6 December 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie #ShopLocal Cork Chamber (of Commerce) has recently launched its shop local campaign, encouraging businesses and shoppers to shop local this Christmas and beyond, to invigorate our local economy in these exceptional times, driving a strong recovery for all. Paula Cogan, President of Cork Chamber commented: “Corkonians are known for... Read More
6 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “Lidl has worked closely with leading Danish home retailer JYSK and Australian retail pharmacy Chemist Warehouse, in a commercial agreement that would see both retailers move into the park and open for trade” Lidl Ireland are pleased to have received local authority approval from Cork City Council for... Read More
3 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mince pies, Christmas Tacos and Mulled Wine on offer Harley’s Street Christmas Food Market Harley StrEAT Food Market has launched its festive menu which is packed with Christmas delights. The food trucks, which are located next to the Metropole Hotel in Cork city will be open every Saturday... Read More
3 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan T.D. has announced the appointment of a new Chairperson of Port of Cork Company (POCC). Michael Walsh, whom the Minister described as having a ‘wealth of management and board experience’ takes the role Chairperson of Port of Cork Company (POCC) during what... Read More
3 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie There should be a sporting boycott of countries with poor human rights records who are hostile to LGBTQ+ rights according to a Fine Gael Senator. Senator Jerry Buttimer made the call in the Senate following comments by Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley. “We must stop rewarding and elevating... Read More
3 December 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie With great joy, the European Museum Forum shares the decision by the Council of Europe on the winner of the Council of Europe Museum Prize 2022 which they have awarded to Nano Nagle Place (Cork, Ireland). The museum was selected by the Culture Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly... Read More
2 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tech Person of the Year Award – Paul Hourican, PFH Tech Start Up of the Year Award – WrxFlo Scale Up of the Year Award – Trustap Multinational of the Year Award - Clearstream Global Securities Services (CGSS) (Deutsche Börse Group) Smart Technology Innovation Award – BioMarin It@cork Skillnet Best... Read More
2 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ‘Magic Nights By The Lee – A Winter Solstice’ New series of live outdoor music, comedy and entertainment shows taking place in Cork’s Fitzgerald’s Park ahead of Christmas from December 21st – 23rd Acts including True Tides, Candy Warhol, Stevie G, Yves Solo, Minnie Marley, Clare Sands, Code... Read More
28 November 2021, Sunday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Did you know that Ireland is the second-biggest per capita consumer of tea in the world? In case you are wondering; Turkey is 1st, while the UK is 3rd. Every Irish person enjoys 2.19 kg (4.83 pounds) of the black stuff per year. Although broadly similar to... Read More
28 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Group responsible for 2 Primary Schools, 24 Secondary Schools, and 11 Further Education & Training Colleges unveils plans for continued growth The Taoiseach Micheál Martin, T.D. said Cork Education and Training Board – C ETB – have established themselves as “deeply rooted members of the community in Cork”... Read More
28 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Walk-In Covid Vaccination Clinic will take place at Cork City Hall – Initial Pfizer vaccine will be available to all those aged 12 years and over -Booster vaccine available for 60-69-year olds and healthcare workers only A Walk-In Covid Vaccination Clinic will take place at Cork City... Read More
26 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Experience the wonder of Christmas as the much-loved festival GLOW, A Cork Christmas Celebration which is organised by Cork City Council opens today, Friday November 26th To celebrate GLOW, Bishop Lucey Park has been transformed into a festive wonderland and the iconic 32m Ferris Wheel returns to the... Read More
