20 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced support to the value of over €1.8million to support local communities in 2023. The Council’s Community Fund Scheme provides financial support to a range of groups and organisations right across the county annually. The scheme is administered locally by the eight Municipal Districts... Read More
19 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Argos is to close all 34 of its Irish stores including the 2 in Cork at Mahon Point Retail Park & Blackpool Retail Park (which incidentally was always referred to as”Cork Retail Park” with no mentioned of the word Blackpool on the Argos website) Before the internet, Argos... Read More
19 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Contracts have been signed for the construction works at Ballymaquirke Junction near Kanturk, in North County Cork. The works will cost in the region of €4 million and will commence in the coming weeks. They include the construction of a new roundabout. The location has seen many serious... Read More
19 January 2023 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie To boost conservation efforts, anglers who wish to catch and keep wild salmon from the Lower River Lee in Cork this year, are being advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland that ‘brown tag’ regulations are coming into force from Wednesday, February 1st 2023. The measures are included in the... Read More
19 January 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Funds raised from Car Draw will go directly to people in need in Cork/ Kerry St Vincent De Paul South-West has thanked the public for its “immense” support of their Annual Car Draw Appeal as they confirmed that €248,000 was raised from the 2022 Car Draw Appeal. The... Read More
19 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ‘AA Euro Executive Recruitment Ireland’ already has an office in Core House, Pouladuff Road, Cork – now the multinational brand is expanding Irish recruitment firmAA Euro Group today announced the opening of five new offices across Europe as part of the company’s international expansion plans. The opening of... Read More
19 January 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Winter in Ireland can definitely put a downer on dating. Rain, sleet, and snow can turn even the most perfectly preened princess into a bedraggled and soggy sight, whilst the darker evenings can make many of us just want to stay on the sofa and watch First... Read More
19 January 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Watching sports is fun, but it is even made better when you bet and win prizes. Before, punters just placed bets on land-based bookmakers. However, it is with the help of technology that there are now several online sports betting sites available. If you are running a sports... Read More
18 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Win at Ceol An Geimhridh Claire Bradley of Comhaltas na Dúglaise won first place in the Wind Section Under 11 at Ceol an Geimhridh in Macroom last Sunday. Well done Claire. Music and singing classes resumed at Gaelscoil na Dúglaise last Wednesday. Céili Dancing Classes Comhaltas na Dúglaise... Read More
18 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A group of residents who maintain a busy junction on the main Cork to Kinsale road are the latest winners of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award. Five Mile Bridge Community Group was established by local residents to enhance the area where thousands of cars, trucks and... Read More
18 January 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie ‘Put your best foot forward for New Year and achieve your goals’ Network Ireland West Cork is kicking off 2023 with an event that will inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and provide tools and tips to face new challenges. Taking place on Thursday 19th January at... Read More