28 September 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A sub-committee of Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage is currently working on the republication of the 1998 “Battle of the Big Cross” journal published 25 years ago as part of the bicentenary commemoration of the battle which occurred on 19th June 1798. As well as re-publishing the journal there will... Read More
27 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI were called out during Storm Agnes this afternoon (Wednesday 27 September) to assist a yacht which was dragging its anchor in the Ilen River in West Cork. The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their all weather lifeboat at 3.48pm, following a request from the Irish Coast Guard... Read More
27 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork County coast and harbour offers unlimited potential in terms of green energy prospects. With increasing demands in this area and opportunities for related industry, businesses and employment, recognition of the co-ordination of state, semi-state and investors is needed to ensure this potential is fully maximised. Cork... Read More
21 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Earthquake lecture There is a lot of interest in this evenings (21st) Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage public talk on the effects of the Lisbon Tsunami of 1755, which altered much of the coastal landscape of West Cork and other areas. The talk will be delivered by Dr. Robert Devoy,... Read More
14 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie EXHIBITION OF NEW PAINTINGS BY SARAH WALKER TO BE OPENED BY NEIL JORDAN WRITER & DIRECTOR. DATE & TIME: SATURDAY 23RD 6 – 8 PM VENUE: WILD ATLANTIC GLAMPING Sarah Walker will be exhibiting new works in a solo exhibition on Bere Island as part of the inaugural... Read More
9 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing approximately 2.7km of old and damaged water mains in Clonakilty, Co Cork that were prone to frequent bursts and leakage. The existing watermains are being replaced with new modern pipes. The section of works will start at... Read More
7 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann today renewed its appeal to the public to ‘Think Water Conservation’ as warm weather returns and demand increases. This comes as over half of Irish households (54%)* still admit to wasting water. As part of its annual campaign, Uisce Éireann is calling on households across the... Read More
1 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie O’Leary Insurances Ltd., a Brown & Brown company, has entered into an agreement to acquire William Murphy & Sons (Courtmacsherry & Clonakilty) Ltd. The transaction is expected to close in November 2023, subject to certain closing conditions. With over 40 years of experience in the insurance broking business,... Read More
27 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Clean Coasts, supported by Cully and Sully, is thrilled to announce the return of the Big Beach Clean initiative. The programme is asking participants to sign up to receive a free clean-up kit and join a worldwide citizen science project. With almost 150 groups already registered, this promises... Read More
25 August 2023 By Roger L Kennedy tom@TheCork.ie Firebird, market leader and manufacturer of high-performance heating systems, has developed a solution that could see domestic and commercial buildings in rural Ireland reduce their C02 emissions by 90%. With its 800,000 oil fired boilers, Ireland is at a critical juncture in its efforts to transition towards... Read More
23 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Masters of Tradition takes place this week, from today Wednesday 23rd – Sunday 27th August in Bantry, West Cork. Celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, this is the festival which journeys to the heart of Irish music and provides a platform where subtle elements of the music can be heard.... Read More
22 August 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Arthritis Ireland s delighted to announce that their in-person Living Well with Arthritis in-person courses will commence in September 2023. The Cork venue for the course is Innishannnon Parish Hall (Eircode: T12 WR9T), from Thursday 14th September to 19th October. The course consists of 6 weekly sessions, with each session lasting 2.5 hours... Read More
