26 April 2024 By Mary Bemingham mary@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn has officially reopened one of County Cork’s most iconic tourist attractions, Camden Fort Meagher, following an extensive revitalisation and enhancement programme. Internationally recognised as being one of the finest remaining examples of a classical Coastal Artillery Fort in the... Read More
26 April 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Charities and Community Groups invited to apply for €137,500 worth of donations in what is ALDI’s 25th anniversary in Ireland ALDI Ireland has launched its 2024 Community Grants programme, which features an expanded offering to mark 25 years of ALDI in Ireland. ALDI is calling on charities and... Read More
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25 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie It’s a fundraiser for well known Charity Enable Ireland. The prize is a brand new A-rated, 3 bedroom, end-of-terrace house located in Janeville, Carrigaline, Co. Cork plus a €5,000 voucher sponsored by EZ Living Interiors, and a €5,000 voucher kindly sponsored by Right Price Tiles & Wood Flooring.... Read More
24 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The impact of Brexit on Cork’s and Ireland’s fishing community investigated on TG4 TV programme airing on Wednesday 24 April at 9:30pm Above: Tomás Ó Féinneadha Castletownbere, Co. Cork, Reddy Ó Faoláin Skipper, Castletownbere, Co, Cork. and Kevin Magee: Investigative journalist, Iniúchadh TG4, Greencastle Pier, Co. Donegal. The serious impact... Read More
23 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Records only began in 2015 The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has published its monthly data on the number of Commencements Notices (residential construction starts) for the first quarter of 2024. The data shows that in the first three months of 2024, there have been commencement... Read More
22 April 2024 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork County Council marked its milestone 125th anniversary with a day of commemoration starting with a Special Meeting of Council where the echoes of history were highlighted as the 1899-minute book was proudly displayed. As official proceedings ended, guests gathered in the Cork County Hall foyer where the... Read More
22 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 22-26 April, 2024 A Week of Celebrations Connecting to Nano Nagle at Nano Nagle Place On Monday, April 22nd, The Today Show, on RTÉ TV will feature a segment on Nano Nagle as part of its “Gamechangers” series. Nano Nagle, known for her pioneering work in education and... Read More
21 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Transport James O’Connor has urged families to apply for the School Transport Scheme before the deadline of April 26. For the 2024/2025 school year primary school children must live 3.2 kilometres or more from their school to be eligible for transport, while for secondary... Read More
21 April 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie North Cork Politics Ken Brennan, a family man and experienced CNC machine operator in the medical devices industry, has declared his candidacy for the Fermoy Local Election Area (LEA) in the upcoming local elections. With a deep-rooted commitment to addressing the pressing needs of ordinary Irish citizens, Ken... Read More
21 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP candidate Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (Fianna fail) has welcomed €1,595,574 in funding for Rylane Community Centre, Co. Cork. The funding is to be announced this weekend by Minister Heather Humphreys. In total there will be €30 million allocated to build 12 new Community Centres across Rural... Read More
20 April 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Green shoots of revival are sprouting up from volunteer-led club sector in Cork, with an increase in the number of youth clubs operating in the city and county for the first time in five years. Cork Education & Training Board (Cork ETB) reports a 10 per cent increase... Read More