NEWS: Raffeen Dump Closes

5 February 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Raffeen Civic Amenity Site – previously known as ‘Raffeen Dump’, then ‘Raffeen Landfill’ – closes for maintenance today. The closure is expected to last 3 weeks. Raffeen is located 10 km south-east of Cork City, or 2km south-west of Monkstown. The landfilling of waste at former quarry took... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

4th February, 2018

County Cork wins Best Community-Based Initiative at the 2018 All-Ireland Community and Council Awards

4 February 2018, Sunday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie County Cork wins Best Community-Based Initiative at the 2018 All-Ireland Community and Council Awards. In the 2018 All Ireland Community and Council Awards – held in Croke Park, Dublin, last evening – the County of Cork was awarded Best Community-Based Initiative with regard to ‘Centenary Commemorations in... Read More

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

4th February, 2018

JAN 2018: Musician Kevin Jansson is Cork Person of the Month

4 February 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Multi-talented musician Kevin Jansson, hailed as one of the finest of his generation, is the January 2018 recipient of the Cork Person of the Month award. From an early age, 17 year old Kevin from Wilton, Cork, showed promise in his musical skills. In fact, he gave his... Read More

NEWS

4th February, 2018

NEWS IN PHOTOS: Kraftwerk, Jack Johnson, Gavin James, and Chic featuring Niall Rodgers added to Live at the Marquee

4 February 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

4th February, 2018

FISHING: Cork City & Co Cork dominate in new Angling catches report for 2017

4 February 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork city and county feature prominently in a new Angling catches report for 2017. In Cork city, The Lough and Cork Harbour are highlighted in the Irish Specimen Fish Committee Report 2017, which was published this week. The largest Carp recorded in Ireland last year was caught at... Read More

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

3rd February, 2018

Cork Convention Bureau attends launch of new tourism strategy to grow tourist numbers from the United States to 2 million

3 January 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie New strategy targets +23% growth in American visitors by 2021 The United States offers considerable potential for Irish tourism, according to a new Tourism Ireland strategy launched this week by Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin TD. The launch was attended by tourism industry leaders... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

3rd February, 2018

MITCHELSTOWN: Free Road Safety Event tomorrow

3 February 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council will host a Road Safety Event on Sunday, February 4th from 9.30am to 4pm in the car park of Mitchelstown Leisure Centre. This is a free event with everyone welcome to attend. The RSA Road shuttle and roll over simulator will be on site enabling... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

3rd February, 2018

FARMING: Concern for sheep farmers as scanning shows reduced number of ewes in lamb

3 February 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan has said that he is worried that the number of lambs born in 2018 will drop putting further financial pressure on farmers and potentially increasing prices for consumers. Deputy Moynihan was commenting after a large number of local sheep farmers contacted him... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

2nd February, 2018

Distinguished Service Medal Award Ceremony at Haulbowline

2 January 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D., today attended the Distinguished Service Medal Award Ceremony of Sub Lieutenant, now Lieutenant-Commander, Jamie Cotter for his part in Operation Sea Bight. The ceremony took place at the Naval Base, Haulbowline in County Cork. Addressing the attendees, the... Read More

FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

2nd February, 2018

New funding will support Cork volunteers

2 February 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Volunteer Bureau is set for a funding boost, Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has said. Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Seán Kyne TD, has approved a national allocation of €3.5 million to support volunteering across Ireland, of which €123,800 has been... Read More

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2nd February, 2018

Cork Airport Passenger Numbers Up 5% in January

2 February 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Airport recorded a 5% increase in passenger numbers in January compared to the same period in 2017. Traffic rose across all the geographical markets served by Cork Airport, the country’s second busiest, and best connected international airport after Dublin. Passenger volumes to and from eastern Europe had... Read More

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2nd February, 2018

NEWS IN PHOTOS: Cork City Marathon 2018 launched in City Hall

2 February 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Taking place on Sunday 3rd June, the Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon is more than a marathon with Full, Half, Team Relay and Youth Challenge categories available to runners and walkers alike. Register now to avail of discounted rates at www.corkcitymarathon.ie. For helpful training tips or to share... Read More

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