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There was a rapturous welcome awaiting transition year student Emily Noonan Keane, who recently returned from a three-day trip to Brussels, where she and a group of her peers took part in the prestigious European Parliament Ambassador School Programme. Emily, a student of Gaelcholáiste Dáibhís in Mallow, became involved in the initiative after entering a competition…
I am gravely concerned at a fresh planning application to Cork County Council for a Waste Transfer and Recycling Facility from Country Clean Recycling. The proposed site for this facility at Courtstown Industrial Estate on Little Island is, in my opinion, wholly unsuitable, as the area is already zoned for future residential development. I’m also…
Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada is to bring forward legislation to the European Parliament aimed at halting the illegal activity of super trawlers. The Ireland South MEP, who sits on the EU Fisheries Committee, said she wanted to see super trawlers banned outright from Irish waters but until that was possible the strictest possible…
Roads and parking areas along low-lying quays in Cork City Centre may suffer localised spot flooding at high tide this morning. Traffic restrictions may be in place from approximately 8am to 10am and may apply to Morrison’s Island, Fr Matthew Quay, Union Quay, Wandesford Quay, Frenche’s Quay and Crosses Green.
As Storm Diana rolls in, Insuremyhouse.ie are warning homeowners around the country to take two crucial steps to ensure they are protected: Ensure home insurance policies are in date. Take necessary action to protect homes from adverse weather. The experts at insuremyhouse.ie say that homes across the country have taken a battering in the last 12 months from notable…
Cask bar on MacCurtain Street in Cork swept the boards at the Irish Craft Cocktail Awards for 2018 held on Sunday November 25 in Dublin’s Number Twenty Two, taking home five awards, including the highest honour on the night, Best Overall Cocktail Bar 2018! Cask also won Outstanding Cocktail Menu, Best Bar Team and Best Cocktail…
Nothing quite beats the festive atmosphere of shopping and socialising in Cork City, and now there’s another great excuse to head into the centre! The people of Cork are being given the gift of free parking! Cork City Council and the Cork Business Association have launched a free parking initiative that will run after 5pm…
The Cork Business Association (CBA) together with Cork City Council have launched new retail social media channels to promote shopping in Cork City, offering an opportunity for retailers to work collectively to drive footfall to the city centre. The Cork City Shopping channels on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter will highlight the city’s fantastic range of…
The Christmas season wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Cork’s favourite traditional family pantomime at The Everyman. This year’s magical tale is Cinderella and it will bring the beautiful old theatre alive from Saturday, December 1. CADA Performing Arts has entertained families with their pantomimes at The Everyman for the last 24 years. This year, their…
Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on the Government to introduce proper and robust legislation that would guarantee the rights of family farms and businesses being sold off to vulture funds. The Ireland South MEP was speaking as she attended a protest in Dublin against the forced sale of family farms and businesses.…