Rachel Lysaght

Cork

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Polish chaplaincy celebrates 20 years in Cork with special Mass

5 days ago | echolive.ie | Rachel Lysaght

The Diocese of Cork and Ross celebrated 20 years of the Polish chaplaincy in Cork recently with a special Mass at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mahon. The principal celebrant was Bishop Fintan Gavin, who concelebrated with current Polish chaplains, Fr Rafal Zielonka and Fr Bartlomiej Dziedzic, as well as former chaplains, Fr Piotr Galus and Fr Kamil Bachara. They were additionally joined by the co-parish priest of Mahon, Fr Micheal Keohane.
Council seeks public input as they develop EV regional strategy

5 days ago | echolive.ie | Rachel Lysaght

Cork County Council is seeking public input to inform the development of a new regional electric vehicle (EV) strategy. A consultation process to inform the strategy has been launched, in conjunction with Kerry County Council, to establish a guideline for the rollout of EV charging infrastructure across the South-West region. As part of this initial phase of the project, the two local authorities are seeking public opinions to help shape the future of EV infrastructure in the area.
Planning sought for 70 homes in Cork city

6 days ago | echolive.ie | Rachel Lysaght

An application seeking to develop more than 70 homes in a Cork city suburb has been submitted to Cork City Council. The application, submitted to the local authority last week by Diamond Developments Ltd, is seeking to develop 72 residential units at a site in the townland of Monfieldstown and Mount Oval in Rochestown.
Cork Airport submits planning for almost 670 new parking spaces

1 week ago | echolive.ie | Rachel Lysaght

An application to extend the long-term car park at Cork Airport has been submitted to Cork City Council, seeking to add more than 650 new parking spaces. The application is seeking to develop an extension to the Holiday Blue long-term car park south of the existing lot. The extension will provide for an additional 669 long-term car parking spaces, 32 for people with reduced mobility.
Chef Ciara's culinary craft wins healthy cookery competition

1 week ago | echolive.ie | Rachel Lysaght

A Cork student has been recognised at the Healthy Home Chef Cookery Competition. The competition, held recently at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) St Angelas Campus in Sligo, saw Ciara Walsh of Coláiste Fionnchua, Mitchelstown, honoured as the overall Senior Silver winner.
Gardaí and emergency services at traffic incident in Belgooly

1 week ago | echolive.ie | Rachel Lysaght

Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a collision near Belgooly in Cork county. The incident, involving two vehicles, occurred on the R600 outside Belgooly near Keith Floyd’s Old House, at approximately 11am. It is understood that the road remains open at this time, with traffic calming measure in place, in the form of a stop-and-go system. A Garda spokesperson told The Echo that as this is an ongoing incident, no further information is available.
Three men hospitalised after Cork city centre incident last night

1 week ago | echolive.ie | Rachel Lysaght

Three men have been taken to hospital following an alleged assault in Cork city last night. The incident, which was reported to gardaí just after midnight, occurred on Devonshire Street in Cork city centre. Three men, aged in their 20s and 30s, suffered non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident, and were conveyed to Mercy University Hospital for treatment.
Being future-fit vital for Cork, says Chamber president

1 week ago | echolive.ie | Rachel Lysaght

The president of Cork Chamber, Rob Horgan, has said that competitiveness must remain at the core of planning to future-proof Cork city and county. Speaking at Cork Chamber’s annual general meeting, held recently at the Imperial Hotel, Mr Horgan delivered a clear message, stating that Cork’s ability to compete on the national and global stage depends on decisive action across housing, infrastructure, education, and international engagement.
Revised train time table for this weekend with extra Cork services to run

1 week ago | echolive.ie | Rachel Lysaght

Iarnród Éireann is reminding customers that a revised timetable will be in place this June bank holiday weekend, with many routes servicing the Bord Bia Bloom event already sold out. This weekend there will be a number of additional services running from Cork and Galway to Dublin Heuston for the annual Bord Bia Bloom event, as well as extra early trains to Cork city from Cobh, Mallow and Midleton for the Cork City Marathon on Sunday.
Opposition parties and unions announce date for Cork housing protest

1 week ago | echolive.ie | Rachel Lysaght

An organised housing protest is set to take place in Cork city next month. The protest, entitled ‘Raise the Roof’, will see attendees assemble at the National Monument on Grand Parade on June 21 from 2pm. Sinn Féin Cork North Central TD, Thomas Gould said that attendees’ voices are “vital” for the success of the event. “If you’re angry about housing - we need you on the streets on June 21,” said Mr Gould. “This is an emergency - homes are left to rot while children grow up in hotels.