TOURISM: Fota Wildlife Park offering visitors chance to name baby Giraffe

1 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park is delighted to announce that a baby female giraffe calf was born late in April to mother Sapphire and father Tadhg. The new arrival landed – literally as giraffes give birth while standing up – on Tuesday the 18th of April and will join the 12-strong... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

1st May, 2017

SOCCER: Preview – Cork City V St Patrick’s Athletic

1 May 2017, Bank Holiday Monday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie City booked their place in the quarter finals thanks to a 3-0 win away to Limerick in the last round. This will be Pats’ third game in the competition this season; they have beaten Bluebell United (1-0) and Bray Wanderers (on penalties) thus far. John... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

30th April, 2017

Gardai investigate death of 22 year old woman in Sheares Street squat

30 April 2017, 10pm By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a 22-year-old woman following the discovery of a body in Cork City this morning. The discovery was made when Gardaí and Emergency Services were called to a vacant business premises at Sheares Street shortly before... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

30th April, 2017

Competition Results announced for Cork International Choral Festival 2017

30 April 2017, 9.45pm By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork International Choral Festival came to a climactic penultimate close with its Awards Ceremony at 5.15pm in Cork City Hall. Following a successful Festival, the Jury Results were finally announced for all sections of the Festival’s varied and prestigious categories. International and national choirs from near... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

30th April, 2017

WEST CORK: Male cyclist in 60s dies after car collission near Skibbereen

30 April 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí in Skibbereen, Co Cork are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on Friday 21st April, 2017 At around 12 midday Gardaí were called to the scene of a collision involving a motor car and a pedal cyclist. The male pedal cyclist, aged in his early... Read More

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30th April, 2017

Cork Council of Trade Unions annual mayday statement

30 April 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Monday 1st May 2017 will be celebrated internationally as Workers Day and the Cork Council of Trade Unions (CCTU) has issued a statement extending its greetings in Cork City and County, and nationally and internationally. The CCTU affiliated Unions, under the auspices of the Irish Congress of Trade... Read More

NEWS

29th April, 2017

ENVIRONMENT: Planning permission decision on Innishannon Sewage Scheme due next week

29 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A decision on the Planning application for the Innishannon Sewage Scheme is expected from Cork County Council next month, on May 8th. Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has welcomed the developments. He told TheCork.ie “The capacity of the new Wastewater Treatment Plant in Innishannon is 2,200... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

29th April, 2017

SOCCER: Preview – Cork City Womens FC vs Kilkenny United Womens FC

29 April 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City WFC welcome Kilkenny United WFC to Bishopstown Stadium this evening at 5pm for the latest game in the Continental Tyre’s Women’s National League. The game comes on the back of a narrow 1-0 loss to UCD Waves last Sunday at Jackson Park and Cork City WFC... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, SPORT

29th April, 2017

KINSALE: Enibas jewellers unvils commemorative pendant to fundraise for Brú Columbanus

29 April 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie One of Ireland’s leading contemporary jewellery brands ‘Enibas’ has unveiled a special commemorative pendant for Colin Vearncombe (Black) fans around the world with all proceeds going to Cork based charity Brú Columbanus. Colin, an internationally loved singer, songwriter passed away in Cork University Hospital on January 26th last... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, HEALTH, NEWS

28th April, 2017

RUGBY: Kinsale, Co Cork RFC gears up for Heineken Kinsale 7s 2017

28 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Heineken Kinsale 7s takes place in Kinsale over the May Bank Holiday weekend, 29th & 30th April and is always a popular festival for players and supporters with over 8,000 visitors expected in the seaside town. Now in its 29th year, the Heineken Kinsale 7s is Ireland’s... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, SPORT

28th April, 2017

Castlepook Wind Farm awards over €50,000 to community groups in Ballyhoura and North County Cork

28 April 2017 By David Sullivan bryan@TheCork.ie Funds awarded to 11 community groups including a number of primary schools, GAA club and a scout group Castlepook Power DAC, the ESB / Coillte joint venture wind farm located near Doneraile in Ballyhoura Forest, Co Cork has selected the first annual Community Development Fund beneficiaries. More than... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, SPORT

28th April, 2017

Metropole Hotel, Cork City marks 120 years in business

28 April 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel Cork was opened in 1897. The property was designed by architect, Arthur Hill and built by John Delaney & Co Builders, who were previously awarded the building contract to build the sweetshop behind the hotel. The Metropole Hotel was built to the highest standards and opulence... Read More

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