17 March 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie According to data published by the CSO on 14 March, there was an annual increase of 46% in the total number of planning permission approved for new homes in Cork County in 2023, 3238 homes in 2023 compared to 2243 in 2022. Commenting on the figures, Minister for... Read More
12 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins has described the first Cork candidate announced to stand in the local elections for Independent Ireland as “an outstanding candidate who we are delighted to support for Midleton, Youghal and surrounding areas of East Cork in the local elections in June” “Eileen Kelly... Read More
8 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The revamped distillery experience includes new whiskey tours, an immersive auditorium, as well as upgraded retail, bar, and café spaces Midleton Distillery Experience today celebrates the re-opening of the rebranded and redeveloped Irish whiskey experience in Midleton, Co. Cork, showcasing some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish... Read More
7 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers TD have officially opened 2 milestone projects in County Cork, Phase 1 of the Midleton to Youghal (MY) Greenway and Cobh’s newest Safe Route to School. Phase... Read More
7th March 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Aerospace Company, SUAS Aerospace, has announced a fund-raising round of €5 million for the development of a spaceport to facilitate orbital and suborbital rocket launches for carrying small satellites to polar orbits. The company aims to have world-class upstream space infrastructure fully operational by 2027, facilitating up... Read More
5 March 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie PepsiCo is celebrating 50 years in Cork and Ireland through its ’50for50’ campaign. Employees will support a number of Cork charities and organisations by committing to undertake at least 50 good deeds during the year to spread positivity, build closer connections and support the needs of the local community.... Read More
29 February 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A €60 million expansion at AbbVie in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork was announced in 2022 and is expected to be completed in 2025. It will create 70 new jobs. During his visit, the MEP was met by the Site Leadership Team and employees who outlined the work they do... Read More
29 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Easter 2024 at Castlemartyr Resort is a busy season, with a calendar of activity for guests young and old to enjoy as they embrace the best of the Easter and spring on this beautiful heritage resort, nestled in scenic East Cork. There are gifts for Mother’s Day, spring... Read More
28 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie 128 Artists and arts organisations are set to receive funding of over €166,000 from Cork County Council through its 2024 Arts Grants Scheme. Considering the scheme at their meeting on Monday February 12th Councillors noted that there has been a sharp rise in applications to the Arts Grants... Read More
26 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has welcomed the 2024 Grant Allocation of €61.8m announced for National Roads, Active Travel and Greenway Projects in County Cork. These include funding for the N73 Annakisha South Improvement Scheme, N72 West Pavement Improvement Schemes, Midleton to Youghal bypasses (Castlemartyr), Midleton to Youghal Greenway and... Read More
26 February 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie East Cork Health Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton, has welcomed confirmation that planning permission has been granted to the HSE to replace “the outdated current building” which houses the Owenacurra Mental Health Facility in Midleton. David Stanton said: “I am pleased to see that planning permission... Read More
25 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting applications from community and voluntary groups for funding under the new Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) and Women’s Groups Fund 2024. Funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, the €254,559 LEP capital only fund will help groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, with... Read More