6 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid, has welcomed the commencement of the next phase of works for the Celtic Interconnector project. Site investigation works are expected to take place on the cable route in the coming weeks as progress continues, to deliver the planned subsea... Read More
6 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC and The Crann Centre have announced a new charity partnership that will benefit people living with spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, osteogenesis imperfecta and other neuro-physical disabilities. Crann is a pioneering Cork charity which provides life-long, life-changing solutions for children, adults and families.... Read More
6 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Rentokil warns public to be on lookout for fleas as we enter warmer period 30th March 2023: Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, is warning the public to be aware of fleas as we enter the warmer spring and summer months, as this is when the insects typically... Read More
5 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Entertainment The Alter Ego Comedy Club makes a return to the stunning East Cork venue of Sea Church Ballycotton next month, with an impressive lineup of performers over a three night extravaganza from April 20th. Hosted by Cork’s own Chris Kent, 12 talented Irish comedians will take to... Read More
4 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Naming rights Cork City Council is looking for your help in putting forward suggestions for the naming of the new bridge, which is currently being built from over the N40/South Ring Road to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists. The new bridge connects Grange/ Frankfield (near the burned out Vernon... Read More
4 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Specialist education body National Learning Network has supported almost 800 people with autism and Asperger’s into employment or further education in the last five years. National Learning Network (NLN) is the education and training division of Rehab Group. NLN provides inclusive education and training opportunities with specialist student... Read More
3 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins officially opened a new outdoor gym in Marmullane Park, Passage West, in recent weeks. The outdoor gym facility is the first of its kind in the area and is designed to be universally accessible. The gym includes a range of... Read More
3 April 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Preventive care, also known as preventive medicine, is a branch of medicine that focuses on preventing illnesses and diseases before they occur. This is done through routine health screenings, lifestyle modifications, and early detection of diseases. Preventive care is an important aspect of healthcare that promotes a healthy... Read More
14 April 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment They come in a wide variety of colors and patterns, and each one tells a unique story about the Earth’s history. From crazy lace to red coronatine, water agates to fire agates, dendritic agates to turtle or fossil agates, among other orbicular and snakeskin agates, this stone... Read More
2 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann and Cork City Council wish to advise customers in the Ballinlough Road, Browningstown Park, Beechwood Park, Shrewsbury and the surrounding areas, that scheduled maintenance works will be taking place on the network to address ongoing intermittent discolouration issues. There are approximately 600km of watermains in Cork... Read More
2 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Munster Technological University (MTU), its Students Union and the HSE are collaborating on a campaign to raise awareness of common mental health difficulties among its student population. HSE research found that one in two adults had experienced a mental health issue. Young people can experience ongoing stress, anxiety,... Read More
1 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gurranabraher Credit Union will mark its 60th Anniversary with a Mass and special Board Meeting on Sunday 2nd April 2023. This will recognise the founding of the Credit Union, on the 28th April 1963, in the basement of the Church of the Ascension, Cathedral Road, Cork. These days... Read More