20 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Travel News There are many ways of travelling to and from the Island of Ireland. Many people will already be familiar with the Stena Line and Irish Ferries from Dublin to Hollyhead, but if you are in the South of Ireland, down in Cork there is now a... Read More
19 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This Saturday, members of the public are encouraged to come to town on Saturday without their cars for Cork City’s first car free day. It is a step in the right direction and one that is long overdue. It is the Green Party in Cork’s ambition to see... Read More
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
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
14 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Grocery competition in Carrigaline is hotting up – a new ALDI is under construction off the newly opened Pottery Road relief road – there is already a Dunnes Stores and a Lidl – now, the oldest brand in Carrigaline ‘SuperValu’ is seeing a revamp Collins’ SuperValu (still known... Read More
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