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27th September, 2023

Strategy to promote green energy off coast of County Cork

27 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork County coast and harbour offers unlimited potential in terms of green energy prospects. With increasing demands in this area and opportunities for related industry, businesses and employment, recognition of the co-ordination of state, semi-state and investors is needed to ensure this potential is fully maximised. Cork... Read More
AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS, POLITICS
24th September, 2023

Cork based ‘Dry Ice Cleaning company’ to host demo events around the country

24 September 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Polar IceTech will kick off its Lunch & Learn series in Cork next week Polar IceTech has announced a series of lunchtime events to demonstrate how companies can benefit from Dry Ice Cleaning, an environmentally-friendly, non-abrasive method of cleaning. The process uses reclaimed and recycled food grade CO2... Read More
BUSINESS, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, JOBS, NEWS
21st September, 2023

Did you know: The Lisbon Earthquake of 1755 affected West Cork!

21 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Earthquake lecture There is a lot of interest in this evenings (21st) Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage public talk on the effects of the Lisbon Tsunami of 1755, which altered much of the coastal landscape of West Cork and other areas. The talk will be delivered by Dr. Robert Devoy,... Read More
AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS
20th September, 2023

Cork MEP tackles sewerage

21 September 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie MEP Deirdre Clune, a lead negotiator for the revision of the EU’s water pollution and urban wastewater rules has expressed her support for the European Parliament’s Environment Committee adoption of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive this week. Speaking after the vote in Brussels, MEP Clune said, “this... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
20th September, 2023

Great interest in Celtic Interconnector Community Benefit Fund as €960,000 first phase closes for applications

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
AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS
20th September, 2023

Cork-Roscoff Ferry will operate in the winter for the first time

20 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie All season sailings from Cork to Roscoff and Rosslare to Cherbourg Ferry company Brittany Ferries has announced its 2024 sailing schedules from Ireland to France, meaning travellers in Ireland can now plan and book trips direct to Brittany and Normandy from now right up until November 2024. The... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS
14th September, 2023

10 Cork graduates begin ESB’s Development Programme

14 September 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie ESB recruits 80 graduates to its award-winning programme – Recruitment for next year’s (2024) programme is open at www.esb.ie/careers 10 graduates from Co Cork have commenced ESB’s prestigious Graduate Development programme. They join 70 other graduates from Irish and international third-level institutions, spanning the fields of engineering, IT,... Read More
BUSINESS, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION, JOBS, NEWS
14th September, 2023

Cork MEP takes action on air pollution

14 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Speaking from the European Parliament in Strasbourg today, Deirdre Clune, MEP for Ireland South, has reiterated her support for stronger measures in Ireland to address the largest environmental health risk facing Europe: poor air quality. Voting on the Ambient Air Quality Directive this week, a cornerstone of the... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
14th September, 2023

Energy award for Ringaskiddy firm

14 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Cork site has been awarded Best Energy Achievement in Manufacturing and Best Energy Management Team at the Business Energy Achievement Awards held Thursday, 7th September 2023, in Dublin. Thermo Fisher was recognised for its ambitious targets and significant progression toward a 50% reduction of Scope... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS
9th September, 2023

2.7km of old watermains to be replaced in Clonakilty #WestCork

9 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing approximately 2.7km of old and damaged water mains in Clonakilty, Co Cork that were prone to frequent bursts and leakage. The existing watermains are being replaced with new modern pipes. The section of works will start at... Read More
AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, NEWS
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