MIDLETON HISTORY: Why is the town name spelt with only one letter D?

7 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Midleton is the name of a town in County Cork, Ireland. It’s one of the most misspelt Irish town names! with many people spelling it as Middleton. The fact that a person called Kate Middleton is now a celebrity has exacerbated this. Interestingly there is something of a... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

6th June, 2020

SOLVED: How often does it rain in Cork?

6 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Quick answer: It rains 146 days each year, in Cork On average, June has the least rainy days in Cork, so enjoy the next few weeks while they last In meteorology, precipitation is the umbrella term (pun intended) for any water vapour that falls under gravity from clouds.... Read More

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

6th June, 2020

Cork Airport is losing money, because COVID19 has seen air travel collapse by 99%

6 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has cost daa an estimated €160 million in lost turnover so far and will see the company record significant financial losses this year. daa has operations in 16 countries and the global pandemic has affected all of its businesses. Traffic at Dublin... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

6th June, 2020

Cork’s ugliest building is University College Cork’s Kane Science Building

6 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie If I asked you to name a building in Cork which looks like something from Soviet-era Russia you would probably think of the Science Building – more recently known as the ‘Kane’ Building in University College Cork. It was built from 1968 to 1971. By way of comparison;... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS, PROPERTY

6th June, 2020

1,557 Cork volunteers respond to Govt call for during COVID crisis

6 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has commended the fantastic support of local volunteers in response to the Covid-19 crisis. Since March, when the call for people to sign up to support the community response to COVID in Cork, 1,557 people from the area have registered to volunteer through... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

6th June, 2020

Even more Online Services available from Cork County Council

6 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s online customer service portal ‘Your Council’ has made a raft of new adaptive and creative services available in response to the evolving needs and challenges posed by our new way of living alongside Covid 19. From simplifying business grant applications to sharing good news stories... Read More

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6th June, 2020

PROPERTY: €1.25m mansion in Blackrock, Cork City Suburbs ‘Ashton Park House’

6 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Asking price: €1,250,000 What: 6 bedroomed ‘Ashton Park House’, Ashton Park, Blackrock, Cork City Suburbs, T12 NX7F (the last house in a quiet cul-de-sac, just East of Ashton school) Property Description A striking detached double fronted family home with a mature garden in an excellent setting just off... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, PROPERTY

6th June, 2020

How many cases of COVID19 in Cork?

6 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Dublin has the highest number of cases at 12,127 (48% of all cases) followed by Cork with 1,528 cases The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 9 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,678* COVID-19 related deaths... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

6th June, 2020

COVID19: Temporary Wage Subsidy scheme extended until end of Augus

6 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The extension of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme to assist those financially affected by Covid-19 until the end of August is a crucial support for thousands of people in Cork, Fine Gael TD Colm Burke has said. On top of this, the Fine Gael led Government has also confirmed the... Read More

BUSINESS, FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

6th June, 2020

How far can I travel during COVID19? From Monday EVERYwhere in Co Cork!

6 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The acceleration of the Government’s Phase 2 reopening plan has been made possible thanks in no small part to the huge efforts of the people of Cork, Fine Gael Deputy Colm Burke has said. Deputy Colm Burke said: “My colleagues in Cabinet have agreed to implement all elements of Phase 2 and to... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

6th June, 2020

County Council tackles potholes with €2.1 million contract

8 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The scope of works to be undertaken will include road resurfacing, major road reconstruction, traffic calming measures, drainage and associated works. Cork County Council has announced the commencement of the Cork County Road Resurfacing Contract for 2020 at a total cost of €2.1 million. The company appointed, Lagan... Read More

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