25 March 2023, Saturday By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie When do clocks go forward? Clocks go forward by one hour at 1am on the last Sunday of March. This year that will be fall on 26 March 2023
25 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Time to reconsider European Parliament vote to scrap seasonal clock changes – says Farmer and Senator It’s time to reconsider the European Parliament vote to scrap seasonal clock changes, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Tim Lombard said the bi-annual time change brings winter in overnight and... Read More
25 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Jim O’Callaghan Overtaken As Favourite To Lead Fianna Fáil – Money Going Down On Leadership Contest A tight battle could be on the cards to succeed Micheál Martin as leader of Fianna Fáil according to BoyleSports, who now puts Michael McGrath in pole position for the top job after halving his... Read More
25 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Peter McVerry Trust, the national housing and homeless charity, has delivered nine new social housing apartments at a former Christian Brothers School on Main Street, Charleville, Cork. The project is the latest in a growing list of innovative social housing projects delivered by Peter McVerry Trust that specialises... Read More
24 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Five tourism companies from Ireland – including ‘Select Hotels of Ireland’ which is based Shannon Buildings, Mallow Road, Cork – joined Tourism Ireland’s pavilion at the British Tourism & Travel Show this week, at the NEC in Birmingham. The British Tourism & Travel Show is an annual event... Read More
24 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Italian commuters see new Wild Atlantic Way promotion on jumbo trams in Milan Commuters in Milan are seeing eye-catching ads for Ireland on trams operating in the city right now. It’s all part of Tourism Ireland’s latest promotion in Italy – in conjunction with Bord Bia – which... Read More
24 March 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Discover the hidden gems of Cork County, Ireland, with this guide to lesser-known attractions. Explore historic sites, scenic landscapes, and captivating museums for a truly memorable Irish experience. Exploring the Hidden Gems of Cork: Must-Visit Attractions Off the Beaten Path County Cork, known as the “Rebel County,”... Read More
24 March 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Discover the history of Cork’s rebel spirit and how it has shaped the city’s character and identity throughout the centuries. Explore ancient origins, invasions, and political movements that have defined Cork’s resilience and determination. The History of Cork’s Rebel Spirit: A Journey Through Time Nestled in the... Read More
23 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers TD, is today visiting Port of Cork, and Cork Airport as part of his ministerial responsibility for aviation, maritime and offshore renewable energy. Earlier today, Minister Chambers visited the Port of Cork for the first time as Minister... Read More
23 March 2023 Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An online player in Cork got a nice mid-week treat after matching 5 numbers and the bonus winning €35,754 in last night’s (22nd March) Lotto draw. The online player became the biggest winner of the night after purchasing their ticket in App or online at www.lottery.ie. The National Lottery... Read More
23 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Jacqueline Popova, Information Officer at Fermoy CIC discusses the current system of using penalty points to enforce the rules of the road and improve road safety. If you commit a motoring offence, and the penalty for the offence includes penalty points, your driving licence will be endorsed with... Read More
22 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In its latest report “Ireland’s Gas Network – at the heart of Ireland’s energy future”, Gas Networks Ireland outlines the key role gas plays in Ireland’s energy ecosystem today, as gas continues to generate almost half of Ireland’s electricity, powers over 40% of Ireland’s heating; and one third... Read More