top of page 22 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie First things first… …but the reality is that the average Irish rent is €1,372 in Cork. Well, that was the case according to daft.ie in their Nov 2019 figures, which charted record highs (higher even than during the Celtic Tiger years!). However, if we fast... Read More
top of page 22 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork company Wisetek Celebrates Earth Day 2020 To mark Earth Day 2020, the Cork company Wisetek (asset disposal, data destruction, technology reuse and manufacturing services) is calling on Irish companies to ethically manage their e-waste collection and destruction. This call to combat climate change is aligned... Read More
top of page 22 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The #GreatestLeagueInTheWorld League of Ireland Online Quiz takes place this Saturday, April 25th Amid the Covid-19 global pandemic, Cork Businessman and football fanatic, Damien Sreenan, has turned his attention to raising money for national charities using digital technology to create fun and interactive games that... Read More
top of page 21 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: Series 3 of the RTE TV series Building Ireland is back and one episode is devoted to looking back at historic copper mining on the Beara Peninsula, West Cork When does it air: Thursday 30 April 2020 (if you miss it then use the... Read More
top of page 21 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Husband and wife duo, and founders of Blacks Brewery and Distillery, Sam & Maudeline Black, were in high spirits (pun intended) on winning a prestigious Gold award for their Blacks Golden Rum at the World Rum Awards. Founded originally as a craft beer brewery in... Read More
top of page 21 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Example of Welsh government must be followed Labour TD Ged Nash has called for the establishment of a body to regulate and enforce social distancing in the workplace. He explained: “The reality is that the social distancing requirement is here to stay for some time... Read More
top of page 21 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie I love Clonakilty Black Pudding, but when it comes to White pudding I can highly recommend the De Róiste version instead. De Róiste is another Cork food producer, and it a more recent arrival so does not yet have the brand recognition of it’s Clonakilty rivals. Unfortunately,... Read More
top of page 21 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Using the right techniques are vital to the successful outcome of any meeting. Cork Chamber have organised a free 60-minute webinar on Thursday 23rd April which will give participants the chance to learn how to use Zoom effectively. The course will also provide an overview... Read More
top of page 21 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North Central TD Mick Barry and Ruth Coppinger of the Solidarity political party have both given their full backing to protest actions taking place today (Tuesday) by Debenhams workers. Workers at seven stores in Cork, Dublin, and Waterford will hold simultaneous protests at 11... Read More
top of page 21 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Food businesses in the Ballyhoura region are adapting quickly to find new ways to connect with customers during the current crisis. To diversify is the new way forward, and many independent food producers, restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries are working hard to supply the community... Read More
top of page 21 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has said that social media platforms and other digital publishers must either voluntarily dip into their pockets, or be required by the State, to support Ireland’s local media and journalism. “The Covid 19 crisis has really hit our local newspapers... Read More
