30 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This weekend marked a proud milestone for the Irish Kidney Association as the newly announced Irish Nominee for European Commissioner, Michael McGrath TD, officially opened its Munster Kidney Support Centre on Wilton Avenue in Cork. Conveniently located within a 3-minute walking distance from Cork University Hospital (CUH), the... Read More
30 June 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Justin McCarthy Sr. and Justin McCarthy Jr. are Cork Persons of the Month in honour of their contribution to sports and media. Cork Hurling Icon Justin McCarthy and his son RTE Broadcaster Justin are the June Cork Persons of the Month. Justin Sr., from Rochestown, had a playing... Read More
30 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The loss of a senior minister from Cork and the failure to nominate a Cork based TD as a cabinet attending junior minister has resulted in Cork City and County being politically overlooked and downgraded, according to Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins. Deputy Collins, who represents Cork South... Read More
30 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kinsale RNLI came to the aid of two sailors yesterday afternoon (Saturday 30 June) after their 34ft yacht lost steering and began to drift off the Old Head of Kinsale. The volunteer crew were requested to launch their inshore lifeboat at 4.48pm at the request of the Irish... Read More
30 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting applications from Irish traditional musicians for the position of ‘Sliabh Luachra Musician in Residence’. The area, which covers parts of Northwest Cork, East Kerry and West Limerick, is recognised nationally and internationally for its traditional Irish music, song, dance, poetry and culture. The... Read More
29 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork on a Fork has announced a special Pop-Up Summer Harvest Feast at Glenbrook Farm in Whites Cross (Cork) on Wednesday August 14th. This exclusive event will be catered by Pamela Kelly, the acclaimed head chef at The Farmgate in The English Market, who is renowned for her... Read More
28 June 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Irish Air Corps paid a visit to Scoil Niocláis, Frankfield, Douglas, Cork City, to recognize Adam Mirowski, a sixth-class pupil, for his impressive sketches and letters. Adam’s work made a big impression on senior Air Corps officials, who arranged for a helicopter to land near the school... Read More
28 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Council will begin works next month, July, to renew certain pavements and street furniture in key city centre locations. The City Centre Pavement Restoration Scheme 2024 is focused on the restoration of pavements and street furniture on St. Patrick’s Street, Grand Parade and Daunt Square. Cork... Read More
27 June 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ARI Unveils Vibrant New Rebrand At Cork Airport Duty Free Store, “Celebrating The City’s Cultural Heritage” Passengers travelling through Cork Airport will notice the travel retail store, formally known as “The Loop,” has undergone a vibrant and dynamic re-brand. It will now be known as Cork Airport Duty... Read More
27 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cloyne Union has completed a major restoration of its Parish Hall, a familiar piece of the architectural heritage of Midleton, Co. Cork, located across the road from St John the Baptist Church. The roof was completely re-lathed, re-felted, re-leaded and re-slated by John Cody Carpentry Services with great... Read More
26 June 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Fastnet Lighthouse was built 120 years ago One of Ireland’s best known and most iconic lighthouses, the granite tower of Fastnet Lighthouse off the Cork coast is 120 years old tomorrow. The lighthouse plays as crucial a role to navigation now as it did in 1904. Irish Lights... Read More
26 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Challenge yourself and experience the stunning scenery of West Cork at the Beast of Beara, a 20km adventure race taking place on 20th July 2024 in Allihies Village. Nestled amidst the dramatic Slieve Miskish mountains, this race offers a unique opportunity to explore the rugged beauty of the... Read More