Does Cork Airport suck? are Shannon and Dublin too far away? try Kerry

22 April 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie During the spell of wet weather this day last week (remember Monday? when everyone was wearing coats and jumpers again) we decided to do some summer holiday planning. Living in Cork our Airport of choice is Cork Airport, our second choice is Dublin Airport (2h 45mins drive), and... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

22nd April, 2019

Public health requires bold new approach on E-Cigs – says Cork TD

22 April 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Business, Enterprise and Innovation, and candidate for the European Parliament Billy Kelleher TD has said that protecting public health requires a bold new approach on the regulation and marketing of electronic cigarettes and vaping. His call came following the 15th anniversary of Fianna Fáil... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

21st April, 2019

Josiane thanks people of Cork for Lent support as locals reminded to return Trocaire boxes

21 April 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie As this year’s Trocaire Lenten campaign comes to an end, a young mother from Rwanda has sent a message of thanks to the people of Cork for their donations which have helped to completely change her life. Twenty-five years ago, Josiane Umumarashavu, who was aged 3, survived the... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

21st April, 2019

WEST CORK: Lifeboat in rescue of 40ft Yacht 34 miles off Courtmacsherry

21 April 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Lifeboat Callout to 40 ft Yacht at 7.40 pm last Night. The Courtmacsherry All-Weather RNLI Lifeboat was called out at 7.40 pm last night (Saturday) to go to the aid of a 40 ft Yacht which sought assistance 34 Miles off Courtmacsherry and due south of the Seven... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

21st April, 2019

North Cork communities still waiting on broadband connection – Michael Moynihan

21 April 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister signals further delay to NBP decision Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Michael Moynihan says the lack of broadband in communities in north Cork is placing unfair restrictions on people living there. Deputy Moynihan says there is a palpable frustration in towns and villages which have... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

20th April, 2019

Travel from Cork to Dublin Airport for just €15 with GoBé

20 April 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie • GoBé operates 13 services every day between Cork and Dublin Airport • Luxury coaches with on-board toilets, sockets for charging electrical devices and free Wi-Fi • Promotional fare of €15 single or €25 return, valid until 14 April 2019 GoBé customers can now get from Cork City... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

20th April, 2019

Residential property sales in Cork rise by 2.7% to over 6,000 in 2018 – Value of sales rise by 20% to €1.63bn

20 April 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The level of residential property sales in Munster increased by 2.2% in 2018 to 14,178 according to an analysis of the Property Price Register carried out by leading property website MyHome.ie This means that property sales in Munster accounted for 25% of total national sales of 56,836 last... Read More

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

19th April, 2019

2019 Will Be a Record Year for Port of Cork Cruise Calls

19 April 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The first of 102 cruise liners MV Astoria arrived into Cobh on Monday 1st April. 2019 will be a record year for the Port of Cork with the numbers of scheduled calls the highest the port has ever seen. Capable of handling some of the largest liners, carrying... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

18th April, 2019

€151,782 for South-West Cork harbour projects – Lombard

18 April 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has confirmed that South-West Cork is set to benefit from €151,782 funding for pier and harbour projects. The significant allocation will help Cork County Council to carry out developments on the following projects: – Baltimore Harbour; €14,344 for new power supply facilities, and... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

17th April, 2019

New President of Insurance Institute Cork

17 April 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

17th April, 2019

GRIFFITH COLLEGE: Cork Open day

17 April 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, NEWS

17th April, 2019

WEST CORK SPORT: Brosnan’s Centra Fastnet Triathlon to take place in Schull

17 April 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Brosnan’s Centra Fastnet Triathlon is a firmly established annual event in Schull in beautiful West Cork that attracts a lot of visitors to the area, making for a fun and lively atmosphere around the village. This year as well as having the Sprint distance race there will... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, SPORT