31 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Coast Guard responded to 2,554 incidents in 2024 2024 was another busy and eventful year for the Irish Coast Guard. Throughout the year, the Coast Guard coordinated 2,554 incidents which included search and rescue, maritime casualty responses and pollution and preparedness responses. The 44 Irish Coast Guard... Read More
31 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Up to 212 affordable homes have now been provided to buyers in the city under Cork City Council’s Affordable Housing Scheme, with delivery on course to exceed government’s 2026 targets. The 212th set of keys was handed to a family at Danesfort in Ballyvolane on December 19 –... Read More
31 December 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Marc Barrett Perez, Niamh O’Brien, Ciaran Kelleher, Lily Clifton and Rory Murphy from Cork are among ten students who have been chosen by Bord na Móna to join the scholarship strand of its ‘Pathways to the Future’ programme, which provides financial supports for individuals interested in pursuing studies... Read More
30 December 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie December News Review Viewing death notices in Cork will still be free, but placing notices will cost money – due to a change in the business model of leading website RIP.ie Ireland’s main death notice website RIP.ie will introduce a fee for funeral directors for submitting death notices... Read More
30 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Carrigaline native, Paddy O’Connell, is the latest winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards for his lifelong service and unwavering dedication to the Carrigaline Pipe Band. As well as being involved in the band, Paddy has spent the last 70 years meticulously organising engagements, gate collections,... Read More
30 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Micheál O’Neill, a 47-year-old resident of Ladysbridge in Cork, has recently become the first patient to undergo a groundbreaking cardiothoracic surgery at the newly launched Bon Secours Heart and Lung Centre in Cork. With Bon Secours Hospital Cork expecting to treat a significant number of patients each year... Read More
29 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie News from December Labour’s Councillor Laura Harmon earlier this month called for the development of a state-of-the-art, open-air heated swimming pool in Cork City. Speaking at the December Cork City Council meeting, Councillor Harmon proposed this transformative project, inspired by the historic Lee Baths, which closed in 1986.... Read More
28 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The first phase of the Leamlara Woods Walking Trail in East Cork opened in recent days, just in time for the Christmas season. The trail was established by the Lisgoold Leamlara Community Council and supported by funding from EirGrid. At 10am on Friday the first phase of the... Read More
27 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The newly revamped Midleton Distillery Experience is ready to welcome visitors with festive experiences, personalised gift ideas, and seasonal celebrations. Shop exclusive gifts including limited-edition whiskey bundles and personalised bottles, with a chance to win a luxurious stay at Castlemartyr Resort. A jewel in the East Cork landscape,... Read More
26 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie When: Broadcast December 26th TG4 2024 @ 9.10pm A new documentary produced and directed by Darina Clancy of Cormorant Films will air on TG4 on St. Stephen’s night at 9.10pm. The documentary had its sold-out world premiere at the 69th Cork International Film Festival. This documentary takes you... Read More
26 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Welcome to Christmas, a time of year when some people who never cook… suddenly undertake the impressive task of feeding not only their own family but their extended inlaws and outlaws. Such work generates lots of waste Fats, Oils, and Greases (FOGs) This Christmas, Clean Coasts and Uisce... Read More
26 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Art in the Airport Waterford Festival of Food is bringing its visually striking portrait exhibition ‘’Behind the Bite: A Portrait Series of Our Local Food Heroes’ to Cork Airport this January. From January 2nd to 30th, passengers and visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in this... Read More