13 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland’s first fully-guided pilgrim journey has been launched today. The guided journey along Ireland’s passported pilgrim paths will take place during Heritage Week (19 – 26 August). The five ancient routes included on the Irish Pilgrim Passport are: Tochar Phadraig, Co Mayo; St Kevin’s Way, Co Wicklow; Cosán... Read More
13 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Labour Local Area Representative[*1] in Cork South Central Peter Horgan has called for a comprehensive traffic management plan for the Blackrock and Ballintemple areas of Cork ahead of three Ed Sheeran concerts next May. “The latest addition of a third concert is no doubt welcomed by fans... Read More
13 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Come and see the new Sumatran tiger and cheetah cubs – All proceeds raised will go to the charity In two weeks time, on Thursday, 27 July, Fota Wildlife Park in Cork will host a fundraising Twilight Walk for BUMBLEance, the Children’s National Ambulance Service. The walk will take... Read More
12 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The increase in capital spending on infrastructure by €500m annually to 2021, as announced today by Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe, must make room for progressing the long awaited delivery of the M20, Cork and Limerick Chambers have stated. The Chambers were commenting... Read More
12 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Parents must be supported with ‘astronomical Back to School Costs’ – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD Sinn Féin spokesperson on Children & Youth Affairs Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD (Cork South Central) raised concerns about the ever spiralling costs of sending children back to school. The summer months pose some... Read More
12 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Huge Public response to the Affordable Childcare Campaign – says Senator Parents have been encouraged to inform themselves about childcare supports that will help them financially, and figures indicate a positive public response. Over 173,000 page visits were recorded last month to an information website – affordablechildcare.ie –... Read More
12 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Glucksman, University College Cork has successfully retained its full accreditation with the Museum Standards Programme for Ireland. The Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI), which started in 2006 with just 12 participants, now has 57 museums across the island of Ireland, participating in it. The programme recognises excellence in... Read More
12 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West TD, Michael Moynihan has said that the upcoming Development Plan must include full funding for the M20 Cork to Limerick motorway otherwise local communities in North Cork will feel that they have been ignored again by the Government. Deputy Moynihan was commenting in advance of... Read More
12 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council takes action in relation to advertising vehicles, trailers, signs, including vehicles for sale on public roads. Cork County Council has launched a new policy to deal with unauthorised advertising vehicles, trailers, signs, including vehicles offered for sale on public roads. Using powers contained in the... Read More
12 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park are delighted to present a series of talks on ladybirds in Ireland. They are working with University College Cork on a citizen science project to map out the location of ladybirds in Ireland. The All Ireland Ladybird Survey is an online research project... Read More
12 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Department of Finance briefing document prepared for Minister Paschal Donohoe argued the 9% VAT rate should be scrapped and that a return to the 13.5 per cent rate would yield €500 million a year. Ireland South MEP and member of the EU Tourism Taskforce Deirdre Clune has... Read More
12 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Luke Field, Labour Party Local Area Representative for the Cork City South West ward, has highlighted the poor condition of footpaths in the Glasheen area. ‘The condition of some of these paths is borderline pathetic––you’d feel like you’re taking a gamble just walking along them,’ commented Mr Field.... Read More