13 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Market rents in Munster rose 13% year-on-year, reflecting very low availability – just over 200 homes were available to rent on November 1, largely unchanged on a year ago and only one quarter the level of availability seen during the late 2010s. In Cork City, rents have risen... Read More
13 November 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Labour Party Candidate for the South East Ward Peter Horgan has said the Government’s failure to implement a strong vacant home tax is contributing to Cork’ chronic vacancy problem, with far too many properties nationwide continuing to lie empty. The new Daft.iE reports shows rents in Cork city... Read More
12 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Charity, SERVE marked its 20th anniversary this weekend in Cork. Volunteers from across the island joined for an evening of nostalgia. Gerry O’Connor, chairperson of SERVE explains, “SERVE was founded in 2003 by a group of eleven young adults from Ireland who worked in the Philippines with... Read More
12 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This weekend’s Sinn Féin Ard Fheis in Athlone heard calls for a reform of the government’s retrofitting scheme as a means of improving Cork City’s woeful domestic energy ratings. Sinn Féin local area representative for Ballincollig and candidate in Cork City South West, Joe Lynch, highlighted how Cork... Read More
12 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This year’s Concert will showcase a journey from opera through operetta to musical theatre. Featuring soloists Majella Cullagh, Karen Underwood, Simon Morgan and Christiana Underwood, as well as the Cork Concert Orchestra, Joan Denise Moriarty School of Dance, Douglas ICA Choir, Carrigaline Singers, the Ukrainian Kalyna Choir, and... Read More
11 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Two Cork SuperValu stores taking part in initiative ahead of further rollout SuperValu has begun a partnership with food waste management company ‘Too Good To Go’, in a bid to tackle food waste, while also offering value to customers. Initially, the partnership will see 33 SuperValu stores take... Read More
10 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie
1o November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Daily Million player in Cork scoops €1 million in Thursday night draw An online player in Cork has taken the title of 36th National Lottery millionaire of 2023 after winning the top prize of €1 million in Thursday’s 9pm draw. The winning numbers in Thursday’s (9th November) Daily... Read More
10 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Glounthaune Village Community Centre, December 2nd 11-5pm Looking for stress free, sustainable ways to do your Christmas shopping while supporting local producers and crafters? Look no further than Glounthaune in East Cork. This sleepy little harbour village with a vibrant community association is becoming a bit of an... Read More
9 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Irish Heritage Trust properties of Fota House and Gardens in Cork, Johnstown Castle Estate Museum and Gardens in Wexford and Strokestown Park House in Roscommon will welcome visitors to enjoy the festive season with a variety of Christmas events at each location with Santa also on-site to... Read More
9 November 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment You have previously thought, said, and heard, “What are the odds of that happening?” A lottery winner, not once but twice, occurs. While on holiday in Spain, you fortuitously encounter an acquaintance you have not seen since your time in school. A police officer pulls you over... Read More
8 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The team at the 4 star Carrigaline Court Hotel are celebrating the silver anniversary milestone, with the hotel being open 25 years this November. To celebrate, the hotel is offering 25% off bedrooms on certain stay dates across weekends in November, including Saturday 11th November, the date when... Read More