21 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@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
20 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Solid fuel use is one of the biggest sources of air pollution in our homes and communities. With roughly 1 in 10 householders in County Cork burning solid fuel as their main source of heating, Cork County Council is reminding householders that only approved fuels should be used... Read More
18 February 2024 By Mary L Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie daa Unveils 20-Point Plan To Accelerate Dublin, Wednesday, February 7, 2024: daa, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, recently unveiled details of 20 environmental sustainability initiatives being rolled out at Dublin and Cork Airports, which will accelerate both airports’ climate and sustainability related ambitions, including achieving... Read More
17 February 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The latest winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards has been announced as Crosshaven Centra owners Bernard and Ann Lynch. The Lynch’s have been organizing an annual triathlon for the past 20 years to raise funds for local clubs, schools, charities and organisations in the Cork... Read More
15 February 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie It was a busy start to the year at Ireland’s two busiest airports with just over 2.3 million passengers going through the terminals at Cork Airport and Dublin Airport during January, according to daa, which operates the two airports. 183,000 passed through Cork Airport while just over two... 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
9 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Investment of €300,000 in Douglas provides 36 additional work spaces Bank of Ireland has recently launched the latest addition to its nationwide network of hybrid working hubs. The new hub, based at the Bank of Ireland Douglas in Cork, provides a range of hot desks and meeting rooms... Read More
8 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Opening comes as new Aldi opens next door A beloved cornerstone in the Carrigaline community, Barry Collins’ SuperValu Carrigaline officially relaunched its store in recent weeks at the end of January. The renovation project was a collaborative effort, with a focus on supporting local businesses, having partnered with... Read More
6 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie For many, the new year can bring mixed emotions, especially for those bereaved. To date in 2024, Aman Cara, the organisation supporting bereaved parents nationwide, has noted an increase to those attending their monthly meetings. Whilst it brings much heartbreak that their services even have to exist, these... Read More
2 February 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Kevin O’Driscoll, a volunteer who dedicated a life-time of service to working with athletes in Carrigaline, has been honoured with the latest Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award. Kevin has been an active member of the Carrigaline GAA club for 40 years. During his time with the club,... 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