12 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Department review of the use of schools outside of classroom hours will lead to stronger, safer communities A review of guidelines which would enable school buildings be used outside of normal hours will be positive for community groups and youth organisations, according to Fine Gael TD David... Read More
5 May 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 7.5 million across Britain watch MasterChef finalists getting a taste for Cork Images of Ballymaloe Cookery School were beamed into the homes of around 7.5 million people across Britain, when the season finale of MasterChef – taking place over three episodes this week – began airing on BBC... Read More
3 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie After two years of virtual events, Tourism Ireland is getting back to live, in-person sales missions to the United States once again. Tourism Ireland, together with a delegation of 14 tourism companies from Ireland – including The Titanic Trail – and five American tour operators, is undertaking a... Read More
1 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe Grainstore set to delight foodies, families and friends as they announce May Fair Festival to take place from May 20 -22nd Ballymaloe Grainstore have announced the perfect start to those summer nights with the launch of their May Fair Festival which takes place from May 20th to May... Read More
30 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Proposals sought to improve the waste water needs of rural villages in Cork as Minister O’Brien announces new €50 million fund The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien has announced the commencement of a new funding scheme targeting the waste water collection and treatment needs... Read More
29 April 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie May Bank Holiday Water Safety Appeal In the lead up to the May bank holiday weekend the Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal asking people to take some basic steps to stay safe. As the weather improves, more incidents continue... Read More
28 April 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Two pesticide exceedances in County Cork drinking water supplies in 2021 – Public urged to continue to consider the environment and alternatives to pesticides when gardening, farming and maintaining sports grounds Exceedances for the pesticides MCPA and Triclopyr were detected in the public drinking water supplies in Glanmire... Read More
28 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bus Éireann employees in Cork attended the An Taisce Clean Coasts Roadshow at Garryvoe Beach, Co. Cork followed by a walking tour around the Ballycotton Bay area with Dr Maxim Kozachenko who spoke about the coastal processes, which shape the landscape of the bay. Bus Éireann operates the... Read More
24 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie County Cork in Ireland is no stranger to celebrities. Many stars have chosen Ireland’s largest County as the location for their summer home, to get away from the hectic schedules of the TV or Film industry. Hollywood actor Jeremy Irons owns ‘Kilcoe Castle’ at Roaringwater Bay off the... Read More
22 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Rare and Special Plant Fair, in association with Bord Bia, has taken place annually at various historic homes and gardens throughout Ireland, and this year, the historic Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens at Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, will play host to this special event on Sunday... Read More
21 April 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Outstanding contributions made by individuals and community and voluntary groups across Cork County was showcased at the 9th Annual Mayor’s Community Awards. Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan presented a total of twelve awards on the night, including a special posthumous presentation, with Noreen Minihan... Read More
21 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Farming News Rising costs are the biggest challenge facing farmers according to an annual Farm Report conducted by ifac, Ireland’s farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm. Given that 51% have already seen costs increase due to Brexit, 60% of Irish farmers say the biggest concern for their business for... Read More