1 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Do you have a document that needs the signature of a Commissioner for Oaths / Peace Commissioner / Notary Public / Notary / Practising Solicitor, in Carrigtwohill (sometimes known as Carrigtoohill or Carrigtohill) Mr David O’Sullivan (BA, DipBusLegal, HDipHRM) is a long established Cork Commissioner for Oaths who... Read More
27 February 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Banteer Native Joanne Buckley Brings Egypt to Irish Travellers Joanne Buckley is inspiring Irish travellers to explore the wonders of Egypt through her bespoke travel business, Travelmaker Jo. Joanne grew up on a dairy farm in Banteer, the youngest of three siblings. Up until 2016, she farmed full-time,... 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 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
23 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council recently announced funding of over €166,000 for 123 artists and arts organisations through its 2025 Arts Grants. The Art Grants support events, activities and new initiatives that enhance public access to the arts and support cultural development in all eight of the County’s Municipal Districts.... Read More
22 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Funding will support the repair and restoration of older buildings with complex needs €8.1m in grant funding allocated for conservation and protection of architectural heritage throughout the country under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025 Over €220,000 awarded to 14 projects in Cork City Over €440,000 awarded to 18 projects in Cork County... Read More
21 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie People in Cork are being urged to ‘get lost in a good book’ as Ireland Reads Day comes to libraries nationwide on Saturday, February 22. The Frank O’Connor Library in Mayfield will be hosting an event entitled ‘Open Reads for Ireland Reads’ at 3pm. Organisers invite everyone to... Read More
20 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Regional and local roads across Cork will benefit from funding of €95 million for maintenance and repair work, said a Fine Gael Deputy. Deputy Colm Burke welcomed the announcement that will see funding used for the ongoing renewal of the regional and local road network. “I am delighted... Read More
18 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish company DP Energy finalises sale of Saamis Solar Park to The City of Medicine Hat, Canada – DP Energy is headquartered in Buttevant, County Cork, and also has offices at Horgan’s Quay, Cork City and across the world DP Energy, an Irish company that develops large renewable... Read More
15 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Business Tech Network celebrates anniversary The CEIA has been benefitting the landscape of the ICT industry for the last 40 years. The foundation of the organisation was a turning point for the companies and CEOs involved in the industry 40 years ago and continues to develop the... Read More
15 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Progress Made in Additional €1.6 million Treatment Processes at Lee Road Water Treatment Plant with Manganese Removal Step Now in Place Uisce Éireann has reiterated its commitment to addressing discolouration issues that have been impacting some customers in Cork city. At a briefing at the Lee Road Water... Read More
14 February 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork have welcomed the progress of a new swathe of works for walking and cycling infrastructure in Glanmire. The works will progress a new greenway linking Riverstown and Glanmire villages through John O’Callaghan Park, creating a new link road through Dooley’s Lane, as well... Read More