13 December 2024 By Tom Colling tom@TheCork.ie Cork’s Iconic SHARE Crib to Light Up St. Patrick Street True Christmas spirit will be felt on the streets of Cork city over the next two weeks, as almost 2,000 students from 22 schools across the city and county don the familiar yellow jackets and rally the troops... Read More
13 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCOrk.ie Now in its 22nd year the Tree has raised over €1m for local charities – “Behind every ribbon, there’s a deeply personal story” Organisers of Cork City’s Rotary Tree of Remembrance are inviting members of the public to drop into Patrick Street and remember their loved ones at... Read More
11 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The English Market, Cork, launches new online voucher After years of operating with card vouchers, which will continue, Cork’s iconic English Market is delighted to launch a new online voucher system. For the first time, customers can purchase vouchers directly from the English Market’s website, redeemable at more... Read More
9 December 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce two-year contract extensions for Gavin Coombes and Shane Daly. Skibbereen man Coombes has scored an impressive 47 tries in 106 Munster appearances since making his debut against Cheetahs in 2018. Coombes, who turns 27 this week, earned two Ireland... Read More
9 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland and partners attend International Luxury Travel Market in Cannes 24 tourism businesses from the Ireland – including Hayfield Manor Hotel – have joined Tourism Ireland in Cannes this week, for the annual International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM). ILTM is an invitation-only event for the global luxury... Read More
9 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Springboard Communications has opened its new Dublin office on St Stephen’s Green, appointing Sarah Horgan as Director of Media & Crisis and Dublin Lead. The opening reflects the agency’s continued growth, particularly among Dublin-based clients, and strengthens its ability to deliver enhanced communications support nationwide. Susie Horgan, Managing... Read More
8 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Green Rebel has been crowned Tech Scale Up of the Year at the 2024 Tech Industry Alliance Awards, a notable achievement that underscores its rapid ascent as a forerunner in the tech world. The awards, celebrating the best of the South West’s thriving tech sector, shine a spotlight... Read More
7 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A transition year student has raised over €40,000 for Marymount Hospice at a charity coffee morning this week. Rebecca Whelan was inspired to fundraise for the Hospice, having seen first-hand the loving care her grandad received at Marymount shortly before he passed away. The Scoil Mhuire student approached... Read More
5 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kearys Motor Group has renewed its title sponsorship of Cork Camogie, for a further three years from 2025-2027 inclusive. This significant sponsorship includes branding rights for Cork county camogie teams, plus an additional investment by Kearys in the sponsorship activation. Since becoming title sponsors in 2022, Kearys Motor... Read More
4 December 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Dr. Kapal Dev, lecturer at Munster Technological University has been honoured by the Irish Pakistani Professional Association (IPPA) annual award ceremony. Dr. Kapal Dev received the Academic, Technology, and Business Award in front of 400 peers, who gathered to celebrate the achievements of the Pakistani community in Ireland.... Read More
4 December 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The female only business group ‘Network Ireland Cork’ has announced Cathy Fitzgibbon as the 42nd President of the Network Ireland Cork branch for 2025, as this year’s theme of ‘Sustainable Success for Members’ was announced at the organisation’s annual AGM at Cork City Hall. Cathy, owner of The... Read More
3 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Christmas lights have officially been switched on at The Lough, Cork. They were installed by Cork City Council Parks Department and Electrical Team. The Crib at The Lough, which will be lit up every evening until January 6th, in what is an integral part of the Christmas... Read More