3 April 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “A lack of stock coming to the market remains an issue” says Michael O’Donoghue of REA O’Donoghue & Clarke, Cork. The price of the average second-hand three-bed Semi-D in Cork city has increased by 1.6% to €325,000 in the last 12 months, according to a national survey by... Read More
3 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 30 new jobs to be created Aldi Ireland have announced it will be “bringing the best prices in Irish retail and up to 30 new permanent jobs to Blackrock, Cork City” as it plans to open a second store on Skehard Road. An additional 50 jobs will be... Read More
3 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Reimagined Cork International Choral Festival invites choirs from around the world to compete without needing to travel The world-renowned Cork International Choral Festival has announced that it will go ahead this year in a reimagined format. The prestigious choral festival, which normally attracts 5,000 singers and 50,000 visitors... Read More
2 April 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie €18,000 Cash, Two Suspected Rolex Watches and a Car Seized in Cork City on April 1, 2021 Gardaí have seized approximately €18,000 in cash, two suspected Rolex watches and a car in Cork City on April 1, 2021. Gardaí from Gurranabraher were carrying out routine patrol utilising the... Read More
2 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new partnership between The Kingsley and Kilkenny Design with an array of products now available from The Kingsley’s online boutique A new and exciting partnership has just launched between The Kingsley and Ireland’s iconic Kilkenny Design, with The Kingsley introducing a range of products available to purchase... Read More
1 April 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Paula Cogan, President of Cork Chamber comments on the latest evolution of COVID-19 restrictions, announced by the Government. “While the announcement by Government of phased reopening is welcome, every intervening week of lost economic activity has grave consequences for the economy, and the impacts on the number of businesses... Read More
29 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie HEINEKEN Ireland has today released its 2020 sustainability progress report demonstrating the strength of the brewers’ commitment to maintaining environmental progress despite the profound challenges Covid-19 presented for the drinks and hospitality sectors in the past 12 months. The brewer has been removing plastic shrink and can connectors... Read More
27 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe Foods has teamed up with award-winning restaurant CoqBull to create a limited-edition burger. The burger will be available in CoqBull restaurants in Cork and Limerick. A team of chefs at CoqBull has produced a rotisserie pulled chicken and beef burger topped with Ballymaloe Fiery Relish, Dubliner Cheddar... Read More
27 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Joe Kavanagh and the Lady Mayoress Stephanie, at the Middle Parish Community Association Mural created by artist Peter Martin on Grattan Street, commemorating the wedding of former Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Terence MacSwiney and his wife Muriel funded by Cork City... Read More
27 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As part of ongoing investigations into allegations of insurance fraud, detectives from the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) have arrested a man (aged in his 30s) in the Cork City area yesterday, Friday, 26th March 2020. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice... Read More
21 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Council is putting its Draft Air Quality Strategy (2021-2026) out for consultation The strategy outlines the actions that Cork City Council will undertake between 2021 and 2026 to reduce the concentrations of air pollutants in the city area; thereby positively impacting on the health and quality... Read More
18 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Nativity which aired on RTÉ over the festival period has won a Wilbur Award in America for best short documentary, previous winners include Oprah Winfrey & Morgan Freedman. The award ceremony will take place virtually in April. “It was a great surprise and it’s a great... Read More