Should Ireland raise tobacco purchasing age to 21?

31 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The age limit for the purchase of tobacco products should be raised to 21 years of age, a Fine Gael TD has said. Earlier this week, Deputy Colm Burke, Fine Gael’s Health Spokesperson called for the change to help Ireland meet the public health target of less than... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

30th August, 2023

Fastway Couriers open €5 million new Cork facility

30 August 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Little Island News Fastway, Ireland’s largest independent delivery network, which is part of the recently formed Nuvion group, is proud to announce a substantial investment of over €5 million in its Cork operation. This investment underscores Fastway’s commitment to enhancing its services and capabilities while fostering economic growth... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

30th August, 2023

‘Upstart Music Festival’ in Glounthane

30 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Entertainment When: Saturday 16th September 2023 Where: Glounthaune, Cork Tickets: Eventbrite Upstart Festival is thrilled to announce the line-up for the 3rd edition of the “end of summer” outdoor festival. Again this year, 5 of the most exciting indie bands come together in a showcase of emerging and... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

29th August, 2023

Shortage of childcare in Cork

29 August 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Politics The Minister for Children, Roderic O’Gorman needs to urgently intervene in Cork regarding the childcare shortage Sinn Féin TD for Cork South-Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has today contacted the Minister for Children, Roderic O’Gorman and urged him to intervene directly to endure that there are adequate childcare... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

29th August, 2023

Cannonball is coming to Cork

29 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The official Cannonball route for 2023 will include Dublin, Cavan, Ballina, Salthill, Limerick, Cork and Kilkenny 190 supercars, free family festivals, celebrities, over 1000km of Irish open roads, €1.5 million raised for Irish charities and the awesome sight of over 200,000 excited spectators coast to coast waving chequered... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

28th August, 2023

Maureen Forrest is honoured with August Cork Person of the Month Award

28 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Maureen Forrest of the HOPE Foundation has been named Cork Person of the Month. Maureen recently stepped back after 24 years from day to day Hope operations, but continues to work with the organisation as Founding President. Maureen is best known for establishing the HOPE Foundation in 1999.... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

28th August, 2023

2023 Cork Mind Body Experience

28 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The 2023 Cork Mind Body Experience returns to the Cork City Hall on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd of September. Doors open from 10 am to 7 pm Saturday & Sunday. This free admission event includes 101 exhibitors and 78 complimentary talks & workshops, yoga & meditation classes. It promises... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

28th August, 2023

SPORT: Cork Fighter John Mitchell to take part in PFL Europe Paris Playoffs

28 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Fighter John Mitchell, will be face Alex Chizov at the PFL Europe Paris Playoffs on September 30th The Professional Fighters League (PFL) recently unveiled their full fight card for the PFL Europe Playoffs, in one of the most stacked MMA cards of the year on September 30... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

27th August, 2023

Busy week for Ballycotton RNLI

27 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A busy week for Ballycotton RNLI as one person rescued when boat suffered engine failure near Ballycotton Island. A 7 meter pleasure boat with one person on board fishing off Ballycotton Island got into difficulty yesterday when their boat suffered engine failure and was in danger of running... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS

27th August, 2023

Registrations are open for the Big Beach Clean

27 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Clean Coasts, supported by Cully and Sully, is thrilled to announce the return of the Big Beach Clean initiative. The programme is asking participants to sign up to receive a free clean-up kit and join a worldwide citizen science project. With almost 150 groups already registered, this promises... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

26th August, 2023

Lucky Cork winner scoops €50,000 with Prize Bonds

26 August 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This week’s Prize Bond ‘Star Prize’ of €50,000 goes to lucky Prize Bond number AIA633395 held in County Cork. The lucky bond was purchased in 2017. There were over 4812 prizes awarded in this week’s Prize Bond Draw, amounting to €304,550. In addition to a €250,000 prize awarded... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

26th August, 2023

Festival organisers skip 2023, to focus on 2024

26 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Quiet Lights festival, which takes place in Cork City every November, have announced that they are taking a break for 2023. In place of their usual festival, they will instead team up with Sounds from a Safe Harbour (7th – 10th September) to present several special shows: In... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS