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
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
7 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann today renewed its appeal to the public to ‘Think Water Conservation’ as warm weather returns and demand increases. This comes as over half of Irish households (54%)* still admit to wasting water. As part of its annual campaign, Uisce Éireann is calling on households across the... Read More
7 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Where: Tesla Centre, Unit A2, Fota Junction Retail Park, Carrigtoohil, Co Cork, T45 Y973 When: Saturday 9th of September What: Tesla will be hosting their official opening of the brand new Tesla Centre – Cork from 10am to 5pm with a range of activities from free popcorn and... Read More
5 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has been awarded the Smarter Travel Mark, Silver Level, from the National Transport Authority. The Smarter Travel Mark is a recognition of Cork City Council’s commitment to changing attitudes and behaviours regarding walking, cycling and public transport usage by implementing measures that facilitate, support and... Read More
30 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Entertainment When: Saturday 16th September 2023 Where: Glounthaune, Cork Tickets: Eventbrite Upstart Festival is thrilled to announce the line-up for the 3rd edition of the “end of summer” outdoor festival. Again this year, 5 of the most exciting indie bands come together in a showcase of emerging and... Read More
27 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Clean Coasts, supported by Cully and Sully, is thrilled to announce the return of the Big Beach Clean initiative. The programme is asking participants to sign up to receive a free clean-up kit and join a worldwide citizen science project. With almost 150 groups already registered, this promises... Read More
25 August 2023 By Roger L Kennedy tom@TheCork.ie Firebird, market leader and manufacturer of high-performance heating systems, has developed a solution that could see domestic and commercial buildings in rural Ireland reduce their C02 emissions by 90%. With its 800,000 oil fired boilers, Ireland is at a critical juncture in its efforts to transition towards... Read More
17 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Carelessly discarded chewing gum is a form of litter The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) took to the streets of Fermoy today as a part of its Summer Roadshow. The interactive Roadshow works with local authorities and communities across the country to carry out fun and engaging education and... 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
1 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Nine out of 10 Irish Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) plan to maintain or increase investment in sustainability practices and solutions in the next 12 months to meet what many see as a growing consumer appetite for more sustainable products and services, according to the bi-annual Uisce Éireann SME... Read More
28 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Essential overnight restrictions continue for Clonakilty Public Water Supply over the weekend Nighttime water restrictions are necessary in the Clonakilty area this weekend from 11pm each night to 7am the following morning. The restrictions are continuing in the area to maintain a daytime water supply. The areas affected... Read More