Green energy company @ActionZero_ie opens Cork office @DockPenrose @MMcGrathTD

16 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ActionZero plans to create 80 jobs as company doubles in size in last two months Green energy company, ActionZero was joined by Minister for Public Expenditure, Michael McGrath as it launched its new office at Penrose Dock in Cork. ActionZero has grown significantly in the last two months... Read More

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16th November, 2021

Absolute Airsoft Cork raises €11,410 for Cork Cancer Services

16 November 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie On Sunday, October 17th Absolute Airsoft Cork on the 50-acre woodland site located at Beal Na blath near Crookstown was host to a charity airsoft game for Make Your Mark on Cancer, raising a phenomenal €11,410 for the Mercy Cancer CARE Centre and Psycho-Oncology services. Over 212 players... Read More

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16th November, 2021

Taoiseach supports building “empathy and understanding for LGBTI+ young people amongst their peers” @LINCwomen

16 November 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A charity called LINC – Advocating for Lesibain & Bisexual Women in Ireland – has launched ‘Esther Explains’. It is a series of educational animated videos for teachers and adults who wish to create safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTI+ young people to coincide with the BelonG To... Read More

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16th November, 2021

Cork children are waiting for wheelchairs – says TD

16 November 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Children awaiting medical equipment are discriminated against – says Government TD It is wrong and discriminatory that children face waiting times of up to a year for access to wheelchairs and other medical equipment while no waiting times exist in other parts of the country, a Fine Gael... Read More

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16th November, 2021

100th anniversary of the death of Tadhg Barry @CorkArchives

16 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tadhg Barry (1880 – 1921) is not as well known a name as other figures from the turbulent 1920’s. He served alongside Terence MacSwiney and Tomás MacCurtain and in the First Cork Brigade of the Irish Volunteers. He was a journalist, trade unionist and socialist, and a well-known... Read More

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16th November, 2021

Cork Greens welcome Local Area Committee Budgets in Cork City Budget

16 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork City Council have welcomed provision for Local Area Committee budgets in the budget agreed for the city. Last year, local ward budgets were funded through an unexpected funding by central government of lost rates revenue to the city. This year, they have been... Read More

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16th November, 2021

An Post invest in eVans for Cork City deliveries

16 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In recent days An Post celebrated a series of investments it has made in Cork with a gathering of key Cork dignitaries, elected representatives and members of the business community. David McRedmond, CEO, An Post proudly announced the roll out of the organisation’s e-vehicle fleet across Cork City,... Read More

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14th November, 2021

Photos from UCC Autumn Conferrings 2021

14 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Photos from conferrings of 13 and 14 November 2021.

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13th November, 2021

PHOTOS: University College Cork Conferrings

13 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The University College Cork, College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences Autumn ceremonies are taking place on Fri 12, Sat 13 and Sun 14 November 2021.

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13th November, 2021

SOCCER – Ronan Hurley & Cian Bargary re-sign with Cork City FC

13 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to confirm that Ronan Hurley and Cian Bargary have signed new contracts with the club for the 2022 season Speaking to CorkCityFC.ie, Bargary said: “I am absolutely delighted to sign again. Last year was a good stepping stone towards what the club wants... Read More

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13th November, 2021

Cork’s O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausages sign deal with Musgrave and Dunnes Stores

13 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausage Company Expands Nationwide with Multiple Distribution Deals Cork based, O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausage Company has signed a nationwide distribution deal with Musgraves. Their gourmet products will be available for distribution to 250 SuperValu stores and over 300 Centra Stores over the coming months. This is the... Read More

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12th November, 2021

@DubrayBooks will open new bookshop on Patrick Street, Cork City Centre this weekend #Dubray

12 November 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie After so many stores closing in the City Centre during the COVID crisis – including Debenhams, Clarks Shoes etc – it is seen as a signal of retail confidence that Dubray Books are opening on the main street of Ireland’s 2nd City, Cork Dubray Books began as a... Read More

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