top of page 12 October 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork is an important part of ALDI’s network with 27 stores and €73 million spend with 35 Cork-based suppliers last year ALDI, Ireland’s market leading supermarket for pay, is running a recruitment campaign to fill more than 70 open roles in Cork. The retailer, marking... Read More
top of page 12 October 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Academic Dr Fiona Boyle, Head of Department of STEM and Director of the REEdI (Rethinking Engineering Education in Ireland) project, has been awarded the prestigious title of Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), Advance HE. Dr Boyle is MTU’s first recipient of this... Read More
top of page 11 October 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tickets are on sale now https://www.quietlights.net/ As the hush of autumn falls, Islander announce the 5th iteration of their winter festival, Quiet Lights, taking place in venues across Cork City, from the 21st-24th November 2024. Quiet Lights is an exciting and well-loved winter festival with... Read More
top of page 10 October 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie One of Cork’s favourite coffee spots, Some Dose, has added a third location to its increasingly popular brand with the opening of a new café in the foyer of Cork Opera House. The new location, overlooking Emmet Place and the River Lee, adds a vibrant... Read More
top of page 8 October 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025 – open for entries The Cork Chamber awards are widely regarded as a coveted platform through which ambitious businesses can gain much-deserved recognition for their advances, innovation and growth. The four distinct award categories allow for all... Read More
top of page 4 October 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Dan Boyle launched a unique water safety installation at Cork Airport on Wednesday (2 October). The exhibition which includes audio-visual displays, inter-active games and practical water safety messaging will continue in the terminal building for the month of October.... Read More
top of page 6 October 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland has “thanked” Aontú for “adopting several of our policy initiatives”. Statement from Cork City Cllr Ken O’Flynn, who is the Chairperson of Independent Ireland, and General Election Candidate for Cork North Central I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere... Read More
top of page 6 October By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Labour Party Candidate for Cork South Central, Cllr Laura Harmon has said that more funding of personnel and resources to ensure pedestrian safety is needed to fast-track pedestrian crossings right across Cork City and County. “We cannot continue to put on the long finger pedestrian safety... Read More
top of page 6 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC has announced a new partnership with The Tuition Centre which will enhance the educational opportunities for the Academy’s promising young footballers. The Tuition Centre will provide free online, on-demand Maths grinds to all secondary school aged teenagers in Cork City FC from... Read More
top of page 5 October 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Housing Finance Agency awards funding for community initiatives through its Social Investment Fund. The Housing Finance Agency (HFA) has announced funding of €250,000 in total to support Approved Housing Bodies and Local Authorities in the delivery of community-enhancing initiatives and facilities. Funded projects include... Read More