17 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Long-time public servant Valerie O’Sullivan is set become the temporary chief executive (CE) when Tim Lucey leaves the role in October 2023. Cork’s other Local Authority – Cork City Council – has had a female CE since Ann Doherty was appointed in 2014. Valerie O’Sullivan’s CV includes senior... Read More
17 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Culture Night Culture Night in Carrigaline promises to showcase the local talent and also feature the multicultural richness of the parish and locality. This year the activities will include events in the town park, the library, Main Street and in the Gallery and takes place on Friday September... Read More
16 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie If you know your PPS you can now register to vote – or edit your details online at www.checktheregister.ie – every nationality can register to vote Cork City Council is informing the public that a new national online voter registration process is now in operation at www.checktheregister.ie The... Read More
16 August 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCOrk.ie Cork County Council and the dedicated volunteers of Camden Fort Meagher had “a very productive meeting” – according the a Council statement – on August 14th, during which they shared updates regarding the ongoing advancements at the fort. The volunteers and Council staff are collaborating to ensure a... Read More
15 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Entertainment in East Cork this summer Sea Church Ballycotton will mark the end of summer with its final barbecue of the season and a night of live music on Tuesday August 29th. The unique seaside entertainment venue will play host to Eagles tribute act Dezperado, a group of... Read More
14 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland’s largest private hospital network to create 60 new jobs to implement an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in partnership with MEDITECH that will revolutionise the healthcare experience for patients. Bon Secours Health System (BSHS), which includes Bon Secours Hospital Cork, has launched a groundbreaking €25 million clinical... Read More
12 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Office of Public Works (OPW) have their biggest ever programme of events to the public for this year’s National Heritage Week, which runs from Saturday 12 to Sunday 20 August 2023. Events at Charles Fort and Ardfert Cathedral are included in the OPW’s programme, which features more... Read More
11 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie www.michaelcollinshouse.ie After a hugely successful exhibition in August last year, the National Archives have brought the Michael Collins Diaries 1918-1922 back to Michael Collins House Museum, Clonakilty for the whole month of August 2023. This year, visitors to the museum will have been seeing the original 1918 and... Read More
10 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sample-Studios Annual Members Summer Exhibition is taking place in The Lord Mayor’s Pavilion, Aug 10 – Sept 2 2023
10 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tour de Munster ready to hit the road for 600 km cycle in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland This year’s Tour will see 110 cyclists take on the epic challenge of travelling 600 km across the six counties of Munster from August 10th to 13th on their quest... Read More
9 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Nano Nagle Place are excited to be a part of Heritage Week 2023 They have a fantastic line-up of events kicking off on Cork Heritage Open Day on the 12th August. Nano Nagle Place Markets Sat 12 & Sun 13 Aug, 11.00 – 16.00 Join us as we... Read More
8 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Dancers off to Lorient The elite group of dancers from the Kiely Walsh Academy of Irish Dance supervised by their teachers Marie and Clíodhna Walsh gave an outstanding going away performance to their parents and grandparents at Holy Well National School on Friday last before they departed for... Read More