top of page 11 April 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Although they currently play only in the First Division (which despite its impressive-sounding name is beneath the Premier Division) in League of Ireland soccer, Cork City FC are one of the biggest teams in the country. They have earned huge recognition by being voted the... Read More
top of page 10 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Courtmacsherry RNLI All-Weather Lifeboat was called out this evening Sunday, April 10th at 7.50pm, by the Valentia Coast Guard Marine Rescue Co-Ordination Centre, when persons on the shore noticed that two surfers appeared in difficulties off Dunworley Strand on the Seven Heads coastline in... Read More
top of page 10 April 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie John Coleman, Concierge Manager at Fota Island Resort, becomes a member of Les Clefs d’Or Les Clefs d’Or (which translates to The Golden Keys) is a professional association of hotel concierges, with over 3500 members working in every corner of the world, with 42 in... Read More
top of page 10 April 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork University Hospital is requesting that members of the general public would only attend the Emergency Department if absolutely necessary, as it manages a surge in Covid-19 activity along with increased emergency presentations to the hospital. Due to this increased level of activity and subsequent... Read More
top of page 10 April 2022, Sunday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It’s full steam ahead for the ‘Ramble in the Woods’ this afternoon, 10 April at 3.00pm. This family friendly event will showcase Ballymartle Woods, Riverstick – its walkways, rich biodiversity “and what is at stake for our community”. View this post on Instagram A... Read More
top of page 10 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland’s Knowledge Centre for Carbon, Climate, and Community Action (IKC3) project will build a national platform for co-development and co-delivery of knowledge and skills to support and enable enterprise and society to adapt and transition to decarbonized economy and embrace sustainable living as the new... Read More
top of page 9 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork International Hotel has been recognised by the Irish Hotel Federation for excellence in recruiting, retaining and developing its staff. The four-star hotel is the winner of the Intermediate Hotels Category at the national Quality Employers Awards 2022. The awards showcase hotels and guesthouses... Read More
top of page 9 April 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Turner’s Cross based startup Peckish.ie has developed a menu search engine that allows consumers with specific dietary requirements (vegans, vegetarians and coeliacs etc) to search and order online. It aggregates restaurant menus and the restaurant’s preferred delivery/ordering platforms (e.g. Flipdish, Deliveroo, JustEat, etc). Ordering takeaway... Read More
top of page 8 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New in brief – Photos
top of page 8 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Brittany Ferries has confirmed that its new midweek sailing connecting Cork with France will become a permanent feature of the company’s sailing schedule, further reinforcing the company’s long term commitment to Ireland, Irish tourism and the Port of Cork. The Wednesday sailing is part of... Read More
top of page 8 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Glenilen Farm – of Drimoleauge, West Cork – has joined forces with iconic Irish retail brand Eason to encourage children to learn about sustainability in a fun way. The partnership will see 12 new activities for children included on the inner sleeves of Glenilen Farm... Read More
top of page 8 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today advises that Ferrero is extending its recall of the implicated Kinder products to all best before dates and all pack sizes of Kinder Schokobons, due to the possible presence of Salmonella. The investigation into a food poisoning outbreak... Read More