Padraig O’Sullivan has welcomed delivery of the shelter at the Covid Testing Centre at St Mary’s Primary Care Centre campus (still commonly known locally as “The Orthopaedic” Hospital). Deputy O’Sullivan commented “This shelter is long overdue. The staff at St. Mary’s Testing Centre... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

1st December, 2020

CARRIGALINE TRAFFIC: Government provide €6.4m funding Relief Road, which includes new Bridge over Owenbue River

1 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has secured over €7 million to deliver key infrastructure projects in Carrigaline and Kanturk. The Council has secured €6.4 million from the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, under the Urban Regeneration & Development Fund, for the delivery of the Carrigaline Western Relief Road,... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

1st December, 2020

MACRA NEWS: Sucking lemons for Charity

1 December 2020 By Aisling Walsh, PRO, Seandun Macra news@TheCork.ie This week was a busy one for Seandún Macra. Whitechurch Macra na Feirme successfully held a very entertaining quiz on Thursday. Thanks a million. We had a brilliant night. Thank you to Denise and Fergal and Meg and Vincent for taking on the hosting duties.... Read More

NEWS

1st December, 2020

Why was a Cork Cathedral trending on twitter? #SFB150 @DrPaulColton

1 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s Church of Ireland Cathedral – Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral – was trending on social media as #SFB150 for many hours yesterday, Monday 30th November, the 150th Anniversary of the Consecration of the Cathedral by Bishop John Gregg on 30th November 1870. Cork people, people with Cork connections... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

30th November, 2020

Cork County’s Colourful Heritage Book Returns

30 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Following the success of Cork County Council’s original ‘The Colourful Heritage of County Cork’ bilingual colouring book, a second volume has now been launched as part of the Council’s ‘Keep Well’ wellbeing campaign. Volume Two of the popular series features 30 brand new sites from across the county,... Read More

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

30th November, 2020

Leakage from Cork’s Victorian-era water supply network IS being tackled – Irish Water

30 November 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie In recent years, Irish Water and Cork City Council have completed extensive work in Cork, delivering a far more secure and reliable water supply for the city. This has resulted in over 5.5 million litres of water per day being saved in Cork City in 2020. A critical... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

29th November, 2020

VIDEO: Documentary on the ‘Burning of Cork’ by Crown Forces

29 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Many people have heard of ‘The Burning of Cork’ of 11th and 12th December 1920. It’s in the news this week as the 100th-anniversary approaches. Check out these two videos from YouTube to learn more about this important event in the history of Cork City. A modern documentary... Read More

NEWS