12 June 2024, Wednesday By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie New Mayor of Clonakilty to be installed this Thursday Eileen Sheppard, who topped the poll in last Saturday’s Clonakilty Mayoral Election, will be installed as “Mayor of Clonakilty” at a public ceremony at 7pm at Asna Square on this Thursday evening 13th January. All are invited to... Read More
10 June 2024 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie Laura Harmon has been elected for Labour in the Cork City South West Local Electoral Area (LEA) Laura Harmon said: ‘‘I am honoured to have won the seat back for Labour in the Cork City South West ward. Labour has not had representation in this area for a... Read More
8 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The weekly Cork Palestine Solidarity Campaign march and rally was addressed by John Turnbull of the Freedom Flotilla, a fleet of boats and ships preparing to sail to Gaza to deliver 5,000 tons of humanitarian aid. Mr Turnbull is skipper of the Handala, which is currently docked in... Read More
29 May 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Nominations closed for the 2024 Clonakilty Mayoral Election at 5.30pm last Saturday evening, and three members of the Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage Mayoral Sub Committee met at O’Donovan’s Hotel, where the sealed nomination papers were opened and contents recorded. In total, 24 nomination papers had been printed and made... Read More
28 May 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Labour Leader Ivana Bacik TD yesterday announced the launch of Labour’s Transport for Cork policy, aimed at transforming Cork City’s transport network and getting the city moving. The policy was unveiled on Monday, 27th May, with a clear commitment to building an accessible, environmentally sustainable and integrated transport... Read More
21 May 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 18 new social homes, delivered by Clúid Housing as part of the landmark regeneration of the former Mercy Convent and school were officially opened recently in Bantry, West Cork. The 18 homes are a combination of 10 one-and two-bed homes in the converted convent and cookery school buildings,... Read More
15 May 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie What: Anti-Racism Summit 2024 Where: Cork City Millennium Hall When: Friday, May 17th @ 1pm until 5pm Empowering Young Voices to Drive Change and Foster Inclusivity Youth Mentor and Co-Ordinator at Cork Migrant Centre at Nano Nagle Place, Raphael Olympio, is available as a spokesperson This pioneering event is... Read More
7 May 2024 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Seán Kelly, MEP for Ireland South, has highlighted the benefits of repurposing vacant and derelict properties for new use, such as housing, through renovation and energy upgrade works. “We have an abundance of vacant properties plotted around Ireland that could be repurposed as comfortable homes if renovation and... Read More