21 August 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ifac, Ireland’s farming, food, and agribusiness specialist professional services firm, has welcomed the new grant to incentivise succession planning on farms. The top 10 accountancy firm welcomes this month’s announcement by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., of the launch of the new Succession... Read More
19 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Alstom contract will enable future frequency increases across Mallow, Cobh and Midleton lines, as part of EU funded programme Iarnród Éireann has awarded a substantial contract of €78.5 million to world leading rail transport company Alstom for a major signalling upgrade project on the Cork commuter rail network,... Read More
17 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Long-time public servant Valerie O’Sullivan is set become the temporary chief executive (CE) when Tim Lucey leaves the role in October 2023. Cork’s other Local Authority – Cork City Council – has had a female CE since Ann Doherty was appointed in 2014. Valerie O’Sullivan’s CV includes senior... Read More
5 August 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann and Cork County Council can confirm that the precautionary Boil Water Notice that was issued to protect the health of approximately 20,941 customers supplied by the Glashaboy Water Treatment Plant has been lifted with immediate effect. This follows consultation with the HSE. Affected customers in the... Read More
2 August 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn has announced the launch of a grant scheme aimed at providing financial support to groups and organisations involved in Irish language projects. Cork County Council has established the initiative to assist and promote Irish language events and initiatives... Read More
29 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy Elaine@TheCork.ie The Mayor of County Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn has launched a new guide map offering an introduction to the archaeology of East and North Cork. The comprehensive guide showcases thousands of years of human activity, offering a remarkable insight into the region’s rich and diverse archaeology. Entitled ‘101... Read More
28 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Elon Musks’s electric company Tesla is close to opening its showroom and service centre in a Fota retail park, on the road between Glounthane and Carrigtwohill, with an address of Tesla Centre – Cork Fota Junction, Unit A2, Fota Junction Retail Park, Co Cork. The trendy car company... Read More
27 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork company Ballymaloe Foods has been recognised for its sustainability practices, gaining Origin Green Gold Membership status for 2023. Origin Green is a Bord Bia sustainability programme, the only one of its kind in the world, that sets measurable sustainability targets for the full supply chain of food... Read More
23 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 27 Lower Midleton Street, Cobh, Co. Cork 2 Bed – 1 Bath – 68 m² – Terrace – Could be starter home or investment opportunity with potential annual rental income of €14,400 G.F.C.H. DNG are handling the sale of 27 Lower Midleton Street Cobh Co Cork. The property... Read More
14 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Spike Island Literary Festival returns to former prison with a thrilling line-up of crime-writers. The Spike Island Literary Festival is set to make a return from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 August, following the resounding success of its inaugural event in 2022. Dedicated to the captivating theme... Read More
13 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Renowned Irish singer and musician plays the unique venue in July Seán Keane, one of the country’s most well loved singers, will take to the stage at Ballymaloe Grainstore on July 27th for what promises to be a memorable evening. It’s the fifth time the stunning East Cork... Read More
10 July 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Boil Water Notice on Whitegate Regional Public Water Supply lifted with immediate effect Uisce Éireann would like to notify customers supplied by the Whitegate Regional Public Water Supply that the Boil Water Notice in place since 29 October 2022 has been lifted with immediate effect following consultation undertaken... Read More