16 September 217 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gardaí have arrested 3 men, following a number of incidents in the Ballineen area earlier today. The 3 men (2 in their 30s, 1 in his 20s) were arrested in the early hours of Saturday 17th September following reports of 2 burglaries and a number of criminal damage... Read More
16 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: inaugural Blackrock Village Festival. When: Saturday 16th September 2017, from 2-6pm. It is just a short three months since the Blackrock Harbour Renewal Project was completed and formally opened. Cork City Council has invested over €2.5 million in upgrading the harbour and the public realm in... Read More
15 September 2017, Friday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Declan Hurley, is encouraging the people, communities and businesses across Cork to have their say on the boundary alteration proposal put forward by Cork County Council under Section 29 of the Local Government Act 1991. “The people of Cork... Read More
15 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Brid Stack officially opened Lidl’s brand new store in Wilton today, which saw the creation of 20 new jobs in the locality. The new store boasts a new architectural design and spacious store layout, meaning Lidl can offer customers a greater shopping experience with the same great value.... Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
