24 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment in Cork City 12,000 multi-coloured balls will race down Patrick’s Hill on Sunday March 16th at 2.00 pm in aid of Cork City Missing Persons Search & Recovery and Local Charities. What: Patricks Hill Ball Run 2025 When: 16th March 14:00 – 16:00 Location: Patrick’s Hill, Cork... Read More
24 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, has reported a sharp rise in rat and mice infestations in the Cork region. Statistics reveal a 94% increase in recorded rat activity and a 44% increase in recorded mice activity in January 2025 compared to last year. Several regions have experienced... Read More
24 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Getting Married Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service looks at what is involved in getting married. What are the requirements to be able to marry in Ireland? “Couples of the same sex or opposite sexes can marry in Ireland. The minimum age for getting... 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
19 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Here are a selection of images from Munster Technological University’s Faculty of Creative and Performing Arts and Media presentation of Droid Academy, which took place recently. This groundbreaking animated short film was created by Will Sliney, with an original score composed by Mathias Levy Valensi and performed by... 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
18 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Simon Harris TD, has confirmed that the Department of Defence has signed a contract for the upgrade of accommodation at Collins Barracks, Old Youghal Road, Cork City at a cost of almost €5 million. The refurbishment project will provide accommodation for over... Read More
16 February 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie April 2025 ARRIVAL DATE VESSEL BERTH Arrival Departure LINE PAX AGENT IMO 13/04/2025 10:00 Ambition Cobh Cruise Terminal 13/04/2025 10:00 14/04/2025 13:00 Ambassador Cruise Line 1904 DSG Vessel Information 20/04/2025 09:00 Regal Princess Cobh Cruise Terminal 20/04/2025 09:00 20/04/2025 19:00 Princess Cruises 3560 HSL Vessel Information 22/04/2025 13:00... 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