Possible water network outage in #CorkCity as Irish Water strengthen and improve water network at Langford Row

18 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork City Council, wishes to advise customers of water main improvement works at Langford Row, Cork city that may cause disruption to the water supply to homes and businesses in the area from 7pm until 11pm on Tuesday, 19 October. Areas possibly... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

18th October, 2021

LEO Cork City Retail Reboot Support Programme web workshop to take place 20 October

18 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Council’s Local Enterprise Office (LEO) is running a short programme for owners/managers of small/micro-retail and consumer-facing businesses (up to 10 employees) in Cork City providing expert advice and strategic focus on Wednesday 20th October, from 08:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by onsite visit and assessment.... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, NEWS

17th October, 2021

Lotto winner in Cork village

17 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland’s largest ever Lotto jackpot remains up for grabs next Wednesday night after there was no outright winner of the record €19.06 million jackpot in Saturday night’s draw. Over 235,000 players won prizes in the draw which include four big winners from Cavan, Cork, Dublin and Kildare who all won... Read More

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17th October, 2021

Port of Cork powered by 100% green energy after teaming up with Energia

17 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Energia, Ireland’s greenest electricity supplier has announced that it will supply the Port of Cork Company with 100% renewable energy The green electricity will power several facilities at Cork City Quays, Tivoli Container Terminal, Ringaskiddy Deepwater Berth and Ro-Ro berth, Cobh Deepwater Quay and Cork Container Terminal soon.... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

16th October, 2021

Visitors not welcome at Bantry Hospital #WestCork

16 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Due to significant challenges, high volume of presentations to the hospital’s Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU) and increased infection control measures, Bantry General Hospital will be temporarily suspending hospital visiting effective immediately. This does not affect St. Josephs Residential Unit, which is located on the hospital grounds. The... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

16th October, 2021

Cork Racecourse Mallow – Preview – competitive action on Sunday

16 October 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie Jump racing returns to Cork on Sunday afternoon with a competitive seven-race card at the track. The action gets underway at 1.20pm and concludes at 4.50pm. The going at the track is currently Good, Good to yielding in places and there are showers forecast throughout the day. We... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORT

16th October, 2021

Upgrade for Mercy University Hospital’s Leukemia Unit – introducing the Safari Unit

16 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Leukemia Unit at the Mercy University Hospital has undergone some “wild” changes. The unit, which treats some of the youngest patients at the Mercy, has recently announced its name change from St Bernadette’s Ward to the more child friendly name of the Safari Unit. With approximately 30-40... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

16th October, 2021

How To Simplify The Process of Setting Up Your Business In The UK

16 October 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie There is no denying that the UK is a great place to start a business due to its robust economy. As per Reboot SEO Agency, 835,494 new companies were registered in the UK in 2020, as the pandemic inspired the entrepreneurial spirit in many. Starting a business is... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

14th October, 2021

US multinational donates €56,000 of IT equipment to community

14 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Thermo Fisher Scientific, based in Currabinny, have donated €56,000 in IT equipment to four Cork groups, the Carrigaline Family Support Centre, Coláiste Muire in Crosshaven, Barnardos and Ashbourne House Direct Provision Centre in Glounthaune. Speaking ahead of the delivery of 25 desktops to the Carrigaline Family Support Centre,... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

14th October, 2021

Movement on Debenhams fund ‘welcome’ but delays ‘unacceptable’

14 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Fein TD for Cork North Central, Thomas Gould, and Cllr Mick Nugent have today called on the government to fast-track delivery of the Training Fund promised to former Debenhams staff. Deputy Gould said: “On 20th May this year, the former Debenhams workers accepted a commitment from the... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

14th October, 2021

Where to get tickets for INDIE22 Mitchelstown Cork #IndiePendenceFestival @Indie_Pendence

14 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tickets for INDIE22, one of Ireland’s longest-running and most loved festivals, go on sale at 10am on Saturday October 16. INDIE is set to return to Mitchelstown, Co Cork, on August Bank Holiday Weekend in 2022 with a limited number of Early Bird and Tier 1 tickets being... Read More

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14th October, 2021

Energy Blackouts & Solar Panels

14 October 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie According to reports from Eirgrid; Ireland could be set for electricity shortages and blackouts, due to increased strain on the national power grid. Eirgrid have also warned that so-called “system alerts” are expected to become a regular feature over the next few winters. These are issued when the... Read More

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