Census 2022 contains a first of its kind Time Capsule to record a message to future generations

22 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie With the Census night of April 3rd now less than two weeks away the Central Statistics Office (CSO) – which is headquartered near Mahon Point in Cork – are encouraging the people of Ireland to start thinking about their Time Capsule entries. From family recipes, to poems, diary... Read More

NEWS

22nd March, 2022

ON THE MOVE: Peter Ryan is new CEO of Aspira

22 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Business News Aspira is an Irish-owned international consulting and technology business. It is headquartered in Cork City Centre, having previously been in Little Island. Today the firm announced the appointment of Peter Ryan as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Ryan succeeds Aspira co-founder Pat Lucey who... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

22nd March, 2022

Cork County Council visits Tourism Ireland in New York

22 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Representatives of Cork County Council, who were in New York for the St Patrick’s Day period, met with senior executives from Tourism Ireland last week. They were briefed on Tourism Ireland’s extensive promotional programme in the United States for 2022, which is in full swing right now. This... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

22nd March, 2022

50th anniversary of Baha’i in Cork

22 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Baháʼí Faith is a relatively new religion estimated to have over five million adherents, known as Baháʼís – the Cork group has marked its 50th anniversary An Oak Tree has been planted in the Lee Fields, on the Western side of Cork City, to mark the 50th... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

22nd March, 2022

Irish Central Bank issues warning on investing in crypto-assets such as bitcoin

22 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie TLDR: Some people make money on bitcoin – others lose – like any investment, it can be fun as long as you understand the risks The Irish Central Bank has today issued a fresh warning on the risks of investing in crypto assets, as part of a European-wide... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

22nd March, 2022

Myrtleville Swimathon to remember Conor King will fundraise for West Cork Rapid Response

22 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Rochestown Park Leisure Centre staff and friends have launched the ‘CKfundraiser’ in memory of their friend and colleague, Conor King and in aid of West Cork Rapid Response. Conor King, from Douglas, fell from int a blow hole near the Old Head of Kinsale Cliffs last year. The... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

22nd March, 2022

The Best SlotClub Games

22 March 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment VIP status in any organisation has always been attractive to all people. So, why should a casino be an exception? The gambling community, which includes users registered on a certain gaming platform, is similar to a community in any enterprise. This means that there are community members... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

22nd March, 2022

Top 4 destinations to enjoy summer vacation with crypto in 2022!

22 March 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In 2020, it was a very rough ride for every kind of investor. Everything was down across the world. It is all because of coronavirus. However, the world is now slowly recovering and accepting digital modes of payment everywhere. Everyone must go for a transaction medium that requires... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

21st March, 2022

€1.2m refurb unveiled at Honan Chapel, Donovan’s Road, University College Cork

21 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Every aspect of the Honan Chapel has been lovingly restored The iconic and much-loved Collegiate Chapel of Saint Finbarr (Roman Catholic) – better known as the Honan Chapel at University College Cork – will today unveil the result of its €1.2m refurbishment works at a special Mass to... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

21st March, 2022

Visiting Restrictions at Bantry General Hospital #WestCork

21 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Visiting restrictions remain in place at Bantry General Hospital due to increased infection control measures. This also includes St. Joseph’s Residential Unit, which is located on the hospital grounds. Visiting will only be allowed on compassionate grounds and must be pre-arranged with Ward managers and hospital consultants. All... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

21st March, 2022

Only 73 entire properties are available for long-term rent in all of County Cork

21 March 2022 By Roger L. Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Short-term rental properties are on the rise and far outnumbering suitable long-term options for permanent private rental market tenants. Multiple cases have been discovered throughout the country, including Cork, where landlords are leasing out appropriate long-term rental properties as short-term stays for holidaymakers. In doing so, a... Read More

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21st March, 2022

Honorary Citizenship of Cork for descendants of MacCurtain and MacSwiney

21 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Honorary Citizenship Certificates have been presented to descendants of famous 1920s Lords Mayor MacCurtain and MacSwiney. The presentation was made over the weekend by the current Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Colm Kelleher, accompanied by Cork City Council Chief Executive Ann Doherty.

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