09:00 Rescheduled north Kerry fundraiser concert featuring Michael English will be ‘wonderful night’
-A rescheduled Moyvane fundraising concert featuring country singer Michael English will take place on Sunday, May 11.
- Independent.ie22/04 Kerry and Dublin footballers who were fierce rivals celebrate bonds on anniversary of 1975 final
-The recent gathering of the Kerry and Dublin teams who contested the 1975 All-Ireland Football Final was a celebration of the friendship that exists between the two panels, despite the ferocious on-field rivalry they had.
- Independent.ie22/04 Kerry parents face ‘roadblocks’ and ‘untold stress’ in efforts to provide care for their children with rare diseases
-Kerry parents have spoken of some of the challenges they have faced in ensuring their children with complex needs get the care and attention they deserve.
- Independent.ie17/04 Kerry woman appointed as general manager of Tralee hotel as premises undergoes major transformation
-Tralee woman Jennifer Brosnan has been appointed as the new general manager of Ballyroe Heights Hotel.
- Independent.ie15/04 Family of Tom Crean in attendance at festival celebrating life of Kerry’s famous Antarctic explorer
-The descendants of Tom Crean were among the many who attended a festival which celebrated the life and legacy of Kerry’s famous Antarctic explorer over the weekend.
- Independent.ie15/04 Owners of Kerry hotel say business is thriving as they prepare to celebrate 10 years in Tralee
-The owners of The Ashe Hotel have spoken about how the business has become a pillar of hospitality as it approaches its tenth year in business.
- Independent.ie15/04 Kerry businesswomen attend special event focused on ‘networking for success’
-Kerry women from all areas of business and professional services attended a special event aimed at understanding networking as a tool for career and enterprise growth in Killarney last week.
- Independent.ie14/04 North Kerry town could get 27 new homes if planning permission approved for recent application
-Ballybunion could get 27 new houses if permission is granted for a recent planning application.
- Independent.ie04/04 Kerry national school students set to embark on European adventure inspired by Seán Kelly MEP visit
-Kiltallagh National School’s senior classes will gain an insight into the inner workings of continental politics when they travel to the beating heart of the European Union next month.
- Independent.ie30/03 Kerry woman launches fundraiser to benefit documentary aimed at raising awareness of endometriosis
-A Kerry woman who has suffered from severe endometriosis for most of her life has launched a fundraiser for a documentary which she is creating to raise more awareness about her condition.
- Independent.ie28/03 Hundreds of Kerry worshippers attend ‘joyous’ forty-hour Adoration to pray for world peace
-Hundreds of worshippers from all over Kerry prayed for world peace and the health of the church and its clergy at a forty-hour Adoration in Killarney last weekend.
- Independent.ie28/03 Charitable walk to mark fiftieth birthday of late Kerry man Caomhín ‘Shaq’ O’Donoghue
-Killarney will provide the backdrop to an upcoming charity walk that will be held in memory of the late Caomhín ‘Shaq’ O’Donoghue, who was well-known across the county through the work he did with local sports clubs.
- Independent.ie25/03 ‘Treacherous’ crossroads in Kerry village to get safety improvement measures after works approved
-Safety improvement works will be carried out at the ‘treacherous’ crossroads in Abbeydorney after a proposed project received unanimous support from Listowel Municipal District members last week.
- Independent.ie20/03 Kerry woman (22) achieves lifelong dream of becoming a Garda after attesting at Templemore ceremony
-A young Kerry woman achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a Garda when she was sworn in as a member of the force earlier this month.
- Independent.ie19/03 North Kerry of old to provide backdrop for play that will be performed on several nights in Listowel
-A play written by a Listowel-born man more than a century ago will be shown at St John’s Theatre, where it will immerse audiences in an engaging local story set at the turn of the 20th century.
- Independent.ie18/03 South Kerry parents ‘concerned’ and ‘disappointed’ with news that day service will close for weeks
-A VITAL south Kerry day service for people with intellectual disabilities has been forced to close as there is not enough staff to keep the programme running effectively.
- Independent.ie14/03 Kerry’s Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra students showcase talent in spectacular and engaging musical
-Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra students again showcased their dramatic talent in a spectacular production of ‘Belle’, which thoroughly engaged audiences of all ages.
- Independent.ie14/03 ‘City bike scheme’ could be solution to Kerry town’s traffic congestion issues this summer
-The implementation of a city bike scheme in Killarney has been suggested as a measure that might reduce traffic congestion at the height of the tourist season.
- Independent.ie13/03 Kerry parents have no choice but to drive children to soccer grounds in absence of pedestrian crossing
-Parents have no choice but to drive their children to play at the grounds of Killarney Athletic due to the absence of a pedestrian crossing on the busy Woodlawn/Ballycasheen road, according to local councillors.
- Independent.ie07/03 Kerry violinist lost fingertips in deer-related road incident – ‘There is actually zero comeback’
-A professional violin player lost the tips of her fingers in a deer-related road accident in the Killarney area.
- Independent.ie06/03 Kerry named among top ten counties for female entrepreneurs
-There are more than 60 women who have founded businesses based in Kerry, making it the ninth best county for female entrepreneurs.
- Independent.ie05/03 Kerry town has ‘no house for sale for the ordinary person at an affordable price’
-It is ‘imperative’ that an affordable housing scheme is developed in Killarney because there is currently no house available in the town for ordinary people, according to a local councillor.
- Independent.ie05/03 Kerry area is ‘most severely hit’ by planning issues resulting from misinterpretation of guidelines
-The Mayor of Killarney believes her district is being severely impacted by guidelines which have been interpreted as a ‘blanket ban’ on new developments accessing onto national roads.
- Independent.ie05/03 More sex crimes recorded in Kerry in third quarter of 2024 compared to first six months
-More sex crimes took place in Kerry in the third quarter of 2024 than across the first six months of the year.
- Independent.ie21/02 Proprietor regrets blocking footpath in Cork town – ‘I’d like to apologise to the people of Kanturk’
-The owner of a vacant commercial premises on Strand Street in Kanturk has apologised for creating an obstruction on the footpath outside their property.
- Independent.ie19/02 Cork Tidy Towns group’s AGM sees officials thank members for their dedication over the last year
-Macroom Tidy Towns officers thanked members for all their hard work and highlighted their many fine achievements over the past year at the association’s AGM on Tuesday evening.
- Independent.ie19/02 Bingo night to be held in aid of Cork girl who will help to rescue children from streets of Kolkata
-A bingo night will be held in Macroom this Friday to raise funds for a local girl’s trip to India, where she will support a charity which rescues children living on the streets.
- Independent.ie19/02 Kerry IPAS centre found to be noncompliant with standards aimed at protecting residents’ dignity
-An International Protection Applicant centre in Killarney was ruled to be noncompliant with requirements aimed at protecting the privacy, dignity and safety of residents after an inspection found that some occupants were living in “cramped and undignified conditions”.
- Independent.ie18/02 More than 200 pickleball players to compete in very first Munster Open in Kerry this weekend
-Pickleball players from the Kingdom and beyond will compete in their game’s very first Munster Open at MTU Kerry Sports Academy in Tralee this weekend.
- Independent.ie17/02 Dublin to Kerry flight was diverted to Shannon Airport due to weather conditions
-A Ryanair flight from Dublin to Kerry was diverted to Shannon Airport last week .
- Independent.ie17/02 Kerry and Cork musical fans urged to attend Sliabh Luachra school’s special adaption of classic tale
-Students of Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra in Rathmore are set to dazzle audiences with their staging of a musical inspired by the timeless tale of Beauty and the Beast.
- Independent.ie14/02 Dramatic rise in number of north Cork children and teenagers waiting for psychology appointment
-The number of children and adolescents in north Cork waiting for a mental health appointment has increased by almost 800 per cent in five years.
- Independent.ie14/02 Roads in north and midwest Cork to benefit from over €82 million in funding for routes in the county
-Almost €83 million in funding has been allocated for the maintenance and development of roads in Cork County.
- Independent.ie13/02 Inland Fisheries Ireland officers investigating oil spill in north Cork
-An oil spill in the Kanturk area is being investigated by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI).
- Independent.ie13/02 Green light given to 98-unit residential development in north Cork town despite concerns of locals
-Planning permission has been granted for a 98-unit residential development at Castleparks, Castlelands on St Joseph’s Road in Mallow.
- Independent.ie13/02 Late Kerry man remembered as stalwart of Irish in New York who was committed to helping those in need
-A Kerry man who passed away late last month has been remembered as a ‘true son of Kenmare’ whose passion was helping others.
- Independent.ie12/02 Kerry Rose returns to her cheerleading roots
-It was all rosy for the competitive cheerleaders of Legacy Elite on Sunday, when they got to meet the 2024 Kerry Rose – and former cheerleader - Emer Dineen at the Brehon Hotel on Sunday.
- Independent.ie12/02 Students from Kerry secondary schools graduate with certificates that could kickstart STEM careers
-Students from secondary schools across the county were among those who recently celebrated their graduation from the Munster Technological University STEM Passport for Inclusion programme at the MTU Kerry Campus.
- Independent.ie12/02 Almost 90pc of motorists broke the speed limit in Cork village
-At least one motorist travelled through the Cork village of Rylane at almost three times the speed limit in January.
- Independent.ie12/02 Cork town’s months-long wait for boil water notice to be lifted was ‘tough going all around’
-Macrompians are finally free to drink from the public supply following the lifting of a boil water notice that had been in place since September last year.
- Independent.ie12/02 Christmas lights were the ‘only saviour’ in Cork village left without public lighting for weeks
-A Cork village was without public lighting for weeks last December, with Christmas lights in the vicinity providing the only illumination for locals out at night.
- Independent.ie12/02 Cork town will remain ‘open for business’ despite resurfacing works
-Road resurfacing works will begin in Macroom next week but the town will remain “open for business”.
- Independent.ie11/02 Late Kerry Stars member ‘would have been so proud’ of athletes’ performances at memorial tournament
-The much-loved and recently deceased Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club member Vincent Lacke was remembered at a hugely successful soccer tournament held in Killarney on Sunday.
- Independent.ie10/02 See photos of Kerry tractor run attended by young and old to raise vital funds for lifesaving group
-Kenmare Macra members held another successful edition of their annual tractor run on Sunday morning, with the event providing a fine opportunity for locals to get out and socialise while supporting a worthy cause.
- Independent.ie07/02 North Cork train station allocated funding for upgrade to car park
-Funding has been allocated to upgrade the car park at Charleville train station, according to the Minister for Special Education & Inclusion and Cork North-West TD Michael Moynihan.
- Independent.ie07/02 Cork had second highest disposable income in Ireland in 2023
-Cork city and county had the second highest disposable income level in the country in 2023, according to new Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures.
- Independent.ie07/02 Phone call from Cork hospital kickstarted transformation of Monaghan woman’s business
-A phone call from Cork University Hospital is what saw a Monaghan woman develop her clothing business into a unique enterprise which provides pain relief for people suffering from a range of conditions.
- Independent.ie07/02 Cork district courts of Mallow and Macroom saw applications for protection orders rise in 2023
-Mallow and Macroom district courts saw an increased number of applications for domestic violence orders in 2023 compared to 2022 while Fermoy experienced a slight decrease, according to figures released to Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú.
- Independent.ie06/02 Gardaí took urgent action after car observed travelling wrong way on Cork motorway at night
-A man was arrested following an alleged incident of dangerous driving after a car was observed driving on the wrong side of the M8 motorway in Cork on Wednesday night.
- Independent.ie06/02 Stalking and bullying at Irish colleges highlighted at special Cork conference
-Stalking and bullying from a third-level perspective was highlighted at a conference held this week by Munster Technological University (MTU) and the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI).
- Independent.ie06/02 Cork artist opens third solo exhibition featuring colourful and vibrant works conveying positivity
-Cork-based South African artist Emma Jacobs has opened her third solo exhibition ‘Reflections of Life’ at the Grey Heron in Bandon.
- Independent.ie05/02 Nearly 20 villages in midwest Cork in contention for enhancement funding of almost €70,000
-Almost 20 villages in Macroom Municipal District are under consideration for funding from the 2025 Village Enhancement Scheme (VES).
- Independent.ie05/02 Owner of derelict Cork pub to meet with council in hope of resolving row over property’s future
-The owner of the derelict Lee Valley Inn will meet with council officials at the dilapidated Dripsey property on Thursday and she hopes a solution to the issues presented by the state of the building can be ‘thrashed out’.
- Independent.ie05/02 Michael Moynihan appointment sees Cork North-West secure fourth ministership since establishment
-Michael Moynihan’s appointment to a junior ministry at the Department of Education last week saw him become the fourth Cork North-West representative to secure a ministerial role, junior or senior, since the formation of the constituency in 1980.
- Independent.ie04/02 HSE urges Cork public to only attend emergency departments in urgent cases
-The public has been asked to only attend an emergency department (ED) in urgent cases as the units at Cork University Hospital and Mercy University Hospital are experiencing very high levels of activity.
- Independent.ie04/02 1930s film billed as Ireland’s first ‘talkie’ named after Cork town is subject of upcoming radio doc
-An early 1930s romance film that took its name from the midwest Cork parish of Inniscarra is the focus of a radio documentary that will begin to air this Friday.
- Independent.ie04/02 Clubs from thriving Cork community showcase their activities to hundreds of locals at annual event
-Macroom and District Lions Club’s fourth edition of its ‘Meet the Clubs Day’ was a roaring success as groups from all over the community showcased what they have to offer at the Leisure Complex on Saturday.
- Independent.ie04/02 Canadian historian trying to link Cork man who fought in World War I with recently uncovered remains
-A historian who identifies the remains of Canada’s war dead is currently working on the case of a Cork man who fought and died for the country in World War I.
- Independent.ie31/01 New courses offering alternative pathway to degree will run in County Cork for next academic year
-Four new courses which offer a different path to a degree will be offered in County Cork for the academic year 2025/26, the Minister for Further and Higher Education has announced.
- Independent.ie29/01 ‘Cluster’ of homes in north Cork the last households in county without power due to Storm Éowyn
-A small number of homes in north Cork are the last in the county to still be without power as a direct result of the impacts of Storm Éowyn.
- Independent.ie29/01 Former Cork litter warden recounts how difficult it was to fine dog-fouling offenders
-A man who spent more than two decades as a litter warden for County Cork said it is very difficult to reduce the level of dog fouling in public places because of how hard it is to punish people for not cleaning up after their pets.
- Independent.ie28/01 Cork man killed in World War I could be among remains recently discovered in northern France
-A Cork man who lost his life in World War I may be among remains recently recovered in France.
- Independent.ie28/01 Cork TD calls for placing of powerlines in forests to be examined in aftermath of recent storms
-A Cork North-West TD has called for a major evaluation to be carried out on the placing of powerlines in forested areas.
- Independent.ie28/01 Artistic director who oversaw reinvigoration of Cork theatre to step down from role
-The artistic director of Macroom’s Briery Gap will step down from his role at the end of January, it has been announced.
- Independent.ie28/01 Three acclaimed storytellers to undertake 10-month residency on west Cork islands
-Three renowned storytellers will undertake a 10-month residency across the seven inhabited west Cork islands as part of a newly announced programme.
- Independent.ie28/01 Midwest Cork Hurling and Camogie Club’s new grounds damaged during Storm Éowyn
-Laochra Óg Hurling and Camogie Club’s new grounds near Macroom endured significant damage during the extreme winds brought by Storm Éowyn last week.
- Independent.ie28/01 Late Cork coroner and GP remembered as humble and pleasant man ‘who could handle any situation’
-Former colleagues of the late Dr Michael Kennedy have remembered the recently deceased Buttevant GP and north Cork coroner as a calm and capable man who practiced care and compassion with all those he dealt with.
- Independent.ie27/01 Book by man raised by last of north Cork’s gentry provides ‘inside story’ of lives led by upper-class
-Standing in strong contrast to the lives led by the majority, what exactly the days of Ireland’s remaining upper-classes looked like was still a source of intrigue in the years after independence.
- Independent.ie27/01 Permission sought for electric vehicle charging hub to be installed at north Cork service station
-Planning permission has been sought for the installation of several electric vehicle charging units at a service station situated outside of Fermoy.
- Independent.ie27/01 Students from north Cork and the Lee Valley awarded prestigious entrance awards to Trinity College
-Three students from secondary schools in north Cork and the Lee Valley were awarded prestigious Entrance Exhibition Awards from Trinity College Dublin.
- Independent.ie24/01 Cork co-op Dairygold decides future payments to milk suppliers will not be linked to spend with co-op
-Dairygold has decided that any future year-end payments made to its milk suppliers will not be linked to how much they spend on goods from it.
- Independent.ie24/01 Cork co-op Dairygold decides future payments to milk suppliers will not be linked to spend on input
-Dairygold has decided that any future year-end payments made to its milk suppliers will not be linked to how much they spend on goods from it.
- Independent.ie24/01 Storm Éowyn: Cork public urged not to travel due to danger posed by fallen trees, cables and debris
-Cork residents have been asked not to travel today unless absolutely necessary despite the expiration of the status red wind warning at 10am due to the presence of multiple hazards on streets, footpaths and roads across the county as a result of the extreme winds brought by Storm Éowyn.
- Independent.ie22/01 Cork residents and organisations invited to apply to to develop ties with twin cities
-Individuals or organisations who wish to partake in a project with one of Cork’s twinned cities have been invited to apply online for the 2025 Twinning Grant Scheme before Friday, February 7.
- Independent.ie22/01 Cork bracing itself for second severe weather event in two weeks as Storm Éowyn nears
-North Cork is bracing itself for a second weather event of high severity as winds brought by Storm Éowyn are expected to cause extremely destructive gusts in excess of 130km/h.
- Independent.ie22/01 Cork disability rights activist Joanne O’Riordan says disabled people ‘fed up’ with lack of supports
-Millstreet journalist and disability rights activist Joanne O’Riordan has called for the new government to put improved supports in place for disabled people, many of whom are ‘fed up’ with feeling they must get through life on their own.
- Independent.ie20/01 Weather warning issued for Cork as strong winds likely to hit Ireland this week
-A moderate weather warning has been issued for residents of County Cork as strong winds are likely to hit this week.
- Independent.ie20/01 Permission granted for large solar farm to be developed on north Cork farmland
-Planning permission has been granted for a large solar farm to be developed on farmland near Mitchelstown.
- Independent.ie20/01 Aldi store in north Cork town gets green-light for extension
-The Aldi supermarket in Fermoy is set to be expanded after conditional planning permission was granted for the retail store to be extended.
- Independent.ie20/01 Cork City councillor from Ballincollig in running for election to Seanad Éireann
-A Ballincollig-based representative is running for election to Seanad Éireann this month.
- Independent.ie17/01 Cork politician judged to be ‘not qualified’ to run as candidate for Seanad panel
-Aontú member Becky Kealy was rejected as an electoral candidate for the Agricultural Panel of Seanad Éireann after it was ruled that she was ‘not qualified’.
- Independent.ie17/01 Change in opening hours of south Cork town’s garda station
-Changes have been made to the opening hours of Carrigaline Garda Station following the completion of a review by An Garda Síochána Cork Division.
- Independent.ie17/01 Highest amount of dog-fouling fines in Ireland handed out in Cork County in 2024
-The most dog-fouling penalties in Ireland were issued in Cork County last year.
- Independent.ie17/01 More than 20 owners in Cork have applied to keep their XL Bully dogs ahead of February deadline
-Just over 20 Cork owners of XL Bully type dogs have applied to keep their pets, which will be illegal to own without a certificate of exemption from February 1.
- Independent.ie16/01 Building of nearly 4,000 homes got underway in Cork County last year
-Construction began on close to 4,000 homes in Cork County last year, with April the busiest month for housing commencements.
- Independent.ie16/01 Cork co-op Dairygold maintains quoted milk price for December and approves year-end payments to suppliers
-The board of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited has maintained its December quoted milk price at 50.0cpl, based on standard constituents of 3.3 per cent protein and 3.6 per cent butterfat, inclusive of sustainability and quality bonuses and VAT.
- Independent.ie16/01 Cork TD welcomes new government commitment to create a taskforce to rejuvenate city centre
-The new programme for government commitment to implement a city centre taskforce will help rejuvenate Cork, according to a Fine Gael TD.
- Independent.ie16/01 Cork residents invited to fight air pollution on ‘Clean Air Night’ next week
-Cork City Council is inviting residents to play a part in fighting air pollution by reducing solid fuel burning in their stoves or fireplaces or by lighting fires a little later on ‘Clean Air Night’ on Friday, January 24.
- Independent.ie15/01 Macroom Lions Club set to host fourth annual event showcasing clubs and groups in local community
-Macroom and District Lions Club will host the fourth annual ‘Meet The Clubs Day’ at the Leisure Complex from 12pm to 3pm on Saturday, February 1.
- Independent.ie15/01 Cork County Council praises staff for working tirelessly during severe weather
-Cork County Council said that its staff at every level worked tirelessly on the response to the severe weather of last week, following a question that was posed by The Corkman in relation to how conditions were managed in the northwest of the county.
- Independent.ie15/01 Staff ‘worked tirelessly’ during period of severe weather, council says in response to question
-Cork County Council said that its staff at every level worked tirelessly on the response to the severe weather of last week, following a question that was posed by The Corkman in relation to how conditions were managed in the northwest of the county.
- Independent.ie15/01 Macroom school recognised as best in Ireland as local students receive BT Young Scientist awards
-Macrompian students proved their scientific ability at last weekend’s BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition at Dublin’s RDS, where several local students received awards and commendations for the innovative projects they carried out.
- Independent.ie14/01 North Cork students shine, receiving several awards at BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition
-North Cork has once again proven itself to be a hotbed of scientific activity, at least where its secondary school students are concerned. For another year running, young researchers from the region received a raft of prestigious awards at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.
- Independent.ie13/01 Limerick search & rescue group responded to ‘hundreds of calls for help’ ahead of big anniversary
-Abbeyfeale District Search & Rescue’s essential role in the local community and beyond was never more evident just before it celebrated twenty years in existence on Monday, January 13.
- Independent.ie13/01 Cork TD calls for heavy machinery owners to be enabled to help in future responses to weather events
-A TD from a region which endured some of the heaviest snow and ice inflicted on Ireland over the past week said he would like to see farmers and contractors who own heavy machinery to be incorporated into responses to severe weather events.
- Independent.ie10/01 North Cork village one of areas worst affected by snow and ice set to receive post on Saturday
-Boherbue in northwest Cork is one of the two areas in Ireland worst affected by snow and ice according to An Post, which will attempt to make deliveries there on Saturday (January 11).
- Independent.ie10/01 Price of typical second-hand home in County Cork predicted to rise by eight per cent in 2025
-The price of the average second-hand three-bed semi-detached house in County Cork is predicted to increase by eight per cent this year, according to a new report.
- Independent.ie10/01 Free nasal flu vaccine clinic for children to be held in Cork on Saturday
-A free walk-in flu vaccine clinic for children will be held in Gurranabraher in Cork city from 10am-1pm this Saturday, January 11.
- Independent.ie10/01 All HSE appointments scheduled across Cork to go ahead on Friday
-All HSE appointments scheduled across Cork for Friday (January 10) are to go ahead, with patients asked to only attend if it is safe to travel.
- Independent.ie09/01 Parkinson’s nurse specialist service now available to people suffering from disease in County Cork
-Parkinson's Ireland Cork Branch has hired a nurse who specialises in caring for those affected by the disease.
- Independent.ie08/01 Many HSE appointments and services in north Cork cancelled for Thursday due to conditions
-Healthcare appointments in north Cork will be affected on Thursday (January 9) due to current conditions, the HSE has announced.
- Independent.ie08/01 North Cork hotel being used by ESB to facilitate customers affected by power outages
-Charleville Park Hotel is being used by the ESB to facilitate customers who are affected by power cuts in north Cork.
- Independent.ie08/01 Cork theatre to host actor’s renowned show touring as tribute to late Talos musician Eoin French
-Cork’s Everyman Theatre will host two showings of actor Emmet Kirwan’s renowned show ‘ACCENTS’, which features music composed by the late Cork artist Eoin French (Talos).
- Independent.ie08/01 Walkers turn out in numbers to mark eighteenth birthday of late Kerry girl Amy O’Connor
-The family of the late Amy O’Connor were overwhelmed with the number of people who turned out for the Walk in Memory of Amy on Saturday morning, on what would have been the Killarney girl’s 18th birthday.
- Independent.ie08/01 Kerry NCT centre ranked amongst biggest ‘fail dangerous’ hotspots in Ireland
-Cahersiveen NCT Centre has been ranked in the top five ‘fail dangerous’ hotspots in Ireland, due to nearly one in ten vehicles tested at the facility failing due to a dangerous defect that constitutes a direct or immediate risk to road safety.
- Independent.ie07/01 Cork teenagers give Newmarket an Arctic feel by building a six-meter igloo
-Three north Cork teenagers took it upon themselves to give a snow covered front garden an even more Artic feel by constructing an igloo on Sunday.
- Independent.ie07/01 Cork man (26) scheduled for special cancer treatment in England will ‘face it head on’
-A 26-year-old Macroom man who has a cancerous tumour on his brain stem is optimistic that the vital treatment he will undergo abroad will be effective, despite the rough road that lies ahead.
- Independent.ie06/01 Descendants of families who left north Cork and east Limerick for Canada to return for special homecoming
-Ballyhoura will this year celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Peter Robinson Settlers Assisted Emigration Scheme, which saw many families leave their communities in north Cork and east Limerick for Canada in search of a better life.
- Independent.ie06/01 Search for next Rose of Tralee begins after flagship Kerry festival launched for 2025
-The search for the next Rose of Tralee has begun, with young women from Ireland and further afield being urged to show pride in their communities and send in their entries to become Roses.
- Independent.ie06/01 HSE cancels non-urgent appointments across Cork due to weather conditions
-Non-urgent appointments scheduled for today (January 6) have been cancelled across Cork, the HSE has announced.
- Independent.ie03/01 North Cork pantomime club to hold two special showings of ABBA-inspired musical
-Buttevant Panto Club and Dorada School of Dance are set to hold their show ‘Mammay Mia’ next weekend.
- Independent.ie03/01 Over €17,000 raised for Cork man (26) due to get vital cancer treatment in the UK
-More than €17,000 has been raised in under 24 hours to help a young Macroom man get crucial cancer treatment abroad.
- Independent.ie03/01 Green Party Lord Mayor of Cork receives a fully electric Ford for 2025
-The Lord Mayor of Cork received a set of new wheels – a fully electric Ford Capri Premium - on Friday, January 3.
- Independent.ie03/01 Upcoming Cork exhibition to feature tapestries created by eight contemporary weavers
-A new exhibition that will showcase tapestries exploring ideas of resilience at a time of global challenge, instability and uncertainty will open at LHQ Gallery on January 10.
- Independent.ie02/01 North Cork man captures beautiful hues of Northern Lights in sky above hometown
-A Millstreet man kicked off the new year in ‘truly colourful’ style when he photographed the beauty of the Northern Lights shimmering above his hometown on Wednesday.
- Independent.ie02/01 Cork public urged to take extreme care as widespread frost and ice forecast for county
-Cork motorists have been urged to take extreme care on the roads as widespread frost and ice is forecast for the county.
- Independent.ie30/12 Cork will exceed ‘Housing For All’ targets according to city council
-Over 200 affordable homes have been provided to buyers in Cork under the city council’s Affordable Housing Scheme.
- Independent.ie30/12 North Cork co-op gets planning permission to build biomass plant for steam generation
-Dairygold Co-operative Society in Mitchelstown has received conditional planning permission to construct a new biomass plant for the generation of steam.
- Independent.ie30/12 Tributes paid to ‘loyal’ and ‘warm’ founding member of north Cork pipe band
-Tributes have been paid to Newmarket Pipe Band founding member Dermot Jones, who passed away on St Stephen’s Day.
- Independent.ie27/12 Gardaí appeal for help in search for missing Cork man (33)
-Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 33-year-old David Falvey, who is reported missing from Mayfield, Cork City since Sunday, December 22.
- Independent.ie27/12 North Cork town’s old monastery could be converted into apartments if planning approved
-Charleville’s old monastery building and its grounds could become a residential development, if a recent request for planning permission is granted.
- Independent.ie27/12 Cork communities that welcomed arrivals from Ukraine and other countries invited to apply for funding
-Local groups in County Cork have been invited to apply for the latest round of funding under the Community Recognition Fund, which supports the development of areas which have welcomed and hosted arrivals from Ukraine and other countries.
- Independent.ie27/12 Free nasal spray flu vaccine clinics to be provided for children in Cork and Kerry on Monday
-Free walk-in nasal spray flu vaccine clinics for children will be provided at locations in Cork and Kerry on Monday, December 30.
- Independent.ie24/12 The Dubliner’s John Sheahan feels ‘a little bit of sadness’ when he thinks of Cork
-John Sheahan of The Dubliners feels some melancholy when he thinks of Cork Opera House.
- Independent.ie23/12 End of an era at north Cork mart as long-time manager retires
-It was the end of an era at Kanturk Mart last Tuesday (December 17) as long-time manager Seamus O’Keeffe retired.
- Independent.ie22/12 New housing development proposed for north Cork village
-A developer has sought to build housing in the north Cork village of Cullen.
- Independent.ie20/12 North Cork roads provide perfect training territory for Irish cycling star Eddie Dunbar
-Eddie Dunbar likes coming home. The cyclist, who showed just how talented he is when he claimed two prestigious Vuelta a España stages this year, is based in beautiful Monaco but still enjoys the many charms of his native north County Cork.
- Independent.ie19/12 East Cork village subject to application for 15-unit residential development
-Planning permission has been applied for the construction of a new residential development in Watergrasshill.
- Independent.ie19/12 Fine Gael representative co-opted to Cork County Council despite losing seat in Local Elections
-A Fine Gael councillor who was recently co-opted onto Cork County Council despite losing her seat in this year’s Local Elections said her return to the local authority is the result of a careful and contested selection process run by her party.
- Independent.ie19/12 North Cork anglers association ‘saddened’ by fine imposed on Uisce Éireann following fish kill
-Kanturk and District Trout Anglers Association has stated that it is disappointed with the “nominal nature” of the fine imposed on Uisce Éireann after the agency was convicted of permitting or causing deleterious matter to fall into waters of the River Allow, where thousands of fish were killed on June 9.
- Independent.ie17/12 Midwest Cork Lions Club blown away by locals’ generosity during annual Christmas food appeal
-Macroom & Districts Lions Club has thanked all those who contributed to its annual Christmas food appeal in aid of local charities.
- Independent.ie16/12 OPW to undertake any repairs to tarpaulin covering historic Cork bridewell ‘as matter of urgency’
-The Office of Public Works (OPW) inspected the tarpaulin that covers the deteriorated roof of the historic bridewell attached to Kanturk Courthouse last week, according to the Courts Service.
- Independent.ie16/12 Tributes paid to well-known Sliabh Luachra and north Cork musician who was ‘always smiling’
-Tributes have been paid to well-known Sliabh Luachra musician Timmy O’Connor, following the accordion player’s death on Saturday, December 14.
- Independent.ie13/12 Santa Claus arrives at Cork University Hospital by helicopter to deliver toys to children
-Santa Claus arrived at Cork University Hospital (CUH) by Coast Guard helicopter to make a ‘flying visit’ to the paediatric ward on Friday, December 13.
- Independent.ie13/12 Santa Claus arrives at Cork University Hospital by helicopter to deliver toys to children
-Santa Claus arrived at Cork University Hospital (CUH) by Coast Guard helicopter to make a ‘flying visit’ to the paediatric ward on Friday, December 13.
- Independent.ie13/12 Midwest Cork village subject to planning application for new housing estate
-Clondrohid could get a new housing estate if planning permission is approved for the development by Cork County Council.
- Independent.ie13/12 Condition of historic Cork bridewell is ‘utter disgrace’ according to restoration committee member
-A Kanturk Courthouse Restoration Committee spokesperson has labelled the current condition of the building’s bridewell as “an utter disgrace” and called for the Courts Service to refurbish its property.
- Independent.ie12/12 Munster Technological University to offer two new courses at Kerry and Cork campuses next year
-Munster Technological University (MTU) will offer two new courses aimed at addressing the growing demands of the digital health and food business sectors for the academic year 2025/26.
- Independent.ie11/12 Cork girl with rare skin condition makes heart-breaking Christmas wish
-A four-year-old Cork girl who suffers from an extremely painful skin condition has said her biggest wish for the festive period is to not have her bandages changed on Christmas Day.
- Independent.ie11/12 Three quarters of Macroom Leaving Cert students enrolled at higher education colleges
-Over three-quarters of students who sat their Leaving Certificate in Macroom this year enrolled in a higher education college, with most going to University College Cork and Munster Technological University.
- Independent.ie11/12 Cork Eurovision star Bambie Thug among Ireland's top Google searches
-Macroom-born artist Bambie Thug was the ninth most searched term in the Republic of Ireland this year, according to Google’s ‘Year in Search’ report.
- Independent.ie11/12 Cork Eurovision artist Bambie Thug was one of most searched terms on Google in Ireland this year
-Macroom-born artist Bambie Thug was the ninth most searched term in the Republic of Ireland this year, according to Google’s ‘Year in Search’ report.
- Independent.ie11/12 Kerry has close to 20 properties listed on revamped derelict sites register
-There are currently close to 20 properties registered as derelict in Kerry, following a recent revamp of the Derelict Sites Register by the county council
- Independent.ie09/12 Cork North-West TD part of Fine Gael government negotiating team
-Newly elected Cork North-West TD John Paul O’Shea is a member of Fine Gael’s negotiating team for talks with other parties and deputies of the 34th Dáil on forming a Government.
- Independent.ie06/12 Cork girl (4) with painful skin condition wishes she won’t have to change bandages on Christmas Day
-A four-year-old Cork girl who suffers from an extremely painful skin condition has said her biggest wish for the festive period is to not have her bandages changed on Christmas Day.
- Independent.ie05/12 General Election 2024: elected Cork North-West TDs ‘thrilled’, ‘ecstatic’ and ‘relieved’
-Cork North-West’s three representatives for the 34th Dáil were “thrilled”, “ecstatic” and “relieved” to win election in the early hours of Sunday morning.
- Independent.ie05/12 General Election 2024: Avondhu region back in business following Fermoy councillor’s election
-The Avondhu finally has a TD likely to be in Government in the shape of Fine Gael’s Noel McCarthy, who became the first Fermoy resident to secure to a Dáil seat in over thirty years when he was elected to Cork East on Sunday.
- Independent.ie04/12 Midwest Cork camogie and hurling club enjoy great turnout at ninth annual Poc Fada
-Some fine pucks of the sliotar were on display at Laochra Óg’s annual Shane Murphy Poc Fada competition last Sunday.
- Independent.ie03/12 General Election results: Cork North-West voters restore Civil War Parties to power once again
-Cork North-West is again the domain of the Civil War parties, as it always has been.
- Independent.ie02/12 Excitement building ahead of Cork town’s much anticipated traditional Christmas market
-Excitement is building for Macroom’s annual Christmas Market, which is sure to delight attendees who will be able to get into the festive spirit while picking up quality local produce.
- Independent.ie01/12 Cork East General Election 2024 updates: final three seats filled after count of O’Connor (FF) surplus
-No of seats: 4
- Independent.ie01/12 SocDem in contention for final Cork East seat reveals weeks-long illness hindered his campaign
-The Social Democrats candidate who is nervously awaiting the results of the next count for Cork East revealed that his campaign suffered a serious setback.
- Independent.ie01/12 Cork East General Election 2024 updates: surplus votes of elected FF TD to decide final three seats
-No of seats: 4
- Independent.ie01/12 Cork East General Election 2024 updates: Social Democrats seeking survival following elimination of FF hopeful
-No of seats: 4
- Independent.ie01/12 Cork North-West General Election 2024 updates: outgoing FF TDs elected while FG councillor wins first Dáil seat
-No of seats: 3
- Independent.ie01/12 Cork East General Election 2024 updates: one more count expected this morning
-No of seats: 4
- Independent.ie01/12 Cork North-West General Election 2024 updates: Sinn Féin transfers to decide fate of constituency
-No of seats: 3
- Independent.ie01/12 Cork East General Election 2024 updates: Pat Buckley (SF) closest to quota as Bermingham (II) eliminated
-No of seats: 4
- Independent.ie01/12 Cork North-West General Election 2024 updates: fight for seats heats up following fourth count
-No of seats: 3
- Independent.ie30/11 Cork North-West General Election 2024 updates: two candidates eliminated after third count
-No of seats: 3
- Independent.ie30/11 Cork East General Election 2024 updates: little change after second count declared
-No of seats: 4
- Independent.ie30/11 Cork North-West General Election 2024 updates: Fianna Fáil looking likely to retain majority of two seats
-No of seats: 3
- Independent.ie30/11 Cork East General Election 2024 updates: Fine Gael hope to win two seats in Cork East
-No of seats: 4
- Independent.ie30/11 Cork North-West General Election 2024 updates: Fine Gael candidate believes he will fall short of election
-No of seats: 3
- Independent.ie30/11 Cork East General Election 2024 updates: Results of first count to be announced shortly
-No of seats: 4
- Independent.ie30/11 Cork North-West General Election 2024 updates: results of first count due after 7pm
-No of seats: 3
- Independent.ie30/11 Cork East General Election 2024 updates: Complete tally shows seven-horse race for four seats
-No of seats: 4
- Independent.ie30/11 Cork East General Election 2024 updates: Soc Dems tally man ‘best dressed’ at Cork County count centre
-No of seats: 4
- Independent.ie30/11 Cork East General Election 2024 updates: tallies suggest tight race for constituency’s four seats
-No of seats: 4
- Independent.ie30/11 Cork East General Election 2024 updates: Early tallies suggest Independent candidate set for seat
-No of seats: 4
- Independent.ie29/11 Residents of Cork town invited to have their say on facilities by completing new survey
-Macroom residents have been invited to have their say on the facilities of the town.
- Independent.ie29/11 North Cork community to get new pedestrian safety measures courtesy of grant funding
-Two projects aimed at benefiting pedestrians are being carried out in the Millstreet area with the help of money granted through a fund for communities which have welcomed Ukrainian refugees.
- Independent.ie29/11 General Election 2024 in Cork: Early voter turnout strongest in North-West constituency
-Voter turnout in Cork County was highest in the constituency of Cork-North West this morning.
- Independent.ie28/11 Owners of historic buildings in Cork encouraged to apply for funding to assist with conservation
-Owners and custodians of historic and protected structures in County Cork have been invited to apply for separate grant funding schemes that will allow them to look after their buildings.
- Independent.ie28/11 Development work progressing at rare ecological site in Cork recognised at local Government Awards
-Cork City Council has been awarded for the work it is carrying out alongside the community of Blarney to develop a visitor experience at a unique wetlands system in the locality.
- Independent.ie28/11 Nine-year-old boy with strong Cork links achieves dream of performing on stage with musical heroes
-A nine-year-old boy with strong links to Cork had his “dream come true” when he got to sing alongside his musical idols Twenty One Pilots at the American duo’s packed out concert in Sydney on Sunday.
- Independent.ie28/11 Cork childcare service claims it is owed €70,000 in withheld funding after unfair Tusla decision
-Banteer Community Childcare service has called on the Government to facilitate the payment of tens of thousands in funding to it that was withheld due to what it has claimed was an unfair decision made by Tusla.
- Independent.ie27/11 Sinn Féin candidate for Cork North-West says people cannot afford another five years of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
-Sinn Féin’s candidate for Cork North-West has claimed that ordinary people cannot afford another five years of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
- Independent.ie27/11 General election 2024 in Cork North-West: Who are the candidates appearing on the ballot?
-Below are the candidates you can expect to find on the ballot paper come election day.
- Independent.ie27/11 General election 2024 in Cork East: Who are the candidates appearing on the ballot?
-Below are the candidates you can expect to find on the ballot paper come election day.
- Independent.ie26/11 North Cork Creameries listed as National Priority Site by EPA
-North Cork Co-Op Creameries Limited will be the “subject of targeted enforcement action” after being named on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Priority Sites list for the third quarter of 2024.
- Independent.ie26/11 North Cork school launch big raffle that will allow one lucky entrant to win brand new car
-Boherbue Comprehensive School has launched a special fundraising raffle that will allow one lucky entrant to win a brand new Kia Ceed.
- Independent.ie26/11 Cork man says hard work allowed his business to become ‘success story’ after difficult start
-A Macroom man said the unique business he setup in the town is now thriving despite a difficult start.
- Independent.ie25/11 Macroom & District Lions Club to kick off annual food appeal next week
-Macroom & District Lions Club will kick off its annual Christmas food appeal at 9am at the local Dunnes Stores on Friday, December 6.
- Independent.ie25/11 Top darts professional to host exhibition event in north Cork
-Hollywood will come to Mallow later this month, when professional darts star Chris ‘Hollywood’ Dobey showcases his skills at the Hibernian Hotel on Saturday, November 30.
- Independent.ie19/11 Kerry inquest returns open verdict in case of cliff death of man hours after his partner’s killing
-An open verdict has been returned in an inquest into the death of a man who jumped off the cliffs at Ballybunion after a long standoff with Gardaí just hours after his partner was found dead due to what has been declared as asphyxia caused by manual strangulation.
- Independent.ie14/11 Derry Girls star honoured with prestigious award by University College Cork
-Derry Girls actor Siobhán McSweeney was amongst those honoured at the University College Cork (UCC) Alumni Achievement Awards on Thursday evening.
- Independent.ie13/11 North Cork pharmacy raises most money for children’s charity in recent fundraising campaign
-Millstreet is home to a pharmacy with some of the most generous staff and customers in Ireland, having being named as the premises which raised the most money for a children’s charity out of an entire chain of Irish chemists which partook in a fundraising drive.
- Independent.ie13/11 Optimism that Cork town’s historic courthouse could be restored after Heritage Trust visit
-Kanturk residents involved in the long effort to have the town’s courthouse restored are brimming with optimism following a visit to the historic building by senior officials from the Irish Heritage Trust (IHT).
- Independent.ie12/11 West Cork food business ordered to close after rodent droppings discovered at premises
-A Dunmanway food business was ordered to close after rodent droppings were discovered in its kitchen area and food storeroom.
- Independent.ie11/11 Cork tourism enterprises attend largest business-to-business event in global travel
-Cork tourism businesses joined Tourism Ireland and enterprises from across the island at the World Travel Market in London, which is the largest business-to-business event in the global travel and tourism calendar.
- Independent.ie11/11 Cork camogie and hurling club’s annual truck run raises nearly €8,000
-Laochra Óg Camogie and Hurling Club’s annual truck run event was a great success which raised nearly €8,000.
- Independent.ie11/11 Cork Garda injured in hit and run incident in Mallow
-A Garda was injured in a hit and run incident in Mallow on Saturday.
- Independent.ie10/11 Take a festive break in Cork to make special Christmas memories
-Festive fun will be in large supply in Cork over the months of November and December, with a Christmas festival, Santa experiences and traditional panto set to take place in the city.
- Independent.ie08/11 Cork man’s book tells tales of ordinary people who contributed to cause of Irish freedom
-A Donoughmore woman named Mary Healy who became involved in the Manchester IRA and brushed shoulders with senior figures like Michael Collins and Éamon de Valera, who stayed in her house after she contributed to his infamous escape from Lincoln prison, is just one of the characters covered in a new book.
- Independent.ie08/11 North Cork solicitor launches product aimed at helping people’s wishes be fulfilled after death
-A Cork solicitor has launched a unique new product aimed at helping people provide clear information to loved ones after their death.
- Independent.ie08/11 North Cork region is home to more than 50 properties registered as derelict
-The North Cork region has more than 50 sites registered as derelict, with most located in the areas of Mallow and Kanturk.
- Independent.ie08/11 Cork East Election 2024: Who are the candidates and who could make gains? Everything you need to know before voting
-At least half of the four Cork East seats will be filled by new representatives after this election, as two long-standing TDs have opted not to stand this time around.
- Independent.ie08/11 Cork North-West Election 2024: Who are the candidates and who could make gains? Everything you need to know before voting
-A traditional constituency that has only ever elected Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael representatives, but a boundary change could hurt the votes for one Cork North-West incumbent and provide an opportunity for the other parties to make a breakthrough.
- Independent.ie07/11 Calls for road safety measures earmarked for Cork town to be installed urgently after latest fatality
-Charleville Community Forum has called for the urgent introduction of road safety measures that were scheduled to be introduced in the town this year, following a freak road traffic collision on Main Street which resulted in the death of Mary Fehilly (72).
- Independent.ie06/11 North Cork entrants finish as runners-up in respective categories at Pride of Place Awards 2024
-The north Cork village of Milford and a Mallow community group were recognised with runners-up placings in their respective categories at this year’s Pride of Place Awards ceremony, which took place at the Hillgrove Hotel in Monaghan on Saturday.
- Independent.ie06/11 Midwest Cork man’s pedigree bull calves place high at recent Simmental Premier Show
-A Dripsey man’s bull calves were judged to be amongst the best of their breed after going up against the most impressive stock from across the country in the recent Irish Simmental Premier Show at Roscommon Mart.
- Independent.ie05/11 Cork singer-songwriter John Spillane to play at village’s fundraising concert
-Cork singer-songwriter John Spillane will perform at St Olan’s Church in Rylane in a concert that has been organised to raise funds for the construction of the village’s community centre.
- Independent.ie05/11 Sinn Féin candidate for Cork North-West says she will make local youth a priority if elected
-Sinn Féin’s General Election candidate for Cork North-West said that she will make the region’s youth a priority if she wins a seat in the constituency.
- Independent.ie05/11 Historic Cork building transferred to foundation supporting those with intellectual disabilities
-Charleville’s historic ‘redbrick building’ will be transferred to special needs supports provider St Joseph’s Foundation, it has been announced.
- Independent.ie04/11 Macroom awarded Gold Medal in annual Tidy Towns competition results
-Macroom was named the most impressive looking town of its size in the south Cork region in the annual Tidy Towns competition results released last Friday.
- Independent.ie04/11 Macroom Ploughing Association members elected to official roles for next year at successful AGM
-Macroom Ploughing recently held its Annual General Meeting at Coolcower House, where officers for the association were elected for the coming year.
- Independent.ie01/11 Six north Cork Tidy Towns groups awarded prizes for commitment to their localities
-Six of the cleanest areas in north Cork were named in the annual Tidy Towns competition results on Friday, with a variety of prizes awarded to local groups.
- Independent.ie01/11 Cork delegation led by Lord Mayor heads to China with aim of strengthening links
-The Lord Mayor of Cork councillor Dan Boyle led a delegation to twin city Shanghai and partner city Shenzen in China on Friday.
- Independent.ie31/10 Cork village residents call for demolition of derelict pub described as ‘eyesore’ and ‘safety issue’
-Dripsey Tidy Towns volunteers have called for the demolition of the village’s derelict Lee Valley Inn, which they claimed is an “eyesore” and “not safe”.
- Independent.ie30/10 North Cork residents cannot access GPs, according to local TD
-Mitchelstown and Fermoy residents cannot get in the door to see their GPs, a local TD claimed in a Dáil debate last week.
- Independent.ie30/10 Conflict arises between two midwest Cork councillors over question asked of council engineer
-Conflict arose at Macroom Town Hall last Friday when two councillors butted heads over a question posed to a council engineer during the Municipal District meeting for October.
- Independent.ie29/10 Cork woman who is big Man United fan celebrates centenary in company of loving family
-A Cork woman who is a big fan of Manchester United celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this week.
- Independent.ie29/10 Date confirmed for midwest Cork town’s much anticipated traditional Christmas Market
-Macroom’s annual traditional Christmas Market will be held in the town square on the morning of Tuesday, December 10, it was announced at the latest Municipal District meeting.
- Independent.ie25/10 Halloween bank holiday weekend in Cork: tricks, treats and terrors galore on the cards
-From family fun days to parades to haunted trails, dozens of Halloween events are set to be held across Cork over the coming week. Here are just some of what’s happening in the county during the spookiest time of the year.
- Independent.ie24/10 Lord Mayor officially launches Christmas Gala at Cork City Hall
-Cork City Hall was full of Christmas festivities on earlier this week at the launch of the Lord Mayor’s Gala Christmas Concert, which will take place at the venue on December 7.
- Independent.ie23/10 Macroom Country Markets celebrates major milestone with ‘very enjoyable’ event
-Country Markets Macroom celebrated its 30th anniversary in style on Tuesday morning, when close to 100 people attended a special holding of its weekly cooperative sale.
- Independent.ie23/10 Midwest Cork family ‘over the moon’ to be reunited with their beloved dog after days of searching
-A midwest Cork man said he and his family were “over the moon” to see their beloved dog return after the hound disappeared for almost a week.
- Independent.ie21/10 Macroom’s Briery Gap to host renowned jazz quartet on Friday
-A musical workshop and concert will be presented by the Paul McIntyre Quartet at the Briery Gap Cultural Centre on Friday evening (October 25).
- Independent.ie11/10 Cork writer’s play for young audiences to be shown in Briery Gap theatre next week
-A Cork actor and writer’s play will be shown to school children at the newly developed Briery Gap Cultural Centre in Macroom next week.
- Independent.ie11/10 Cork representatives working in all-party group to grow remote work opportunities in Ireland
-Cork North-West TD Michael Moynihan and Carrignavar-raised Dublin Senator Marie Sherlock were part of a group of political representatives who came together to ensure the potential of remote work is realised in every corner of the country.
- Independent.ie11/10 Post Office property in midwest Cork town put on market for price of €350,000
-Macroom post office building on Main Street has been put up for sale as part of a broader disposal of An Post premises across the country.
- Independent.ie11/10 Resurfacing of road in midwest Cork town set to start in November after funding approved
-Funding has been approved for the resurfacing of roads in Macroom Town centre and other sections of the old N22, now named the R618.
- Independent.ie08/10 Large residential development approved for site near north Cork town
-Conditional planning permission has been granted for the construction of a residential development consisting of 40 houses in Doneraile.
- Independent.ie08/10 Mid Cork GAA club to launch book charting rise from small beginnings to fixture of the community
-A special book charting the rise of Aghinagh GAA from small beginnings to the prominent place it occupies in the community today will be launched next week.
- Independent.ie03/10 Three men arrested as part of Garda operation in north Cork released without charge
-Three men who were arrested as part of ongoing Garda investigations targeting criminal damage and violent disorder incidents in north Cork on Wednesday have been released without charge.
- Independent.ie02/10 Equine therapy centre for people with additional needs set for north Cork after planning awarded
-An equine therapy centre is set to be constructed in Duhallow after the development received conditional planning permission in late September.
- Independent.ie02/10 Anglers association in north Cork to hold evening fly tying classes through the winter
-Kanturk fishing fanatics of all ages and experience levels, as well as those who are completely new to the pursuit, have been encouraged to attend the fly tying classes that will be held through the winter by the local anglers association.
- Independent.ie01/10 Cork council urged to speed up legal action against owners of derelict pub seen as ‘real danger’
-The legal process being taken against the owners of the derelict Lee Valley Inn in Dripsey must be sped up because the building poses “a real danger” as winter approaches, according to a Macroom councillor.
- Independent.ie30/09 North Cork secondary school to host open night on Tuesday
-Coláiste Mhuire Buttevant will host an open evening for current sixth class students and their parents/guardians from 7.30pm on Tuesday, October 1.
- Independent.ie30/09 Midwest Cork town of Macroom to get additional parking spaces following new lease agreement
-Finding a parking space in Macroom should now be a slightly less stressful affair because the car park at the Castle Demesne grounds will be free to park in for the next five years.
- Independent.ie30/09 Macroom to get additional free parking spaces following new lease agreement
-Finding a parking space in Macroom should now be a slightly less stressful affair because the car park at the Castle Demesne grounds will be free to park in for the next five years.
- Independent.ie27/09 Lord Mayor of Cork continues old tradition with visit to Ballincollig Community School
-Ballincollig Community School students and staff were visited by the new Lord Mayor of Cork, councillor Dan Boyle, earlier this week.
- Independent.ie27/09 Midwest Cork groups to receive grants from local district worth total of €1,500
-Five groups based in the Macroom region are to each receive a grant of €300 from the Municipal District’s discretionary fund following approval by local councillors at Friday’s MD meeting.
- Independent.ie25/09 Cork residents encouraged to learn about their libraries on National Public Libraries Day
-Cork city residents are being encouraged to attend their local libraries on National Public Libraries Open Day this Saturday.
- Independent.ie25/09 ‘Together at the Hall’ event in west Cork will host musical events and showcase support services
-A free mental health and wellbeing community event for west Cork titled ‘Together at the Hall’ will take place at Atkins Hall in Dunmanway from October 4-6.
- Independent.ie25/09 North Cork teenager with love for ‘slurry’ goes viral after interview at Ploughing Championships
-A young Mitchelstown farmer with a passion for slurry has become a social media sensation after he was interviewed at last week’s Ploughing Championships in Laois.
- Independent.ie25/09 More information requested on controversial battery storage facility proposed for north Cork
-County planners have requested further information about a controversial battery storage facility proposed to be constructed at a site west of Newmarket.
- Independent.ie24/09 Midwest Cork parish to hold ‘festival of faith’ across its three churches next month
-“A festival of faith” which is open to everyone will be held in Aghinagh when the parish mission is held next month.
- Independent.ie24/09 Gardaí seeking help in tracing whereabouts of missing Cork teenager Ciara Mulvihill
-Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Ciara Mulvihill who is reported missing from Kerrypike in County Cork since yesterday afternoon.
- Independent.ie24/09 North Cork artists’ work in textiles to feature in upcoming exhibition in Mallow
-Mallow’s West End Studios will display the work of two local artists in a contemporary textiles exhibition that will explore the consequences of nature and childhood on the human condition next month.
- Independent.ie24/09 Two men charged with human trafficking offences face trial at next sitting of Cork Circuit Criminal Court
-Two Slovakian men who face multiple charges in relation to alleged human trafficking offences will face trial at the next sitting Cork Circuit Criminal Court.
- Independent.ie23/09 North Cork playwright’s new show scoops top award at Dublin Fringe Festival
-A Kanturk writer’s play about a conductor who is haunted by dreams of his past glory scooped the prestigious ‘Best Production Award’ at Dublin Fringe Festival 2024.
- Independent.ie23/09 Cork and Kerry women in business urged to sign up for National Women’s Enterprise Day
-Cork and Kerry’s finest female entrepreneurs are being encouraged to register for this year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day, which promises to be informative and inspirational for those who attend.
- Independent.ie23/09 Renowned Irish singer to play fundraising concert in Cork village of Clondrohid
-Clondrohid will host renowned Irish singer and musician Seán Keane on Saturday, when he will showcase his unique talent in a performance at the local community hall.
- Independent.ie23/09 Live performances to return to Cork town of Macroom after official opening of Briery Gap
-Macroom will once again hold regular live performances following the official opening of The Briery Gap Theatre and Library in the heart of the town.
- Independent.ie20/09 Attracting more students to study engineering in Cork down to changing perceptions of industry
-Changing people’s perceptions of working in engineering in Cork and beyond is key to getting more people involved in the growing industry.
- Independent.ie19/09 Cork households selected to participate in Pilot Census Survey encouraged to complete form by Sunday
-Households in Cork are being called on to take part in the Census Pilot Survey on or before Census Pilot Survey Day, which takes place on Sunday, September 22.
- Independent.ie19/09 Cork councillor calls for multi-annual funding to ensure road projects progress
-A Kanturk councillor has called for the Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to provide multi-annual funding for Transport Infrastructure Ireland so that important road projects can be completed.
- Independent.ie19/09 Cork city awarded ‘Purple Flag’ for developing safe and vibrant night time economy
-Cork city has received ‘Purple Flag’ accreditation in recognition of it meeting standards for its excellence in managing its night time economy.
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