10 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork City, Cllr. Colm Kelleher is honoured to bestow the Freedom of the City on Mary Crilly, a founding member and CEO of the Sexual Violence Centre Cork, “in recognition of her tireless work in the areas of sexual violence, domestic violence, sex trafficking,... Read More
10 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Online registration process now open Community groups and organisations in Cork are invited to apply for a new round of funding for the upgrade and refurbishment of community centres, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke said: “Fine Gael wants to build stronger and safer communities... Read More
10 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Carrigaline Greens have welcomed a 50% decrease in public transport fares for young people and students. This is a permanent reduction in fares for those aged between 19 and 23, and follows a commitment secured by the Green Party in the last budget. Discussing the announcement, Green... Read More
10 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie MABS, the Money Advice and Budgeting Service is marking 30 years since it was established to support the people of Ireland who are in debt or at risk of getting into debt through its independent, confidential and non-judgmental money advice and budgeting services. It is funded and supported... Read More
10 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie John Beausang and Yvonne Rayner, Development Managers with South Munster Citizens Information Service spoke recently about the issue of child abuse and child protection in the State. Under the Children First Act 2015, it is everyone’s responsibility to protect children and young people and keep them safe. It... Read More
14 May 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Bonuses are a major factor that many players consider when selecting an online casino. After all, the best bonuses help you enjoy more game rounds and a chance to win money, and who wouldn’t like that. If you are a new or veteran Irish player who wishes... Read More
9 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland’s last timber-built cargo ship became the mast-er of The Thames at a special event in London to celebrate Anglo-Irish trade and cultural links. Cork-based actors Jeremy Irons and his wife Sinead Cusack were among the guests joining the crew of the Ilen in London on 4th May.... Read More
9 May 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Gambling has been in the blood of the Irish for hundreds of years. Ireland is one of the top 10 gambling countries. The matter of fact is that in 2021, Irish gamblers wagered more than €10 billion. And according to Forbes, the gambling revenue was overwhelming. Irish players... Read More
8 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A new series of the popular RTÉ show, ‘How Long Will You Live?’ is back and looking for people from Cork to take part. Produced by Waddell Media, the series doctor takes on the challenge of helping unhealthy volunteers change their habits, their attitudes and their way of... Read More
7 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Airport welcomed the Ambassador of the United States of America to Ireland, Her Excellency Claire D. Cronin on a courtesy visit to Cork Airport – on Friday – as part of a broader visit to industry and commerce representatives in the Cork region. Ambassador Cronin was accompanied... Read More
7 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 1,500/1 Odds Taken Out By Rebel The luck was in for a County Cork punter this weekend when they scooped a tasty four-figure profit thanks to just three Lotto numbers. The anonymous winner based in the Rebel County placed a €5 bet online with BoyleSports, picking just three... Read More
7 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The annual commemoration of the sinking of RMS Lusitania will take place at 2pm today – Saturday 7 May 2022 – at the Lusitania Memorial Garden at the Old Head of Kinsale. This year marks 107 years since the ill-fated ship was torpedoed by a German U-boat off... Read More
