12 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced funding to the value of over €1.8million to support local communities in 2024. This is the Council’s tenth year providing the Community Fund Scheme which has assisted in delivering a host of valuable community initiatives right across Cork County every year. The scheme... Read More
10 January 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The price of the average three-bed semi in both Cork City and county is expected to rise by 4pc in the next 12 months, according to a survey by Real Estate Alliance. Three-bed semi-detached homes in the City now cost an average of €370,000, up 4pc on the... Read More
9 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn, has proudly launched the eagerly awaited publication, ‘The Natural Heritage of County Cork’, which takes readers on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of the county’s natural heritage wonders. Speaking at the launch, Mayor O’Flynn said “This... Read More
6 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Library Head Quarter Gallery is excited to present ‘The Books We Haven’t Read’ a solo exhibition by Elize de Beer. The exhibition, which includes a series of screenprints, a large-scale paper tapestry and artist’s books, presents the idea that there is more power to the... Read More
3 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Both Cork City and Cork County Council’s are accepting Christmas trees, at no charge. Cork City The City Council will provide facilities for the acceptance of Christmas trees for recycling from householders in Cork City. Christmas trees may be deposited free of charge at any of the sites... Read More
31 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Increase in flu and COVID expected in the coming weeks Increasing levels of community transmission leads to jump in number of flu and COVID hospitalisations Protect yourself and others – Vaccination and good infection and prevention control measures remain key in reducing transmission Hospitals in the South/South West... Read More
27 December 2023 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie Visit the heart and soul of Irish whiskey at Midleton Distillery Experience in Co. Cork this festive season; the place seven of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys call home . Midleton Distillery Experience brings you beyond process and taste and takes you to the very... Read More
21 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting applications for funding under the Cork County Local Festival Fund 2024, a competitive grant scheme supporting the development of festivals that drive domestic tourism and help to improve the visitor experience. A total of €85,000 is available through the Local Festival Fund for... Read More
16 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Organisers of the annual Fort2Fort Charity Cycle, which took place earlier than usual this year, on Saturday, 29th July, recently announced that €24,223 was raised, and has now been distributed to a number of local beneficiaries including the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, Fort Camden Meagher Restoration Fund, Carrigaline... Read More
12 December 2023 By Mary Bermimgham mary@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn welcomed the Munster Rugby team to a civic reception at Cork County Hall, last evening, to mark their triumphant victory in the United Rugby Championship over reigning champions, The Stormers. The final, which took place on the 27th of May... Read More
10 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Christmas FM is back to sprinkle Christmas joy and cheer across Cork – broadcasting in Cork City, Part County on 106.7FM and Cork North, Part County on 87.7FM. The much-loved station, which marks the start of the official Christmas season for many, plays round-the-clock Christmas hits, spreading an abundance... Read More
9 December 2023 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie Collaboration and Co-operation, future is very bright for Tourism in Cork Castlemartyr Resort was the venue for Ring of Cork’s Annual Tourism Seminar, which was held on December 7th. Guest speakers Derry Cronin of the Cronin Travel Group and Elaine O Halloran, Director of Sales & Marketing, Castlemartyr... Read More