26 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced a sponsorship program in association with the Irish Hotels Federation, which will see hospitality students from the US avail of a 12 month Working Holiday Authorisation to participate in practical training in a number of Cork hotels. The program will see Cork County... Read More
24 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Frank O’Flynn was elected as the new Mayor of the County of Cork in an uncontested vote by members of Cork County Council last evening. The Fianna Fail Cllr was nominated by Councillor Seamus McGrath and seconded by Councillor Declan Hurley, Mayor O’Flynn will be the first Mayor... Read More
23 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kinsale Arts Weekend (6-9 July) has a name for innovation and arts experiences in the most beautiful surroundings. This year promises to deliver again with a programme and a theme that captures the imagination inspired by the selkie of Irish folklore across platforms of song, music, poetry, theatre,... Read More
21 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Three West Cork businesswomen represent Network Ireland West Cork at regional level of the 2023 Businesswoman of the year awards. Business Awards Finalists are Michelle Fox of Fox Interiors, Aisling Vaughan of Ayrie and Noreen Coomey Coach & Psychotherapist. The winners will be announced at an afternoon event... Read More
20 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Virgin Media are quite literally delivering fibre to your home! To celebrate the launch of 2 Gigabit full fibre broadband to 345,000 additional homes and businesses in Ireland, Virgin Media are hand-delivering thousands of boxes of fibre cereal to homes across Cork. The surprize deliveries will be chosen... Read More
19 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann working to restore water supply for customers in Durrus Uisce Éireann and Cork County Council are working to restore water as quickly as possible to customers in Durrus following an operational issue at the water treatment plant. Dedicated water services crews are on site and every... Read More
19 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Hugh Wallace calls on restorers in Cork to get involved in the next series of The Great House Revival Now more than ever, architect and television presenter, Hugh Wallace wants to meet people who are getting creative with their housing solutions – be it a one room cottage,... Read More
18 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A large five-bedroom fixer-upper in an idyllic West Cork location is going under the hammer in an online auction organised by youbid.ie. Located in the townland of Caheragh, the detached property is a former shop connected to a four-bedroom home via an internal door. Bidding begins at €110,000. Two... Read More
9 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Martin Hayes announces solo DeBarras Show Friday 6th October 2023 Tickets €30 on sale now: https://debarra.ie/event/martin-hayes/ This October, Martin Hayes will make his first ever visit to DeBarras Folk Club for what is sure to be a remarkable performance. Martin Hayes is one of the world’s most celebrated fiddlers... Read More
8 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI will host its first Ladies Boutique Lunch this August. The fundraising event will see proceeds raised go towards the charity that saves lives at sea. The lunch will take place in Inisbeg Estate in Baltimore and will kick off with a prosecco reception at 12.30pm on... Read More
7 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Schools will soon be out for the summer, but Cork County Council Library Service’s fleet of Mobile Libraries will still be on the road bringing books and more to towns, villages, nursing homes, and homes in rural communities all across Cork County. The four Mobile Libraries each serve... Read More
6 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Independent TD for Cork South-West Michael Collins has offered his unequivocal support to the estimated 2000 retained firefighters who began work-to-rule strike action today. Deputy Collins was speaking after the National Retained Firefighters Association of Ireland (NRFA) laid the blame for its decision to initiate the first in... Read More