24 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune welcomes new rules to cut industry carbon emissions and make polluters pay, while protecting jobs and citizens. The European Parliament has passed key parts of the EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ package, which aims to reduce greenhouse gases by 55% over the next eight... Read More
24 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 24 June – 3 July 2022 West Cork Music is delighted to see the return of West Cork Chamber Music Festival next week in Bantry from today, 24 June to 3 July. After two years of uncertainty and cancelled festivals, the Festival can finally celebrate its 25th anniversary.... Read More
24 June 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Cork is the southernmost county in Ireland and is the second largest city in the Emerald Isle, next to Dublin. Located along the beautiful coastline, Cork is the largest county in Ireland with a renowned restaurant scene, friendly locals, and serene views. There is an abundance of... Read More
23 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “We are Generation Rent” is the theme of this year’s annual Tenant Sentiment Survey 2022 carried out by Threshold, Ireland’s national housing charity Threshold uses this survey to give a voice to the experience of its clients, of Generation Rent, their aspirations and frustrations. The term may conjure... Read More
23 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Altada Technology Solutions (“Altada”), a cork-based firm providing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that supercharge data-driven decision making in the financial services, travel/security and healthcare sectors, have opened their new Dublin office in St. Stephen’s Green. In addition to the corporate headquarters in at City Quarter, Lapp’s Quay, Centre,... Read More
23 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Gillian Coughlan and Chief Executive of Cork County Council Tim Lucey have signed the contract for Phase 1 of the Bandon Traffic and Public Realm Enhancement Plan with West Cork contractor Pat O’Driscoll Plant Hire and Civil Engineering Ltd., signaling... Read More
23 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The recent decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant approval for the Celtic Interconnector Project has triggered the next steps for a Community Benefit Fund to be established in East Cork. With onshore planning consents secured, SECAD Partnership CLG has now been appointed as the grant administrator for... Read More
23 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Bonfire Night, or Bonna Night as it is known in parts of Cork City, is celebrated on June 23rd. It involves many communities burning bonfires across the City on the night. The tradition is an old pagan Celtic celebration to honour the goddess Aine. As with many pagan... Read More
23 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe House in East Cork has just completed a major investment by upgrading many of their guestrooms. The hotel, which is famous for having the original ‘farm to fork’ dining experience, is encouraging guests to disconnect from the world this Autumn/Winter. They have just completed a series of... Read More
23 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ALDI unveils its newly renovated The Elysian “Project Fresh” store ALDI’s Elysian, Cork City “Project Fresh” store has reopened its doors to customers today following an extensive renovation project worth almost €1M, which has seen the store interior completely refurbished. Featuring the new layout, the Elysian store now... Read More
23 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 80’s menu The Quay Co-op has introduced a new specials menu at its ‘Upstairs’ restaurant to coincide with the iconic vegetarian hub’s 40th anniversary. The special’s menu has a 1980s theme and includes vegetarian and vegan versions of prawn cocktail, beef stroganoff and knickerbocker glory. Two courses are... Read More
23 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan is asking people to “be sound” and leave no trace when enjoying the outdoors this summer. Cork County Council has launched an anti-litter campaign to encourage people to dispose of their rubbish responsibly and help keep Cork County... Read More