5 June 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The great ancient Greek physician Hippocrates once said, “Walking is the best medicine.” And he was right. Walking requires a minimum of effort, you can do it for free, and besides, it has a beneficial effect not only on your physical but also psychological health. Today we... Read More
4 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Good fun yesterday in the sunshine The ‘Ocean to City’ also known as ‘An Rás Mór’ has become Ireland’s largest rowing and paddling race. It’s also the flagship event of Cork Harbour Festival each year. The first race took place during Cork Cities 2005 European Culture year. Now,... Read More
4 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie EQUESTRIAN NEWS: Ireland claimed team and individual third place in the FEI 4* Nations Cup in Millstreet The Irish Senior Eventing team claimed third place at the FEI CCIO4*-S Nations Cup in Millstreet, Co. Cork this afternoon, Sunday 4th of June. Following the first two days of dressage Ireland... Read More
4 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Summer days can be long and dark for those bereaved For bereaved parents, time can stand still as we approach the summer break. They are reflecting on what could have been… Their child’s graduation from primary to secondary school, the start of the Junior Cert, finishing their school... Read More
3 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Music Generation Cork City’s 10th Anniversary Anthem, “Music Gives Me A Reason”, gets the MTV treatment with the release of the official music video A year of celebrations to mark 10 years of Music Generation Cork City has led to the composition of their very own anthem, “Music... Read More
2 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Due to the continued high demand for water, combined with the ongoing low rainfall levels, areas of Clonakilty will again see night-time water restrictions introduced each evening, 11pm until 7am, from Friday 2nd June until Tuesday 6th June. Water levels will be reviewed again on Tuesday morning to determine if... Read More
2 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Castletownbere RNLI in conjunction with the Irish Coast Guard Rescue 115 helicopter crew from Shannon have rescued 13 people this evening after their 33m fishing trawler ran aground onto rocks off Dursey Island and started to list and roll. The fishing vessel (Grand St Bernard, registered in France)... Read More
2 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The signing of contracts between Cork City Council and the contractor for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme is very welcome news for the Glanmire area according to a Fine Gael TD. Cork North Central TD Colm Burke said: “Many homes and businesses were severely damaged and people suffered... Read More
2 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Showcasing 27 Irish artists A flock of plunging gannets are among almost 50 sculptures that will be on display at Ballymaloe House Hotel this summer. The world-renowned hotel in East Cork has partnered with prominent local art curator Richard Scott to run an outdoor sculpture exhibition for the... Read More
1 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gardaí are investigating a road traffic collision between a car and a bicycle that occurred on the N71 at Barleyhill East, Rosscarbery, Co. Cork at approximately 9:00am this morning, Thursday 1st June 2023. The cyclist, a male in his 60s, was transferred by air ambulance to Cork University... Read More
1 June 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie EDF Renewables Ireland and Simply Blue Group sign partnership deal on Western Star and Emerald floating offshore wind projects in Ireland EDF Renewables Ireland has entered into a partnership to develop the Western Star and Emerald floating wind projects with Simply Blue Group. The partnership is subject to... Read More
1 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Summer day of food, live music, and activities for all the family – many events are free – for those who want to eat, meal tickets priced at €18 for adults and €7.50 for children. West Cork’s renowned annual street carnival returns to Clonakilty on Saturday 17 June... Read More