5 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In 2023 Cork English College marked its 45th year of operation by welcoming 60 different nationalities from across the world to Cork. From Argentina to Armenia, Peru to Portugal, or Spain to Sri Lanka, thousands of students passed through the doors of one of Ireland’s longest-running English language... Read More
5 January 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Embarking on the journey of establishing a business is a multifaceted challenge that ranges from the inception of an idea to the complexities of bringing that concept to market. Cork, Ireland’s second-largest city, has positioned itself as a vibrant hub for entrepreneurship within Europe, offering a supportive ecosystem... Read More
5 January 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In the rapidly evolving healthcare market, the importance of a strong brand for medical practices cannot be overstated. Effective branding serves as a cornerstone in establishing trust and credibility with patients. In Ireland’s competitive healthcare landscape, medical practices must distinguish themselves to thrive. With an increasing number of... Read More
5 January 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Nowadays, there are countless ways to use the internet – some great, and others we’d rather not talk about. This has led to a never-ending discussion of whether the internet and particularly social media are bad. As with most other things in life, the answer is typically... Read More
4 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork GAA and Statkraft have announced a partnership which will put a clear focus on the importance of a renewable future in the region. The two Cork organisations have come together to showcase Cork as a leading and innovative renewables hub and to demonstrate their unwavering commitment to... Read More
4 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie There are a trio of Irish nominations in the Best Actor category Cillian Murphy is odds-on at 10/11 with BoyleSports to lift the coveted Best Actor accolade at this Sunday’s glitzy Golden Globes gala. The Cork native heads the betting for the prize after his starring role in... Read More
4 January 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Dell Technologies team members raise nearly €400,000 for charities in 2023 The Dell Technologies team has come together once again to support local and national communities in Ireland with a large number of fundraising events and initiative taking place across 2023. Across its three campuses in Cherrywood, Cork... Read More
3 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Leadership, peace and progress In a message on CorkChamber.ie Conor Healy, Cork Chamber CEO has reflected on 2023 “As we reflect on 2023, it has without doubt been a year of great progress for the business community in Cork, undeniably marked by significant advancements. However, amidst this progress,... Read More
3 January 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A legendary GAA medic has helped bring increased comfort to cancer patients in their final days through a major hospital ward renovation project. Dr Con Murphy spearheaded a series of fundraisers which raised over €300,000, enabling a major overhaul of the oncology unit at Cork University Hospital. The... Read More
2 January 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Embassy of Ireland in Paris wishes to appoint a new Honorary Consul of Ireland in Monaco in the coming months, and has invited applicants to send their expression of interest by 19 January 2024. What does the Honorary Consul role entail? The Honorary Consul serves to provide... Read More
2 January 2024 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie Four People Nominated for IFA National Treasurer Election Four candidates have been nominated for the position of National Treasurer of IFA. The election to succeed Martin Stapleton will take place at the 69th Annual General Meeting in the Irish Farm Centre next Tues, Jan 9th. At the close of... Read More
3 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Both Cork City and Cork County Council’s are accepting Christmas trees, at no charge. Cork City The City Council will provide facilities for the acceptance of Christmas trees for recycling from householders in Cork City. Christmas trees may be deposited free of charge at any of the sites... Read More