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5 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced the first recipients of its new Heritage Grant Scheme, with 23 Historical and Community groups set to benefit from up to €1,000 each in funding. The successful projects include a wide range of historical publications, Heritage Week events, exhibitions, archives, video documentaries and...
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4 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Enware, has just been launched, enabling organisations to commit to sustainability and harness the benefits of having a proven, reportable sustainability programme running across their organisation. The comprehensive new online platform, the only one of its kind globally, assists and supports engagement with an organisation’s energy reduction and...
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4 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork’s Favourite Children’s Festival is back, and twice the fun! – summerSING! Cork & summerSING! TV – 9th-13th August, 2021 summerSING!, A Summer Arts Festival is here! This August 9th – 13th the Festival will not only deliver a safe and fun in-person Festival happening 9am-3pm daily at...
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4 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Spike Island Cork recently played host to Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD who visited the historic island which has been making waves in Ireland’s heritage and tourism circles. Minister Noonan thanked Cork County Council for the fascinating visit to Cork’s own Alcatraz...
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31 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Aldi Westside Retail Park Ballincollig welcomed shoppers through its doors today for the first time in six months following a complete €2.4M store revamp and makeover. Offering an even better Aldi shopping experience, the shop floor has been extended by 30%, while four free-to-use electric car charging points...
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29 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie University College Cork is celebrating following the historic, medal-winning successes by its students and graduates at the Olympic Games. UCC has seven undergraduates at the Olympics in Tokyo, meaning UCC has more students on Team Ireland than any other Higher Education Institute in the country. Paul O’Donovan and...
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28 July 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie “Team Up For Tennis” to operate at Bishopstown Lawn Tennis Club Bishopstown Lawn Tennis Club (BLTC) and Down Syndrome Cork (DSC) have launched the “Team Up For Tennis” programme. This programme, which is the first of its kind in Ireland will provide tennis coaching for children with Down...
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28 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Production has commenced on Fate: The Winx Saga Season 2 in County Wicklow New cast members include Glanmire’s Éanna Hardwicke as Sebastian, Brandon Grace as Grey, and Paulina Chávez as Flora. Returning cast members include Abigail Cowen as Bloom, Hannah van der Westhuysen as Stella, Precious Mustapha as Aisha, Eliot...
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27 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Need for life-changing amenity supported by University College Cork research The Crann Centre has launched a €500,000 fundraising campaign to build an inclusive playground and leisure area for families with disabilities, set to be the first of its kind in Ireland. Designed by families for families, the urgent...
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26 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie More than one hundred community groups across Cork County are set to receive funding under the Community Enhancement Programme 2021. The programme aims to help communities to carry out minor improvements to buildings including energy-saving projects, renovate community centres, develop community amenities and purchase equipment. The county-wide allocation...
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26 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has today formally signed up to the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan (AIPP). Getting on board with this ambitious five-year roadmap to help bees and nature is further evidence of the Council’s commitment to playing a leading role in making its land more pollinator friendly. One-third of...
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25 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A new book has been published about the Irish War of Independence rebels held on Spike Island in 1921, which marks 100 years this year. Spike Island’s Republican Prisoners, 1921, is now on sale, authored by historian and long term island employee, Tom O’Neill. The book details the...
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