€1.5 million: That’s how much Cork is getting in the ‘Disabled Persons Grant Scheme’

15 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie €1.5 million funding has been allocated for the Disabled Persons Grant Scheme in Cork City & County, a Government Senator has said. The Disabled Persons Grant Scheme provides funding for extensions and adaptations to existing social housing stock such as grab rails, disabled access ramps, and wet rooms.... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

15th September, 2017

Too busy to get a physical EUROMILLIONS ticket? or want to bet on FOREIGN LOTTERIES – try Jackpot.com

15 September 2017, Friday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The EuroMillions Superdraw is one of the biggest lottery draws in Europe. You could now get your hands on the €130 Million jackpot from any country when you pick your numbers at Jackpot.com. The Superdraw only happens a few times a year. Here is how to be... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

14th September, 2017

BLACKROCK VILLAGE: Lord Mayor Praises community ahead of inaugural ‘Blackrock Village Festival’

14 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Tony Fitzgerald (Fianna Fail) has praised the work of the local community in Blackrock ahead of the inaugural Blackrock Village Festival. The Festival takes place on Saturday 16th September 2017, from 2-6pm. ‘It is just a short three months since the... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

14th September, 2017

ENGLISH MARKET: Excellent progress on interior facelift

14 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The English Market, Ireland’s oldest indoor food market, has undergone a significant transformation as almost 60% of the stalls have undergone renovations and refurbishments and with more intending to do so in the near future. The world renowned market is an iconic place in Cork and the Market... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

14th September, 2017

CUSTOMS: €21,000 cash seized at Cork Airport

14 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This morning Revenue officers at Cork Airport seized more than €21,000 in cash when they stopped and searched a passenger on an outbound flight. The Lithuanian national was questioned and the cash, suspected to be the proceeds of, or intended for use in, criminal activity, was seized in... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

14th September, 2017

THINGS TO DO IN CORK: ‘Sounds from a Safe Harbour’ takes place this weekend

14 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When: Thursday 14th-Sunday 17th September 2017 Where: Various Locations, Cork City Sounds from a Safe Harbour returns to Cork City this weekend, bringing music, dance, visual art and conversation, to over 60 venues across Leeside. Curated by Bryce & Aaron Dessner of The National, Mary Hickson, Cillian... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

14th September, 2017

BALLINCOLLIG: writers group host Coffee morning for Muscular Dystrophy Ireland

14 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Ballincollig Writing Group called ‘Litwrits’ are in the initial stages of releasing their second book in early November. The book will be called ‘Further Tales from the White Horse’ and proceeds from the sale will go to Muscular Dystrophy Ireland. There will be a coffee morning in... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

14th September, 2017

EAST CORK: Midleton FEAST Food Festival events continue

14 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The FEAST Food Festival ran from the 4th to the 10th of September, but events continue. ‘Food Fusion’ is an integration project to celebrate cultural diversity through food. It is supported by the Communities Integration Fund and the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme. Join the Food Fusion... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS

13th September, 2017

DUNMANWAY & ROSSCARBERY: Cork County Council given Govt funds to BUILD social housing

13 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork South West T.D. and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jim Daly, has today confirmed that Dunmanway and Rosscarbery areas are to receive funding to purchase and construct additional houses to assist local families who are currently on the local authority housing list, and awaiting... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

13th September, 2017

FATAL ROAD ACCIDENT: Woman cyclist aged in 60s dies after Ringaskiddy Road tractor collision

13 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a tractor and a female cyclist on the N28 Cork-Ringaskiddy Road which occurred around 1pm. A cyclist in her 60s suffered serious injuries when she was involved in a collision with a tractor. The driver of the tractor was... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

13th September, 2017

HOMELESS CRISIS: Cork business leaders to sleep outdoors in Historic Cork Gaol to fundraise

13 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Focus Ireland is calling on business leaders and influencers to sign up for its annual “Shine A Light Night” sleep out to raise €500,000 in vital funds for its life-line services to tackle homelessness. This is the sixth year of the event that sees the business community swap... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

13th September, 2017

IRISH EDUCATION SYSTEM: needs “root and branch reform” – says Cork MEP

13 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork based Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ni Riada has called for root and branch reform of the Irish education system. The Ireland South MEP was speaking at an event she organised in the European Parliament entitled Quality Education For All. The conference heard contributions from MEPs and... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN