6 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Michael Moynihan says figures released by the Minister for Health reveal the true extent of the waiting list crisis for cataract surgery across Cork and Kerry. At the end of May, there were 523 people waiting for cataract surgery in the... Read More
5 July 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A programme of one dozen events beginning in July will be presented in Ballymaloe Grainstore, Shanagarry, East Cork. Under the direction of Rory Allen, the Grainstore offers a wide range of quality performances to audiences in East Cork and beyond. The line-up includes Irish vocal artists, a renowned... Read More
4 July 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Greyhound Board has announced that Connolly’s Red Mills will assume sponsorship of the Irish greyhound Laurels until at least 2021. Red Mills previously sponsored the event, ran in Cork’s Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium, between 2012 and 2014. The Laurels is Cork’s biggest and richest annual greyhound... Read More
3 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ESB Networks has today (Wednesday 3 July) announced the initial locations in 2019 to benefit from the upgrade of Ireland’s electricity meters to modern smart ready technology. The next generation electricity meters are a key part of Ireland’s Climate Action Plan 2019. Similar meters are currently being rolled... Read More
3 July 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Thousands of dairy farmers and dairy industry stakeholders are expected to attend Moorepark ’19, the Teagasc National Dairy Event for 2019, on Wednesday 3rd July at the Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Growing Sustainably’.... Read More
3 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has called for a shift from a car-first approach to a greater emphasis on public transport, cycling and walking in the how the National Development Plan affects the region. Speaking this afternoon, Green Party councillor in Cork City North East, Oliver Moran, replied... Read More
2 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This summer marks the 25th anniversary of the opening of Jurys Inn Cork, which first opened its doors in 1994. The central Cork hotel, located on Anderson’s Quay, is one of four Jurys Inn hotels in Ireland and has been a popular destination for holidaymakers and business travellers... Read More
1 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork & Ross has a new Bishop since yesterday. Below are photos and the addresses of the outgoing, and incoming Bishops. Words of welcome of Bishop John Buckley at the beginning of Mass for the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Fintan Gavin Fáilte roimh go léir go dtí an... Read More
1 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork, 19 June 2019: A number of food producers in West and South Cork have benefited from a LEADER initiative that provides up to €200,000 in funding for artisan food companies and food start-ups. Managed by SECAD and supported by Cork County Council, the programme has invested €300,000... Read More
30 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC is delighted to announce our new management team structure for the remainder of the 2019 season Frank Kelleher will join the men’s first team backroom staff as first team manager. John Cotter will assume the role as men’s first team head coach. Alan Bennett will... Read More
30 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The achievements of 21 young students were celebrated Friday 28th June with an event at the Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre (OEC) in Cork’s stunning coastal town. The event in question marked the graduation ceremony following the completion of the second Young Mariner Program; a 9-month outdoor education course... Read More
30 June 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Airport has become the proud sponsor the Outside Broadcast Unit and three new 100% electric E Golfs. Not for a Cork radio station, but for a Waterford one! as the Airport seeks to attract passengers from elsewhere in Munster. Kevin Cullinane, Head of Communications Cork Airport with... Read More