House sells in Cobh for just €85,000

top of page 28 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A dilapidated home in need of major refurbishment after being damaged by fire, sold for €44,000 above its guide price following an online bidding war. Bids for Number 48 Gardener’s Walk in Cobh, Co Cork, started at the advised minimum value (AMV) of €150,000 when... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS, PROPERTY

28th February, 2023

New legislation will see credit unions grow as a key provider of community banking in Cork

top of page 28 February 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie New legislation will help credit unions grow as a key provider of community banking in Cork a Fine Gael Senator said. Senator Tim Lombard said the legislation, currently before the Dáil, will enable a wider availability of products across credit unions and enable members to... Read More

FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

28th February, 2023

BioMarin Shanbally lights up for Rare Disease Day

top of page 28 February 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Brief news in photos About BioMarin BioMarin is a global biopharmaceutical company and world leader in developing and commercialising first- or best-in-class therapies for rare genetic diseases. In 2012, the site at Shanbally, Cork, Ireland opened and became BioMarin’s only manufacturing facility outside of the... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, HEALTH, NEWS

28th February, 2023

President of Malta to visit Cork

top of page 28 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A State Visit by the President of the Republic of Malta announced by Áras an Uachtaráin – Ireland and Malta are the only English speaking countries in the EU (since Brexit) The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, has confirmed that he will welcome the... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

28th February, 2023

Top destinations in Europe for somebody looking for recreational gambling

top of page 28 February 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Recreational gambling refers to gambling activities that are engaged in for entertainment purposes rather than as a source of income. It is a popular pastime for many people, with casinos and other gambling establishments providing a range of games and entertainment options. Recreational gambling... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

27th February, 2023

WEST CORK TRAVEL: Green Party delivers new bus routes for Skibbereen

top of page 27 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rory Jackson, Green Party rep, has warmly welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, of new bus services for Baltimore to Union Hall and the 270 Skibbereen to Killarney this morning. The announcement was made by the Green Party leader at... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

27th February, 2023

JOBS: Dominos pizza recruiting for new Wilton outlet

top of page 27 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Domino’s has opened a new store in Wilton, with 20 roles including store management, pizza chefs, customer service colleagues and delivery drivers. The latest store is the third in Cork that pizza fans can now order Domino’s firm favourites, including Pepperoni Passion and Vegi Supreme,... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, JOBS, NEWS

27th February, 2023

South Cork Christmas Swim raises €24,000 for Mercy

top of page 27 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Christmas Day 2022 saw the 10th, and what would be the final, annual Christmas Swim take place at Myrtleville Beach, in memory of Carrigaline teenager Danny Crowley, who sadly passed away after a tough battle with Leukaemia in 2013. Every year since then, Danny’s friends... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

27th February, 2023

New Cork festival to celebrate the work of neurodivergent artists

top of page 27 February 2023 By Mary Bermingham Mary@TheCork.ie One day festival of events – March 10th Neurofestivity – A Celebration and Exploration is a new one-day festival presented by Cork Opera House featuring work by neurodivergent artists. This inaugural festival will provide a platform to a number of neurodivergent artists across the day... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, HEALTH

27th February, 2023

Personalize Your Necklace with These Creative Ideas

top of page 27 February 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Necklaces are one of the most popular forms of jewelry and a great way to express your personal style. Adding a touch of personalization can take your necklace to the next level and make it truly unique. Here are some creative ideas to personalize... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

26th February, 2023

Cork GAA and Cork ARC Cancer Support House announce fundraising partnership

top of page 26 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork GAA and Cork ARC Cancer Support House have announced a fundraising event at this Sunday’s Allianz National Football and Hurling League Games in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, in association with Sports Direct. This once-off fundraising event will take place in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday 26th February,... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, SPORT