21 September 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A new 1920 centenary exhibition, which tells the story of Cork’s two patriot Lord Mayors, opened to the public this morning at the museum in Fitzgeralds Park. “Suffering the Most – The Life and Times of Tomás Mac Curtain (whose name is written with a space between the... Read More
21 September 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Naturally Nourished are opening their second Cafe tomorrow Already located in City Gate Park, next to Mahon Point the new Naturally Nourished outlet enjoys some 2,500 sq ft in JCD Group’s Penrose Dock office block. It boasts an impressive south-facing outdoor seating area at the entrance to the... Read More
21 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Iarnród Éireann has today opened its latest external recruitment programme for Train Drivers, and encouraged anyone interested in the role to apply, but not just anyone! You will need to have the following traits Excellent Communication Skills Calm in an Emergency Follow Rules and Procedures Conscientious Customer Focus... Read More
21 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Whether personally or through a loved one, most of us have been affected by cancer at some point in our lives. Patrick Cotter’s family lost their late father, Paddy Cotter, one of Cork’s best known and much-loved comedians (“Josie Mac” in the “Swans”) back in 1989 through cancer.... Read More
21 September 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Works to decommission problematic cast iron water mains are due to get underway next week in the area around Bridge Street, Woods Place and Little William Street. Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork City Council, will replace approximately 300 metres of old, damaged pipes in the area... Read More
20 September 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie UrAbility is a Cork firm which helps young people overcome their challenges in education by using technology. The firm – which previously featured on Dragon’s Den – has just won a prestigious Zero Project Award at the United Nations. It was the only Irish company selected as one... Read More
18 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie What: Culture Night 2020 When: Friday 18th September, 5pm to 11pm Tickets: All Free Events Venues: Across County Cork , see CultureNightCorkCounty.ie Culture Night, the annual celebration of culture, creativity and the arts, takes place this evening h offering free tours, exhibitions, readings, performances, and films. There will be drama and poetry, music and dance,... Read More
17 September 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based business, Velo Coffee Roasters, has just announced its first large export order bound for a premium retail food chain in Malaysia. “This is our first bulk export order and marks an exciting new chapter for Velo Coffee Roasters” said owner Rob Horgan. “We’ve had a very... Read More
17 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The upmarket Department store Brown Thomas has opened its Christmas Shops in Cork, Dublin and Limerick – with around 99 days until December 25th. Usually open in August, the date was pushed back this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The shop will offer a wide choice of... Read More
17 September 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The gallery will extend its opening hours until 9pm on Culture night Culture night has always been a special evening for the culturally curious in Cork City and the creatives at Crawford Art Gallery are committed to making it a special evening for their audiences, where ever they... Read More
15 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 9 new cases of COVID19 in Cork today But first, let’s look at the national picture and Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 3 people with COVID-19 have died. This means there have been a total of 1,787 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland since the... Read More
15 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gardaí have arrested and charged two people in relation to a burglary at in Cork City on September 14, 2020. Shortly before 9am Gardaí from the Bridewell Garda Station received a report of a burglary that had occurred overnight at a house on Ard Fallen Terrace, Friar Street.... Read More