8 July 2020By Tom Collinstom@TheCork.ie ‘Carrigaline Pottery’ used to be famous, but in the 1970s the company suffered from financial difficulties going first into receivership, and then closing in 1979, in more recent years the famous Shanagarry based pottery expert Stephen Pearce had a presence in the former factory but that too closed. Today, the... Read More
7 July 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Jerry Buttimer, has been elected Leas-Chathaoirleach of the 26th Seanad today (Tuesday). Speaking after the Seanad sitting Senator Buttimer said, “I am honoured to have been elected Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann by my peers today. “I pledge to ensure fair and effective management... Read More
7 July 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Joe Kavanagh has officially reopened the Old Cork Waterworks Experience on the Lee Road. Recently renovated and developed by Cork City Council as a tourist attraction, the Old Cork Waterworks is the best-preserved Victorian water-pumping station in Ireland. The largest flywheel here... Read More
7 July 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork recently lost its Agriculture Minister, as in the new Government Macroom’s Michael Creed (FG) moved to the back benches, but Cork still has an Agri influencer because Labour TD for Cork East Sean Sherlock has been appointed as his parties spokesperson on Social Protection, Rural and Community... Read More
7 July 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has urged the Government to listen to workable solutions from the opposition, that can see tens of thousands of affordable homes built. The Cork South Central Deputy was speaking during a Dáil debate on a Sinn Féin motion tonight. “People have spent... Read More
7 July 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New categories reflect the current ‘COVID19 business environment’ Network Ireland Cork has unveiled new categories for its annual prestigious Businesswoman of the Year Awards, reflecting the new realities of business life in 2020. The Power Within Champion — recognising those who overcame challenges in business arising from COVID-19... Read More
7 July 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork senior hurler Séamus Harnedy has a sister called Cáit, who is supported by Cope Foundation. Séamus says he appreciates how 2,800 people with disabilities in Cork benefit from the well-known charity. Séamus is taking part in the ‘5 Peaks 1 Week’ challenge. The five mountains being targeted... Read More
7 July 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Bingo halls are ready to welcome players back after the long hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Things are not going to be the same as before the crisis, with strict measures to be implemented to protect players. Achieving social distancing goals is going to be a top... Read More
6 July 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton, is pleased to learn that the final hurdle has been passed in granting planning permission for the Carrigtwohill School Campus with confirmation from An Bord Pleanála that no planning objections have been lodged against the development. Approval from An Bord Pleanála... Read More
6 July 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has confirmed that the Civil Defence Unit in Cork will benefit from four new 4WD vehicles that will respond to emergencies and severe weather events. Senator Lombard said, “Minister with responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe, has allocated 32 new Ford Ranger crewcabs as... Read More
5 June 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Renault Kangoos, Nissan Leafs, and Hyundai Konas will be driven by the Council’s Operations staff who deliver road maintenance, housing maintenance, parks management and waste management services, meanwhile two of the cars will be used as ‘pooled vehicles’ for use by all City Hall-based officials who need... Read More
5 July 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Today, as a result of routine profiling and with the assistance of detector dog Eva, Revenue officers seized 75kg of tobacco at Cork Airport. The smuggled tobacco was discovered in the checked baggage of three Irish nationals who had disembarked a flight from Alicante, Spain. The ‘Amber Leaf’... Read More