A Journey called Home, poems and stories of the new Corkonians was recently launched in The City Hall. The multilingual anthology includes poems and prose set in Cork City from 62 writers, including translations in 20 languages and photographs. This Cork City Library initiative is in collaboration with Ó Bhéal and is part of Cork City…
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Multi-award-winning Greenes Restaurant in Cork City is showcasing local produce by collaborating with local Cork producers on a new special Winter season menu. The team at Greenes Restaurant recognises the uniqueness and quality of the outstanding ingredients that are available in Ireland and work in tandem with the best Irish food producers year-round to create…
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Photo: Maxwell Photography Cork Airport’s Charity of the Year programme has won the Social Good – Corporate award at the Ireland Chapter of Project Management Institute’s (PMI) prestigious National Project Awards 2018. The announcement was made at the black-tie gala dinner at the offices of headline sponsor PwC on Spencer Dock, Dublin. The Social Good – Corporate 2018 award,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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