WEST CORK: Close encounter with a dragon in Allihies Men’s Shed

2 July 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie It may well have been the first time that the Men’s Shed in Allihies hosted a dragon, certainly one from North Dublin. The dragon in question is an imaginary one, created by Cork-born illustrator Sheena Dempsey and Jane Landy (formerly a demented mammy) from Skerries. The character, named... Read More

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2nd July, 2018

SOCCER: Cork City FC v Portsmouth

2 July 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City welcome Portsmouth to Turner’s Cross tonight, for a Cork Airport friendly fixture, kick-off 7 pm. City boss John Caulfield expects to field a much-changed line-up, with new signing Damien Delaney set to make his first appearance since re-joining the club. Speaking ahead of the game, Caulfield... Read More

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2nd July, 2018

Bandon fireman joined by Rob Heffernan to launch ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ 2018 in aid of Mercy Cancer Appeal

2 July 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Olympic race walker and star of RTE’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’, Rob Heffernan joined Bandon fireman, Dave Crean to officially launch this year’s ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk in aid of the Mercy Hospital Foundation. The annual 22km walk will start at 9am on Sunday, July... Read More

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1st July, 2018

WATER SHORTAGES IN CORK: but it’s worse in Dublin where Irish Water are implementing legal ‘Water Conservation Orders’

1 July 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As the warm weather continues, the demand on water supplies is outstripping the supply across the country. Irish Water is appealing to the public to conserve water as much as possible and to avoid unnecessary use of water. As flows in rivers and water levels in boreholes reduce,... Read More

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1st July, 2018

ROWING: Fermoy Sprints Rowing Regatta

1 July 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Fermoy Sprints Rowing Regatta takes place this Sunday July 1st with more than 30 clubs and 580 boats competing in 212 races, scheduled every three minutes from 8am, in the centre of the town on the River Blackwater. The regatta which has been running for over 50... Read More

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1st July, 2018

NO HOPE FOR MILLENNIALS: House prices rise 7% in Cork City

1 July 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie €273,894, that’s how much you need to buy a house in Cork City. This is – of course – an average, but it speaks volumes about the problems facing millennials and other young people looking to upgrade from renting to owning. In Cork City, prices in the first... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

30th June, 2018

Gardai appealing for witnesses to Hit and Run at Liscarroll, Co Cork – two weeks ago on 17 June

30 June 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Gardaí in Mallow are renewing their appeal for information following a suspected fatal hit-and-run collision in Co. Cork. An investigation was launched following the discovery of a body of a 67-year-old Alister Hines on the road side at Ballybane, Liscarroll shortly before 9.30am on the 17th June, 2018.... Read More

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30th June, 2018

CORK ENTERTAINMENT: Hothouse Flowers to perform at Tracton Arts Festival

30 June 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The fourth annual Tracton Arts Festival will run from 5th to 8th July at the Tracton Arts and Community Centre, a restored Georgian former schoolhouse in Minane Bridge, Cork. The festival opens on Thursday 5th July at 7pm, followed by a free gig by funky soul band, Musical... Read More

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30th June, 2018

LUCKY yet UNLUCKY! Cork lotto winner has less than one week left to claim prize

30 June 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie They were lucky enough to win, but perhaps the luck ran out when it came to keeping the ticket and checking the numbers? A lucky National Lottery player from Cork has less than one week to claim a EuroMillions prize worth €40,872 that they won on Friday April... Read More

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30th June, 2018

CHICKEN AND EGG: Excessive ticket prices are causing inflation – says Cork TD

30 June 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Billy Kelleher has said that everyday activities such as going to GAA matches or attending music concerts are becoming out of reach for ordinary people due to rocketing ticket prices. “Summer in Ireland has always been marked by families heading... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

30th June, 2018

Consumers must now force mortgage rate war – McGrath

30 June 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Carrigaline based Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath has said consumers must now force a mortgage rate war by voting with their feet and following the best rate of interest. Deputy McGrath was commenting following Ulster Bank’s decision to cut its 2-year fixed rate to a... Read More

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29th June, 2018

RELIGION: Fr Mathew Commemoration in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Cork

29 June 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Cork Pioneer Association held the 8th Fr Mathew Commemoration on Wednesday evening – 27th June – in St Joseph’s Cemetery in heavenly weather conditions. Members of the Ballyphehane Pipe Band led the parade to Fr Mathews graveside where Canon Michael Murphy P.P. Ballyphehane recited the prayers and... Read More

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