Cork South West Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan is calling for an urgent and complete overhaul of the school transport system following revelations of startling discrepancies over how the scheme is managed. In the last school term 18 children in the Ballineen/Enniskean area in West Cork – an entire class room’s worth […]
Researchers at MaREI, the SFI research centre in energy, climate and marine at University College Cork (UCC), reveal today the first full picture of the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on Ireland’s energy related pollution levels. Since Covid-19 restrictions came into force the use of planes, trains and automobiles have all […]
Clonakilty native Julie O’Brien Grodewald, who owns a bar in midtown Manhattan, The Junction NYC, continues writing in a series of letters from New York City, which is still under lockdown. Julie is married to Stevie and they have a two-year-old daughter Izzy. Today there was a bit of a […]
The COVID-19 health crisis has brought on an economic crisis rapidly exacerbating an ongoing food security and nutrition crisis at global level. The restrictions triggered by COVID-19 have highlighted the fragile nature of people’s access to essential goods and services. Access to fresh food produce, especially for those most vulnerable […]
This year the Clon Bike Fest (June 4-8, 2020) will widen its spokes, reaching wide and inviting bicycle lovers all over the world to participate in a series of events, online and on your bike – wherever you are! While the organisers are still finalizing details of the weekend, they […]
Irish Water and Cork County Council are pleased to announce the completion of the Courtmacsherry-Timoleague Sewerage Scheme and the end of the decades-long practice of discharging untreated wastewater into local waterways. This will bring big benefits to the area in terms of health, protection of the environment and improved water […]