Billy and Maureen marked their 70th anniversary, returning to the Metropole Hotel where they had their wedding reception in 1954. Cork Couple Celebrates 70 Years With Red Carpet at Metropole Hotel Cork had some love in the air this week. A couple had a very special anniversary, with Billy, age 95, and Maureen, age 93,…
Cork deals with restroom scarcity. Councillors propose new facilities as existing ones remain unknown to many residents. Cork Faces Public Toilet Shortage Despite Hidden Gem Existence Cork councillors want more public restrooms. They propose fifteen new toilets across the city. Many people don’t know where to find existing ones. The council discussed Cork’s lack of…
Family begs that the ‘monster’ who killed a Galway doctor in 2006 not be released, fearing for women’s safety. Sister Pleads Galway Flat Killer Stay Jailed, Calls Her a ‘Monster’ A woman was murdered in Galway. The family wants her killer to stay in prison. They call the killer a “monster.” Patrick “Pa” Hogan killed…
Dogs for the Disabled needs volunteers for Operation Restoration. Help build a new headquarters and reduce the three-year wait time. Cork Disability Dogs Charity Seeks Volunteers for New Forever Home Dogs for the Disabled got a new headquarters. The charity needs help fixing up their new place. They spent over ten years fundraising for this.…
False claims of a foreign man with a samurai sword in Cork are untrue. The man is Irish, the sword is real. Cork Sword Rumors Debunked Weapon Real, Man Identified as Irish Some people spread untrue claims online. They said a “foreign man” had a samurai sword. They thought he was near Cork creches. But…
A man in his 40s is charged with assault causing harm in Cork. He appeared in court and bail was granted with conditions. Cork Man Charged with Assault Causing Harm to Young Woman A man in his 40s faces assault charges in Cork. The event happened earlier this week. Gardaí arrested him after a search…
West Cork Jesters won a top community award for their inclusive sports and activities for all abilities in Cork, Ireland. West Cork Jesters Triumph Claiming Coveted Community Award Hey, guess what happened in Cork! They gave out community awards. It was the Mayor’s 12th annual event. They honored people making a big difference. Eleven awards…
Valerie O’Sullivan plans to address housing, dereliction, antisocial behavior, and promote Cork’s growth. Cork City’s New Boss Aims to Tackle Housing, Dereliction, and Policing Cork City Council has a new chief executive. Valerie O’Sullivan shared her plans with leaders today. She used to lead Cork County Council. Valerie grew up on the northside of Cork.…
New food court approved for Paul Street Shopping Centre, owners hope it will revitalize Cork city center. Paul Street Centre Aims At Cork Renaissance With New Food Court Paul Street Shopping Centre will get a food court. The new owners got permission for the project, and they plan to change the building’s top floor. The…
A Cork dancer reports a taxi driver sped towards them while shouting homophobic abuse. She also notes a recent rise in Cork attacks. Cork Taxi Driver Speeds At Couple Shouting Homophobic Abuse A dancer in Cork is worried lately. She noticed more homophobic attacks in the city. She and her partner were recently targeted. A…