Nature Inspired Sculptures in Midleton Lodge Park cause quite a Buzz

29 July 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Midleton’s Lodge Park is now home to a fairy dwelling and a collection of woodland creatures, inspired by nature, carved by artist Will Fogarty, Fear na Coillte and commissioned by Cork County Council. From the delightfully surprising blooming of hundreds of rare bee orchids, a result of a... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

28th July, 2020

They were 1.5 miles from shore in a supermarket inflatable boat, having lost their paddles…

28 July 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Former Lifeboatman saves two men in supermarket boat Aengus O’Donovan, a former Crosshaven RNLI crew member was returning to Crosshaven in his trawler, the 10m Majestic IV this afternoon when he spotted two young men in a supermarket inflatable boat/toy with no lifejackets approximately 1 mile south of... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

28th July, 2020

Suspected Human Trafficking: Gardai search premises in Charleville/Mallow, County Cork

28 July 2020, 3pm By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí in Cork carry out searches in relation to suspected human trafficking An intelligence-led operation took place on 26th July 2020 in relation to suspected human trafficking in the Cork North Garda Division. Two premises in the Charleville/Mallow area were searched on foot of warrant and 24... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS

28th July, 2020

How to improve small business social media

28 July 2020 By Roger L. Jones roger@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has called on the European Commission to ensure that small and family-run tourism businesses in Cork are supported during this difficult time, especially when it comes to enhancing their digital skills. MEP Clune was speaking during a debate on the future of... Read More

BUSINESS, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

27th July, 2020

Fota announce two new critically endangered Black and White Ruffed lemur babies

27 July 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Today Fota Wildlife Park announced the birth of two Black and white ruffed lemur babies (Varecia variegatea) to mother Cloud who is eighteen years old and eight-year-old Fota-born dad Paraic. The baby lemurs were born on the 6th June after a gestation period of 102 days. The new... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

27th July, 2020

@CorkChamber consider how Cork business will survive COVID19

27 July 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Despite confidence in the Irish economy resting at 48% among members of the business community, and notwithstanding the pandemic, Brexit and climate change, sentiment remains high and businesses remain resolutely focussed on a positive future for Cork says a major report launched today by Cork Chamber of Commerce.... Read More

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27th July, 2020

€1,900 for 7 day Cork to Dublin Train luxury train, with plenty of stops #SimilarToOrientExpress

27 July 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork, Cobh and the village of Blarney are to be visited by holidaymakers travelling on a new deluxe train, coach and accommodation tour soon to be operated by Dublin-based Railtours Ireland in association with Iarnród Éireann. Marketed under the title of ‘The Emerald Pullman’, the tour will visit... Read More

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26th July, 2020

LIFE AFTER COVID: Aircoach resumes Cork & Belfast services, but with only 24 seats

26 July 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie From Monday, July 27th, Aircoach will resume limited services on their Cork (704X) and Belfast (705X) routes. Both services will operate seven days a week. All other services will remain temporarily suspended until further notice. In March, Aircoach’s services ground to a halt as a result of the... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

26th July, 2020

52% of Septic Tanks Tested in Cork Failed Inspection in 2019

26 July 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Call on Government to roll out awareness campaign on grant support and nationwide training programme for homeowners and planning authorities More than 1 in every 4 domestic waste water treatment systems nationwide inspected in 2019 were a risk to human health or the environment, and even though the... Read More

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

25th July, 2020

Charlesfort in Kinsale open for free until the end of the year

25 July 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Admission to Charlesfort (Kinsale, Co Cork, Ireland) will be free until the end of the year to help local tourism in Cork, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Lombard said the move comes as part of the Government’s July Stimulus Plan in an effort to encourage domestic tourists to... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

24th July, 2020

Midleton Mens shed secure site near town centre for new workshop and rec area

24 July 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Midleton Men’s Shed is a community-based, organisation which is open to men of all ages for self-betterment in a safe environment For the last 15 months or so, Midleton Men’s Shed has been located in the village of Carrigtwohill, rather than in the town of Midleton as their... Read More

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24th July, 2020

Irish Rail adds extra carriages on Dublin Heuston <> Cork Kent service

24 July 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In response to increased customer demand at weekends. Irish Rail have announced that additional services will operate on the busy days of Friday to Sunday inclusive on the following routes Dublin Heuston <> Cork Dublin Heuston <>Limerick/Ennis Dublin Heuston <>Tralee Dublin Heuston <> Galway A “special” (i.e. reduced) timetable... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS