#PublicConsultation – Govt Dept wants public opinions on proposed disposable coffee cup levy (and other levies)

7 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie “I encourage people in Cork to have their say on these landmark proposals.” Member of the Special Climate Action Committee, Carrigaline based Senator Tim Lombard, has confirmed that a public consultation has been launched regarding several proposed environmental levies designed to encourage more sustainable behaviour. The consultation was... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

6th November, 2019

Bumper Cruise Season Brings over 243,000 Visitors to Cork

6 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie There is only one more cruise ship is left to visit in December, for what has been a record cruise season for the Port of Cork with 100 cruise liners visiting in 2019. In total over 243,000 passengers and crew visited the region with many passengers visiting Cork... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS

6th November, 2019

RTE to Close Limerick studio, axe DAB radio, sell RTE Guide

6 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie No mention of selling Cork studio (which had been rumoured) in today’s announcement, but elsewhere in Munster Limerick studio is to close A reduction in staff numbers of 200, the closure of the current Limerick studio and the digital radio network, and the sale of the RTÉ Guide... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

6th November, 2019

AUDIO: 5,500 School children “practically offline” in Cork East – Sherlock

6 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Over 5,500 school children in schools across Mallow, Fermoy, Midleton and Cobh are in schools with broadband speeds of less than 20 MBs, says Cork East TD Seán Sherlock. “These numbers highlight a digital divide in this country with Dublin doing well but schools outside the M50 doing... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

6th November, 2019

MACROOM & KANTURK will receive rural regeneration funding

6 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Christopher O’ Sullivan today welcomed news that Cork County Council has been successful in securing government funding of over €2.6million for rural regeneration in the towns of Macroom and Kanturk in County Cork. The Government’s Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF)... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

6th November, 2019

CORK DOCKLANDS: Details unveiled of Planned Skyscraper on Sextant Pub/Careys Tools site

6 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie JCD Group today have confirmed it has formally lodged its planning application with An Bord Pleanála to construct a large-scale residential “build to rent” scheme in Cork’s docklands in response to the severe shortage of quality rental accommodation in the City. The development, if approved, will be a... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

6th November, 2019

Bord Gáis continue to support Barnados in Knocknaheeny, Cork

6 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Barnardos Children’s Charity have celebrated the continued support of Bord Gáis to their centre in Knocknaheeny. The Barnardos Brighter Futures Centre is committed to improving the educational outcomes of children living in the area. The Barnardos Family Support Project in Knocknaheeny provides a calm and non-judgemental space for... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

6th November, 2019

Lotto Luck Makes Cork Punter €7,505 Richer

6 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Entertainment NewsA County Cork punter is thanking their lucky stars for taking a modest punt on three EuroMillions numbers after they landed a tasty four-figure sum. The anonymous customer placed a €5 treble in a BoyleSports shop on Tuesday and was left hoping for numbers 25, 33 and... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

6th November, 2019

Man arrested and €352,000 Worth of Drugs Seized in Cork City

6 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It has today emerged that Gardaí have arrested a man in his 30s and seized approximately €350,000 of suspected heroin and €2,000 of suspected cocaine in Cork city yesterday, Tuesday 5th November, 2019. As part of an operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in Cork city,... Read More

NEWS

6th November, 2019

CORK TOURISM: Spike Island is ‘Best Attraction’ in Prestigious ITTA Awards

6 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Spike Island has been named “Best Attraction” at the prestigious “International Travel and Tourism Awards” 2019, the ITTAs hosted at The Magazine in London yesterday evening. This recognition of the achievements of Cork County Council in the development of the former prison site into a world class visitor... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

6th November, 2019

Cork University Hospital is busy, very busy #Statement

6 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork University Hospital (CUH) has issued a statement this evening stating their facility has been exceptionally busy in recent weeks. “Due to this increased level of activity and subsequent admissions, it is regrettable that some patients may experience a delay in the ED. The increase in attendance is... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

6th November, 2019

€2.6 million for transformative projects in Kanturk and Macroom – O’Shea

6 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Some €2.6 million has been allocated for transformative regeneration projects in Kanturk and Macroom, according to Cork North West General Election candidate Councillor John Paul O’Shea. Cllr. O’Shea said: “This is fantastic news for both Kanturk and Macroom, and the wider Cork North West region in general. The... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS