20 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Solid fuel use is one of the biggest sources of air pollution in our homes and communities. With roughly 1 in 10 householders in County Cork burning solid fuel as their main source of heating, Cork County Council is reminding householders that only approved fuels should be used... Read More
12 February 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie In celebration of National Tree Week 2024, Cork County Council is offering a number of native trees to schools, community groups and organisations. National Tree Week is an initiative of the Tree Council of Ireland and will take place this year from the 3rd to the 10th of... Read More
10 February 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As part of ongoing investigations into the sale and distribution of controlled drugs and associated criminal activities in County Cork, Gardaí from the Midleton District Drug Unit, assisted by local Garda Units from Cobh, Midleton and Fermoy, conducted an operation in Cobh on Saturday afternoon, February 10th, 2024.... Read More
11 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Construction to end frequent Boil Water Notices for East Cork community to commence later this year Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork County Council, are delighted to announce that An Bord Pleanála has upheld planning permission for a new state-of-the-art water treatment facility that will serve just... Read More
29 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie MEP Billy Kelleher was been selected to represent Fianna Fáil for Ireland South in the upcoming European elections following a party selection convention at the Clayton Silver Springs Hotel in Cork, on Sunday. Kelleher has been an MEP for Ireland South since his election to the European Parliament... Read More
27 January 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East James O’Connor has welcomed more than €1.778 million in Government funding for dredging works at Ballycotton Harbour in Co Cork. Deputy O’Connor’s Fianna Fáil party colleague, Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue TD, announced a total of €12.7 million for 15 marine infrastructure... Read More
27 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie March offers unique wine and gastro experience Ballymaloe House Hotel is opening its historic cave wine cellar deep in the foundations of the house for one weekend in March for a two-night tasting journey. The wine tasting event, which takes place over two nights from Friday March 1st,... Read More
26 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Construction trajectory is positive but is it enough? The number of new homes delivered in Cork last year was the highest annual total since the CSO data series began in 2011. Figures released by the CSO show that in total, 3,108 (1,044 Cork City and 2,064 Cork County)... Read More
26 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Investment will enable growth and development in the area Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is proud to announce that works will soon commence on a €13.5m upgrade of the Castlemartyr Wastewater Treatment Plant. Once operational, the modernised wastewater treatment plant will improve the quality... Read More
21 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Red Wind Warnings for Galway, Mayo and Donegal – Orange Wind Warnings for the rest of the country The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) called a National Emergency Coordination Group meeting today (Sunday 21 January 2024) with Met Éireann, the OPW, the local authorities, principal response... Read More
19 January 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A recent report commissioned by The Youghal Medieval Festival Committee and undertaken by Real Insights has revealed that Youghal Medieval Festival provides an economic spin off to the value of €863,000 to the town of Youghal. Key metrics from the report also revealed that 98% percent of attendees... Read More
14 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This collaboration comes as PepsiCo celebrates its 50th year in Cork and Ireland, having established the Little Island site in 1974 This week Cork GAA and PepsiCo announced their official Positive Action partnership. Through the partnership, Cork GAA, Páirc Uí Chaoimh and PepsiCo will aim to serve and... Read More