NEW BOOK: ‘Newspapers and Journalism in Cork, 1910-1923’ by Alan McCarthy PhD

30 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Hardback, 320 pages, ISBN 978-184682-848-5, RRP €45.00 Available 4 September 2020 https://www.fourcourtspress.ie/books/2020/newspapers-and-journalism-in-cork-city-and-county-1910-1923/ Newspapers played a key role in shaping and reflecting public opinion during the Irish Revolution, 1910–23. County Cork was home to Skibbereen’s Southern Star and Skibbereen Eagle, and Cork city institutions the Cork Examiner and Cork... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

29th August, 2020

New artwork on Grand Parade celebrates Cork’s post punk scene

29 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New artwork on Grand Parade pays homage to Corks vibrant post punk music scene 40 years ago, and heralds the anniversary of an album recorded in Cork in the summer of 1980. Kaught at the Kampus was recorded live in the Arcadia and includes tracks from four of... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

29th August, 2020

Cork accounts for second most Rentokil callouts for seagulls and other pest birds so far this year

29 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Rentokil advises public regarding seagulls and other pest birds following rise in callouts Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, is issuing a warning to the public regarding the dangers presented by seagulls and other pest birds following a significant rise in callouts so far this year. The pest... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

28th August, 2020

Cork County beaches impacted by recent adverse weather

28 August 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Recent storms and continuing heavy rainfall events mean precautionary water quality notices will remain in place for 15 beaches across Cork County until at least September 3rd. High levels of bacteria have been detected at Oysterhaven and Redbarn and following discussions with the HSE, “Do Not Swim Prohibition... Read More

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

28th August, 2020

County Cork suppliers in ‘Grow with Aldi Supplier Programme’ gearing up for Christmas

28 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Since the Grow with Aldi Supplier Development Programme launched in 2018, over €2.5 million has been invested by Aldi to bring innovative, exciting and tasty Irish products to the shelves of all 143 Aldi stores nationwide. From coffee to kombucha, and chilli sauce to candy floss, a wide... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

28th August, 2020

AXA scales up prize fund for local charities

28 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Good news for charities in Cork asAXA scales up prize fund for local charities in response to “incredible demand”. Initiative will allow 4 heroes to each nominate a charity to receive €20,000 Following “incredible demand”, AXA is to dramatically increase the value of the fund which it will... Read More

NEWS

27th August, 2020

CORK POLITICS: If Simon Coveney heads to Europe, then who would take his Cork South Central seat? Cllr Des Cahill?

27 August 2020By Tom Collinstom@TheCork.ie Political speculation Former Lord Mayor of Cork Des Cahill (FG) tipped to succeed Simon Coveney (FG) in Cork South Central As we reported earlier today Carrigaline native and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney T.D. is odds on to become the next EU Commissioner following the resignation of Phil Hogan.... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

27th August, 2020

Gaggin for Data: Three Mobile confirms uptake in 4G data usage

27 August 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Data traffic in Gaggin, Cork increases fivefold following technology updates by Three Ireland Residents of Gaggin, West Cork (a rural area located South South West of Bandon) have seen their internet connectivity transformed following a significant technology update in the area from Three Ireland. With some residents from... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

27th August, 2020

OPW ‘Flood Minister’ Patrick O’Donovan visits Bantry and Bandon

27 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley joined Minister Patrick O’Donovan, Minister of State at the Office of Public Works (OPW) to meet with those affected by flooding in Bantry and Bandon this week. A period of intense rain, which saw over 50mm fall in... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS

27th August, 2020

A Cork Hotel is hosting the Largest Sculpture Exhibition in Ireland

27 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Sculpture Exhibition has been installed at The Montenotte Hotel’s sunken Victorian Gardens for the next four weeks, in association with the Kildare Gallery. In keeping with The Montenotte’s commitment to support Irish art and culture, 39 sculptures by 18 Irish artists, including Bob Quinn, Stephanie Hess and... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

27th August, 2020

€5 million in student supports announced

27 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, has announced a comprehensive financial package of €5 million to support students’ wellbeing and mental health. This significant funding increase comes at a time of great urgency around student support and re-opening planning for the... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

27th August, 2020

Carrigaline water mains to be fixed

27 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water replacing ageing water mains on the Kilmoney Road Upper, Carrigaline Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing over 650 meters of problematic water mains to tackle the high levels of water leakage on the Kilmoney Road Upper in Carrigaline and improve the... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS