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 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
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
1 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie DNG now seeking applications to its nationwide programme from Cork transition year students Leading real estate agency DNG is now offering 500 transition year students the unique chance to experience the exciting world of Irish real estate through its Transition Year Work Programme. Registration for the interactive online... 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
25 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Welcome an international student to your home this Summer. Cork English College are currently looking for new hosts to work with us in providing an authentic Irish experience to students from all over the world. Choose to host an adult or teenage student, male or female, the choice... Read More
23 January 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Bruce College announces today that it has joined the Dukes Education family of schools – an international schools group, which is in 80 settings across the UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal and Switzerland. One of the best-known schools in the Munster region, Bruce College is a co-educational school founded... Read More
22 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Libraries’ has announced the Cork One City, One Book for 2024 as ‘Once was a Boy’ by Theo Dorgan, published by Dedalus press. With support from the Creative Ireland Programme, books by Frank O’Connor, Billy O’Callaghan, Yiyun Li, Catherine Kirwan, Tadhg Coakley, Danielle McLaughlin, Cónal Creedon... Read More
20 January 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork based overseas volunteering charity SERVE is now recruiting for their 2024 summer Overseas Volunteer Programme. Applications close on 12th Feb The SERVE Volunteer Programme offers applicants various opportunities to work with local charities based in India and Zambia. Applicants must be 18+, not in full-time second level... Read More
17 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sub Zero Weather Carrigaline experienced sub-zero weather this week with -5 degrees recorded on Tuesday morning. All the main roads were salted and gritted and traffic flowed freely. Work on the land is at a standstill, most livestock are indoors with silage and winter feed in plentiful supply. Men’s Shed... Read More
10 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie BioMarin Shanbally employees made a positive impact by visiting Strawberry Hill National School in Cork City recently, launching BioMarin’s schools initiative. This STEM-focused program at primary schools aims to inspire students, fostering gender balance and diversity in STEM education. Through engaging activities, BioMarin is shaping a future pool... Read More