25 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Ludgate hub is a not for profit co-working office space in the West Cork town of Skibbereen, which opened in 2016. People can book a hot desk, or meeting room. It has around 40 members, who have created 500+ jobs, and contribute €4m+ to the local economy,... Read More
25 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 11 County Cork based MACE stores were honoured at the recent MACE Excellence Awards for achieving exceptional standards in retailing, which was held in Lawlor’s Hotel, in Naas in Co Kildare, and hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the MACE brand in Ireland. This year’s MACE... Read More
25 February 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork Business News The Cork Business Association (CBA) has announced the finalists for its Cork Business of the Year Awards 2025. Recognising excellence, innovation, and dedication across various sectors, these awards celebrate the businesses and individuals driving Cork’s economic and cultural success. The CBA restructured their awards this... Read More
25 February 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The latest Daft.ie report confirms that rents in Cork are more unaffordable and unsustainable than ever, according to Social Democrats TD Pádraig Rice. Deputy Rice, who is a TD for Cork South Central, said: “The latest figures show that rents are utterly unaffordable. Last year, advertised rents in... Read More
24 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South-Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has called on the government to take immediate action to address the issue of very large class sizes in Cork, after the latest figures showed that 219 primary school classes in the county have more than 30 pupils. Deputy... Read More
24 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The official opening of the new Costcutter store in Lisavaird, near Clonakilty on Friday, 21st February. The honours of cutting the ribbon were given to local hero Jer Coakley, who was crowned World Champion at Reversible Ploughing in Estonia in August 2024. The occasion was made even more... Read More
24 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment in Cork City 12,000 multi-coloured balls will race down Patrick’s Hill on Sunday March 16th at 2.00 pm in aid of Cork City Missing Persons Search & Recovery and Local Charities. What: Patricks Hill Ball Run 2025 When: 16th March 14:00 – 16:00 Location: Patrick’s Hill, Cork... Read More
24 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, has reported a sharp rise in rat and mice infestations in the Cork region. Statistics reveal a 94% increase in recorded rat activity and a 44% increase in recorded mice activity in January 2025 compared to last year. Several regions have experienced... Read More
24 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie When: Thursday February 27th 9.30pm on TG4 Where: TG4 Programme name: Laochra Gael – Bríd Stack Bríd Stack was a cornerstone of Cork’s golden era in Ladies Gaelic Football, playing a pivotal role as the team dominated the sport throughout the 2000s. A relentless defender and key leader... Read More
24 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Getting Married Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service looks at what is involved in getting married. What are the requirements to be able to marry in Ireland? “Couples of the same sex or opposite sexes can marry in Ireland. The minimum age for getting... Read More
24 February 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Smart operators know that success in online gambling comes from staying ahead of trends. Quality bitcoin casino software is leading the charge, making online betting faster and smoother. This isn’t merely a new feature — it’s a shift in how players expect to bet. Bitcoin gambling means... Read More