16 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie All forms of payment, both cash and card, should be accepted in businesses Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has welcomed support from the European Central Bank (ECB) President, Christine Lagarde to ensure that cash is accepted across the European Union into the future. Kelleher was commenting after the... Read More
16 October 2023 By Mary Bemingham mary@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has called on Cork City Council to “stop the needless cutting of trees in Mayfield” The Green Party in Cork has called on officials in Cork City Council to rescind a notice given to residents and landowners of Burke’s Hill in Mayfield, instructing... Read More
10 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Private Collection of Vintage Tractors and Vehicles to Go Under the Hammer at Wilsons Auctions This monthy, Wilsons Auctions is thrilled to be conducting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts. The O’Callaghan family of Mallow, Co. Cork, has entrusted Wilsons Auctions to present a meticulously amassed and... Read More
6 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheal Martin visits Danone in Macroom The Tanaiste visited the factory to meet the team of more than 220 employees and see firsthand the innovative processes that create milk base powder for formula milks. Macroom is one of the largest formula milk... Read More
2 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The IFA Presidential election debates will begin today and run until Mon, Oct 30th. In all, there will be 16 debates that cover each of the 29 IFA County Executives. The County Executives of West Cork and Cork Central have the honour of hosting the first debate between... Read More
1 October 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Tánaiste officially launches Energywise Ireland’s One Stop Shop Energywise Ireland is to create 100 jobs in Munster over the next two years. The energy solutions specialist made the announcement at the official opening of its new offices and showroom based in Hollymount Industrial Estate in Cork City. During... Read More
30 Septmeber 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn, and winners, Amy Cotter, 1st, Kamil Labuda, 2nd, and Ellie O’Connell, 3rd, at Cork County Hall for the award ceremony of the Cork County Age Friendly Architecture Competition. The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn,... Read More
26 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Coffee Contract with Cork-based supplier part of €26m package of new contracts with four Irish suppliers Velo Coffee Roasters have signed a new contract with ALDI, which will see them introduce a new El Salvador blend product to Irish shelves. The new EL Salvador blend is a winner... Read More
21 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This autumn, Cork County Council proudly presents an enchanting series of concerts that will light up the hearts of residents in healthcare settings across the county. Under the banner of the “Creativity in Older Age” scheme, generously supported by Creative Ireland, these musical performances will spread warmth and... Read More
21 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Acquisition marks 5th deal since entering the Irish market in June 2022 AssuredPartners, one of the largest independently owned insurance brokers in the world, is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire Kanturk-based Fitzgerald Insurances – via its pre-existing Irish platform Gallivan Murphy Insurance Brokers Ltd... Read More
21 September 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie I Wish, an organisation inspiring teenage girls towards Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) careers, has announced an increased national partnership with Iarnród Éireann. Over 2,000 female only students from 15 locations across the country, including Cork city, Mallow and Charleville, will be provided free rail transport to... Read More
20 September 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The deadline for applications for the first phase of the Celtic Interconnector Community Benefit Fund has now closed EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid, has reported great interest in the initial phase, with €960,000 available. The Community Benefit Fund has been established by EirGrid with... Read More