Category: News

  • Over 57,000 Passengers Expected At Cork Airport This June Bank Holiday Weekend

    Over 57,000 Passengers Expected At Cork Airport This June Bank Holiday Weekend

    New Ryanair summer services to Rhodes and Zadar will commence next week, along with the recommencement of seasonal services to La Rochelle and Carcassonne. Passengers intending to travel this weekend are advised to arrive at least 90 minutes before their flight is due to depart and prebooking of car parking is strongly recommended. Cork Airport…

  • Spike Island Celebrates 86th Anniversary of Independence with Family Fun and Fireworks

    Spike Island Celebrates 86th Anniversary of Independence with Family Fun and Fireworks

    Spike Island is set to mark the 86th anniversary of its independence with a spectacular family fun evening and fireworks display on Saturday, 13th July. This historic event commemorates the handover of the prison fortress from Britain on 11th July 1938, transforming the island into one of Ireland’s most iconic historical landmarks. The highlight of…

  • Minister Ryan announces new strategy for delivery of EV Charging in Local Authorities across Ireland

    Minister Ryan announces new strategy for delivery of EV Charging in Local Authorities across Ireland

    Image courtesy of Deposit Photos Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, has today launched new measures for the delivery of the electric vehicle (EV) charging network across Ireland. Minister Ryan announced the final publication of the National Road EV Charging Network Plan, following public consultation, and the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Universal Design Guidelines. The National…

  • Witness Appeal – Criminal Damage Incidents Mallow

    Witness Appeal – Criminal Damage Incidents Mallow

    Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a number of incidents that occurred at shortly before midnight on Sunday, 28th April 2024 in Rosehall in Mallow, Co. Cork. Criminal damage by fire was caused to one residential property in the area and attempted criminal damage at three adjacent properties. All four properties were vacant at the…

  • Launch of the Newly Refurbished Blue Pool Trails Glengarriff and Opening of Bantry Peace Park

    Launch of the Newly Refurbished Blue Pool Trails Glengarriff and Opening of Bantry Peace Park

    Image: John Allen Cork County Council has officially opened two new exciting recreational developments in West Cork. Bantry Peace Park is now home to a new inclusive playground suitable for all ages. The Blue Pool Trails Glengarriff underwent extensive improvement works including accessible paths and new seating and viewing areas. The Peace Park creates a…

  • Five County Cork Communities Nominated for Pride of Place Awards

    Five County Cork Communities Nominated for Pride of Place Awards

    Cork County Council has confirmed that five community groups will represent County Cork at the 2024 IPB Pride of Place Awards, in association with Co-operation Ireland. Now in its 22nd consecutive year, the competition acknowledges the work undertaken every day by communities all over the island of Ireland.  The Cork County nominees are Milford Community Council, Durrus Community Council, Mallow Castle…

  • New system for identifying uninsured vehicles launched and rolled out to frontline Gardaí

    New system for identifying uninsured vehicles launched and rolled out to frontline Gardaí

    Partnership approach has led to new system which strengthens Garda capacity to detect those driving without insurance on Irish roads A new system which allows members of An Garda Síochána to quickly and easily identify uninsured vehicles has been formally launched by Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee T.D. and An Garda Síochána Assistant Commissioner, Roads…

  • Cork on a Fork Fest Announces First Events For 2024 Programme

    Cork on a Fork Fest Announces First Events For 2024 Programme

    Image: Joleen Cronin Get a taste of Cork’s unique food culture at the 5-day food festival which returns from 14th-18th August 2024  ~ Get ready to savour the unique flavours of Cork at ‘Cork on a Fork Festival’, returning from August 14-18, 2024 throughout Cork City centre. This celebration of food brought to you by…

  • County Cork Coastline Recognised with 27 Blue and Green Flags

    County Cork Coastline Recognised with 27 Blue and Green Flags

    The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn says the high numbers of Blue and Green Flags for Cork County beaches is a testament to coastal community groups and Cork County Council working together. Cork County Council has been awarded with 27 flags in total by An Taisce for 2024, including 11 Blue…

  • Spotlight on Nature-Based Science at STEMtastic Festival in Cork

    Spotlight on Nature-Based Science at STEMtastic Festival in Cork

    Annabel Ryan and Sara Higgins getting ready for Cork Carnival of Science. Image: Clare Keogh The Cork Carnival of Science, Ireland’s largest outdoor science engagement event, is back with a bang, and this year’s programme promises to be more exciting than ever. Scheduled to take place at Fitzgerald Park from 8th to 9th June, the…