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Gael TD, David Stanton, has welcomed confirmation that planning permission has been granted to the HSE to replace “the outdated current building” which houses the Owenacurra Mental Health Facility in Midleton.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
24 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie BirdWatch Ireland in partnership with Cork County Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service have completed a survey of Barn Owls in the county, the results of which show that the fortunes of this iconic farmland bird appear to be changing, as Barn Owls were recorded in... Read More
23 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Sponsored by Cork County and Cork City Councils and operated by the Cork Federation of Muintir na Tíre, the Annual Cork Schools Garden competition is open to all primary schools in Cork City and County who have a school garden or are in the process of developing one.... Read More
22 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD Pat Buckley for Cork East has called on the government to heed the warnings of experts that their retrofitting programme is not fit for purpose. The programme fails to address the significant challenges faced by rural households, many of whom are elderly and on low... Read More
22 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie National Heritage Week 2024 will take place this year from 17th-25th August and will celebrate the theme of Connections, Routes and Networks. During National Heritage Week 2024 taking place from 17th – 25th August, we are encouraging you to explore the physical, cultural and natural connections in your... Read More
21 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@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
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