OPW Heritage card is good value, if you live in Ireland – but for tourists it’s too expensive

8 July 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Aindrias Moynihan has called on the Office of Public Works to consider expanding the options on the Heritage Card so that tourists and visitors from across the country can visit heritage sites in Cork and around Ireland The current card is... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, NEWS

7th July, 2019

‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk in aid of the Mercy Hospital Foundation

7 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork hurling legend Joe Dean officially launched the 2019 ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ Charity walk which is set to return for a 7th year on Sunday, July 21st. The walk will raise vital funds for the Mercy Cancer Care Centre and Psycho-Oncology services. The popular charity walk... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

6th July, 2019

More than 500 patients waiting for cataract surgery in Cork & Kerry – Michael Moynihan

6 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Michael Moynihan says figures released by the Minister for Health reveal the true extent of the waiting list crisis for cataract surgery across Cork and Kerry. At the end of May, there were 523 people waiting for cataract surgery in the... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

5th July, 2019

EAST CORK ENTERTAINMENT: 12 shows announced for Ballymaloe Grainstore

5 July 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A programme of one dozen events beginning in July will be presented in Ballymaloe Grainstore, Shanagarry, East Cork. Under the direction of Rory Allen, the Grainstore offers a wide range of quality performances to audiences in East Cork and beyond. The line-up includes Irish vocal artists, a renowned... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

4th July, 2019

Connolly’s Red Mills announced as sponsors of Cork’s richest greyhound race for three year period

4 July 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Greyhound Board has announced that Connolly’s Red Mills will assume sponsorship of the Irish greyhound Laurels until at least 2021. Red Mills previously sponsored the event, ran in Cork’s Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium, between 2012 and 2014. The Laurels is Cork’s biggest and richest annual greyhound... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, SPORT

3rd July, 2019

ESB Networks announces initial roll out locations for Ireland’s electricity meter upgrade programme

3 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ESB Networks has today (Wednesday 3 July) announced the initial locations in 2019 to benefit from the upgrade of Ireland’s electricity meters to modern smart ready technology. The next generation electricity meters are a key part of Ireland’s Climate Action Plan 2019. Similar meters are currently being rolled... Read More

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

3rd July, 2019

FARMING: Teagasc Moorepark Dairy Open Day

3 July 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Thousands of dairy farmers and dairy industry stakeholders are expected to attend Moorepark ’19, the Teagasc National Dairy Event for 2019, on Wednesday 3rd July at the Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Growing Sustainably’.... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FARMING, NEWS

3rd July, 2019

Greens call for a shift from a car-first approach in the how the NDP affects the region

3 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has called for a shift from a car-first approach to a greater emphasis on public transport, cycling and walking in the how the National Development Plan affects the region. Speaking this afternoon, Green Party councillor in Cork City North East, Oliver Moran, replied... Read More

GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

2nd July, 2019

25 Years of Jurys Inn Cork

2 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This summer marks the 25th anniversary of the opening of Jurys Inn Cork, which first opened its doors in 1994. The central Cork hotel, located on Anderson’s Quay, is one of four Jurys Inn hotels in Ireland and has been a popular destination for holidaymakers and business travellers... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

1st July, 2019

Bishop Fintan Gavin ordained as Bishop of Cork & Ross

1 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork & Ross has a new Bishop since yesterday. Below are photos and the addresses of the outgoing, and incoming Bishops. Words of welcome of Bishop John Buckley at the beginning of Mass for the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Fintan Gavin Fáilte roimh go léir go dtí an... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS

1st July, 2019

€300,000 for South Cork and West Cork Food Companies

1 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork, 19 June 2019: A number of food producers in West and South Cork have benefited from a LEADER initiative that provides up to €200,000 in funding for artisan food companies and food start-ups. Managed by SECAD and supported by Cork County Council, the programme has invested €300,000... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

30th June, 2019

SOCCER: New management for Cork City FC

30 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC is delighted to announce our new management team structure for the remainder of the 2019 season Frank Kelleher will join the men’s first team backroom staff as first team manager. John Cotter will assume the role as men’s first team head coach. Alan Bennett will... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, SPORT