5 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A ban on the sale of disposable vapes is needed on both health and environmental grounds, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke, Fine Gael spokesperson for Health, said: “While vaping was initially introduced as a means to wean smokers off cigarettes, the alarming surge in... Read More
5 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Imelda May, Frankie Boyle, Ricky Tomlinson, Dan Butler (aka Bulldog from hit TV show Frasier) and local legends Karen Underwood, Chris Kent and Tadhg Hickey are just some of the stars that will grace The Everyman stage in the coming months. Mother of All the Behans starring Imelda... Read More
2 February 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Actor and playwright, Shane Casey, has been chosen as Cork Person of the Month for January in honour of his unwavering commitment to the arts, education, and community service. Shane Casey embarked on a transformative journey at the age of 21 when he chose to leave behind his... Read More
2 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An intriguing event led by Cork artist Elinor Rivers, to celebrate World Wetlands Day and St. Brigid’s Day 2024, will be held on Sunday February 4th, in the city’s Glen River Park. The ‘Ordinary Gifts’ World Wetlands Day event is part of the Gleann a’ Phúca project and... Read More
31 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Up to €2.5 billion is being invested in Cork as the city enters a period of unprecedented transformation with significant investment in housing, sustainable transport, parks, public spaces and climate resilience over the next five years. This forms part of a wider €10 billion investment pipeline, excluding health... Read More
31 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork South-Central TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has raised yesterday with the Taoiseach the crisis in the childcare sector in Cork and urged the Government to intervene. Speaking in the Dáil chamber Teachta Ó Laoghaire said, “Taoiseach, to find a childcare place in Cork city or county at the... Read More
30 January 2024 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie Turners Cross store brings to 305 the number of staff employed in Ireland Maxi Zoo has opened its 30th store in Ireland, at Turners Cross, Cork. There was a weekend of celebrations in-store on January 27th and 28th, to mark the significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion... Read More
30 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has described how the tenant-in-situ scheme has allowed 144 families facing eviction to remain in tenancies in the city The scheme allows private tenants on the social housing list who are facing eviction for reason of sale to convert to being tenants of... 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
26 January 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Tánaiste, Micheál Martin TD, today officially opened 112 new social homes in the heart of Blackpool, Cork City, developed and managed by Clúid Housing and Clann Housing, Clúid’s age-friendly offering. The Tánaiste was joined by Lord Mayor of Cork City, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, and representatives of Cork City... Read More
26 January 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The annual Cork Person of the Year Awards 2023 took place today with The Frank & Walters Band being crowned as the Cork Persons of the Year. This esteemed recognition acknowledges the band’s profound impact on Cork’s cultural tapestry and the arts over an illustrious 30-year plus career.... Read More