24 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie If you were hoping that the RTE debacle would make the Government abolish the TV licence then we have bad news. Not only it is being retained, there are going to be be “new collection and compliance measures”, with technological improvements. The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht,... Read More
24 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD Aindrias Moynihan has welcomed confirmation that the tender process for work at the new Garda station in Macroom has begun. The project involves the construction of a new Garda Divisional Headquarters in Macroom incorporating a two, three and four storey building around a secure courtyard... Read More
24 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork student Clíona Marshall, who attends St. Angela’s College, Cork, is among four exceptional Irish second-level students who have been awarded prestigious scholarships by United World Colleges (UWC) to attend a partner college in China. These scholarships will enable the students to pursue the esteemed International Baccalaureate (IB)... Read More
23 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fine Gael select Cllrs Shane O’Callaghan and Una McCarthy to contest constituency in General Election Councillors Shane O’Callaghan and Una McCarthy been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Cork South Central constituency at the next General Election. The two Cork councillors were selected at... Read More
23 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fail Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan has welcomed the establishment of 67 new special classes in Cork. Every one of these special classes will have six pupils, one teacher and one special needs assistant. Deputy O’Sullivan has welcomed confirmation from Minister for Education Norma Foley that budget funding has... Read More
23 July 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Picking a steadfast online casino can seem overwhelming with so much out there. But one most certainly sticks out from the rest. Bizzo Casino is a rather recent player in the online gambling space. Even though it just made its appearance in 2021, it gained a lot... Read More
22 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Free Creative Climate Action Gleann a Phúca Project events on Sunday July 28th If you go down to the Glen on Sunday, you could be in for a big surprise! The Gleann a Phúca creative climate action project is hosting an educational, albeit potentially scary, River Monster Parade... Read More
22 July 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) spent the past eight months searching for a manager to replace Stephen Kenny following his departure in November 2023. Interim boss John O’Shea has overseen things in recent months, but the FAI chose to look elsewhere for a permanent replacement for Kenny.... Read More
20 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Commissioner for Oaths David O’Sullivan is the only Commissioner for Oaths listed on www.CommissionerForOaths.ie. He runs a convenient travelling service covering Cork City and suburbs, focusing on weekday evenings. The service makes life easier for anybody who needs to have legal documentation witnessed or executed. According to... Read More
20 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It’s on the airside a.k.a. departure lounge “Roasted Notes”, a new café and wine bar operated by KSG has opened at Cork Airport in advance of the peak summer holiday months of July and August. “Roasted Notes,” a new premium specialty coffee and wine bar was officially opened... Read More
20 July 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie National median home price is €335K – Urban prices rise by 7.3% y/y – Total sales volume drops by -/-13.5% y/y Home sales prices in the Republic of Ireland have risen 5.3% compared to the same period last year, the Q2, 2024 Geowox Housing Market Report reveals. The median price... Read More