Petition launched to extend the Marina pedestrianisation

15 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A petition has been launched calling on Cork City Council to extend the pedestrianisation of the Marina in Blackrock beyond the end of August initial deadline. “It’s very clear to see the physical and mental health benefits this pedestrianisation has brought,” said Peter Horgan, Labour Party Local Area... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

15th August, 2020

Moby Dick sculpture unveiled in Irish town where 1956 movie was filmed – Youghal, Co Cork, Ireland

15 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ‘Moby Dick’ Film Commemorated in Youghal with Public Art Scene from movie: The sermon on Jonah from Moby Dick Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Mary Linehan Foley has unveiled a sculpture in Youghal to commemorate the filming of John Huston’s 1954 classic film adaptation of ‘Moby... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

15th August, 2020

THINGS TO SEE IN CORK: New Northern cheetah cubs at Fota Wildlife Park #EastCork

15 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park recently announced the birth of three Northern cheetah cubs (Acinonyx j. soemmeringii) to mother Nimpy and father Sam. Fota is calling on the public to help name the cubs via an online survey on their blog at www.fotawildlife.ie/blog and are offering a chance to win... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT

14th August, 2020

Ireland needs EU support to police its own fishing waters because Irish Naval Service is under resourced

14 August 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie “Until the Naval Service is strengthened, we must look for support from our EU colleagues” The Cork-based Ireland South MEP, Billy Kelleher (Fianna Fail) has called on the Irish Government to reach out to other EU member states with a view to securing support in policing Irish fishing... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

14th August, 2020

@Amazon makes donations to FOUR Cork charities #CSR

14 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A number of charities and community groups in Cork have welcomed donations from the local Amazon Customer Service Centre. Cork Life Centre, Mercy University Hospital, Dress for Success, and Cork Simon Community received donations from the Cork team as part of an Amazon programme to support communities affected... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

14th August, 2020

WEST CORK: Mayor visits flash flood damaged roads in Rosscarbery and Glandore

14 August 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS

14th August, 2020

“This is the SECOND call out to a medical evacuation on Sherkin Island for Baltimore lifeboat this week…”

14 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI were called out to provide a medical evacuation earlier this afternoon (Friday 14 August) from Sherkin Island off the coast of Baltimore, West Cork. The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their all-weather lifeboat at 2.41pm, following a request from the Irish Coast Guard to provide medical assistance... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

14th August, 2020

GOLF: Cope Foundation’s annual Golf Classic fundraiser

14 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Limited number of spots available at key fundraiser for leading Cork charity Only a handful of tee-times remain for Cope Foundation’s annual Golf Classic fundraiser. In its 24th year, the annual event raises much-needed funds for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism and their families. Funds raised from... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS, SPORT

14th August, 2020

David Stanton calls for improved road access to Cobh

14 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The need to upgrade the R624 road from Cobh Cross on the N25 road to Cobh town has been highlighted once again by Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton. Speaking in Cobh recently Deputy Stanton said: “The Belvelly Bridge, constructed over 215 years ago in 1803, was... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

14th August, 2020

Students encouraged to get involved in upcoming ‘VIRTUAL’ BT Young Scientist Exhibition

14 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central Pádraig O’Sullivan has encouraged students to participate in the forthcoming BT Young Scientist Exhibition which will run online next year, respecting the public health guidance. He commented, “The importance of science and technology has never been to the fore as much... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

13th August, 2020

Clonakilty Blackpudding opens Visitor Centre

13 August 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Clonakilty Blackpudding uses a secret recipe that dates back to the late 1800’s First, it was made in Clonakilty town, then it outgrew the Pearse Street ‘Edward Twomey’ Butchers premises. From 1992 it was made in an industrial Estate in Little Island near Cork City. Coming full circle;... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FARMING, NEWS

13th August, 2020

Where to get a facemask for your sports team? #CountyColours

13 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With Mandatory Facemasks now a reality, we all need to get used to the new normal of wearing a Facemask in the coming weeks or even months. What that does not mean however, is that we are confined to wearing the no-frills Chinese surgical mask all the time.... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS