13 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The sale of Kilfinnan Castle in Glandore was the largest one-off property transaction recorded in Cork last Data from the Property Price Register, analysed by property website MyHome.ie, shows that the West Cork coastal castle sold for €5.732 million in February. The property sold to “a couple with... Read More
12 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Anam Cara West Cork, will host a parent support evening in the Munster Arms Hotel, Bandon, West Cork on 18th February at 7.30pm. Registration from 7.15pm The dark winter months can be a long and lonely time for bereaved parents. With the brighter days still some time away... Read More
12 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A young mum who has overcome cancer twice is encouraging people to get behind Daffodil Day 2020 to help fund much needed supports. Speaking at the launch of the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day, which is proudly supported by Boots, Shannen Joyce (25) from Youghal outlined how vital... Read More
11 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Pool Draw: Irish Host Team Sunday’s Well Rebels will kick off the Tournament with a game against Mara xv Argentina Representatives from the IRFU and IMART (International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament) gathered yesterday for the competition selection for the IMART 2020 Mixed Ability Rugby World Cup Tournament. Journalist... Read More
University College Cork: Former Windle Medical Building reopens as a student centre called ‘The Hub’
11 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New centre streamlines services to benefit 26,000 students One of the oldest buildings in the centre of the University College Cork (UCC) campus has been conserved and transformed, and opens today for the first time as the Hub, a new centre designed to streamline student services and support student... Read More
11 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There were 4,055 new .ie domain registrations in Cork in 2019, according to the latest edition of the .ie Domain Profile Report published today by IE Domain Registry, the company that manages and maintains Ireland’s country domain. The .ie Domain Profile Report examines the makeup of the .ie... Read More
10 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Three Cork organisations collaborate to support frontline workers Three Cork organisations with shared values and a common interest in frontline practitioner care and development are holding a one-day, innovative seminar to open a conversation about the perception and realities of frontline practice. Ag Eisteacht, Caidreamh Family & Practitioner... Read More
10 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie
10 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mr. Athula Kuruppu Achchige has gone from strength to strength in his business with the assistance of a range of supports from Cork County Council. The Council owned Cork Incubator Kitchens in Carrigaline, provided the backdrop to success for ‘Athula Fusion Foods’, whose range of fusion sauces are... Read More
9 February 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Bantry’s Keohane Seafoods have been crowned ‘Cork County Business of the Year’ at a prestigious lunch event in Cork County Hall. Launched in June 2019 by Cork County Council in conjunction with three local media partners, The Southern Star, East Cork Journal and The Corkman and AIB as... Read More
9 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Carlow Player Tops Lotto Poll to Scoop €2,773,649 Jackpot, Two Players in Cork & Tipperary Share €141,450 Match 5 + Bonus Prize While counting is well underway in election centres nationwide this morning, a lucky Lotto player in Co. Carlow may well be counting their new bank balance... Read More
9 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Parents and teachers often dread visiting the library with neurodiverse children. They fear the child may become agitated by lights, overwhelmed by different stimuli or just need some comfort. Cork County Council’s mobile and branch libraries have a solution. As part of the Library Service’s commitment to inclusion,... Read More