LISTEN: How can Electric Ireland Increase Prices? – asks TD

31 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Deputy Mick Barry this morning said that Electric Ireland (the supply division of the ESB) should not be hiking prices when the ESB made profits of €679m last year. He called on the Government to intervene to stop Electric Ireland from hiking electricity prices by 23% and gas... Read More

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31st March, 2022

Metropole Hotel shortlisted for Cork Business of the Year Award

31 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel has been shortlisted in the 2022 Cork Business of the Year Awards. The historic hotel is one of three finalists in the category of Best Cork Hotel. It’s the 65th year of the awards which are judged by an independent panel from Cork’s business and... Read More

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30th March, 2022

Reggie from the Blackrock Road at the Everyman Theatre

30 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It is finally happening. Reggie is actually on the North Side! THU 31 MAR – SAT 16 APR 2022 An Evening with Reggie is the debut live production from Cork’s most beautifully spoken man, Reggie from the Blackrock Road, who is a parody character, poking fun in god... Read More

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30th March, 2022

WATCH – Sisk builders are using Cork firm ‘Future Planet’ to become carbon neutral

30 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Future Planet, the AI sustainability transformation platform, has announced that John Sisk & Son, Ireland’s leading builder and contractor, has chosen the firm to support it on its journey to carbon neutral. Sisk delivers projects in Ireland, the UK and Europe and has deployed the Future Planet sustainability... Read More

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25th March, 2022

Cork City versus Athlone

25 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC will be back at Turner’s Cross this evening, as they take on Athlone Town. City will be looking to continue their impressive league form, having won their last three games in a row. Athlone, who currently sit bottom of the table, will be looking to... Read More

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25th March, 2022

Can I bring my dog to a Hotel? Yes!

25 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Exciting news for dog owners as The Kingsley is launching their dog-friendly rooms If you’re looking for a stylish and cosy dog-friendly hotel for you and your four-legged friend, The Kingsley is just the place with their Paws & Unwind stay. Dog guests are greeted on arrival with... Read More

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24th March, 2022

Establishment of Home Care Providers Alliance and publication of report a positive step in the drive for home care reform – Colm Burke TD

24 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The establishment of the Home Care Providers Alliance and their publication of their report advocating for reform and Statutory Home Support Scheme is a positive step in the drive for home care reform according to Fine Gael’s health spokesperson. “Home Care Providers Alliance is a group made up... Read More

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23rd March, 2022

SaaS firm is Cork City Finalist for the National Enterprise Awards

23 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A Saas software company business is this year’s Cork City Finalist for the National Enterprise Awards for 2022. SmartRoutes took the top prize of €2,500 and will now represent the Local Enterprise Office Cork City at the 22nd National Enterprise Awards at the Mansion House in Dublin on... Read More

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22nd March, 2022

ON THE MOVE: Peter Ryan is new CEO of Aspira

22 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Business News Aspira is an Irish-owned international consulting and technology business. It is headquartered in Cork City Centre, having previously been in Little Island. Today the firm announced the appointment of Peter Ryan as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Ryan succeeds Aspira co-founder Pat Lucey who... Read More

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22nd March, 2022

50th anniversary of Baha’i in Cork

22 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Baháʼí Faith is a relatively new religion estimated to have over five million adherents, known as Baháʼís – the Cork group has marked its 50th anniversary An Oak Tree has been planted in the Lee Fields, on the Western side of Cork City, to mark the 50th... Read More

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21st March, 2022

€1.2m refurb unveiled at Honan Chapel, Donovan’s Road, University College Cork

21 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Every aspect of the Honan Chapel has been lovingly restored The iconic and much-loved Collegiate Chapel of Saint Finbarr (Roman Catholic) – better known as the Honan Chapel at University College Cork – will today unveil the result of its €1.2m refurbishment works at a special Mass to... Read More

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21st March, 2022

Honorary Citizenship of Cork for descendants of MacCurtain and MacSwiney

21 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Honorary Citizenship Certificates have been presented to descendants of famous 1920s Lords Mayor MacCurtain and MacSwiney. The presentation was made over the weekend by the current Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Colm Kelleher, accompanied by Cork City Council Chief Executive Ann Doherty.

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