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
1 December 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Everyman in Cork is delighted to announce that the stage adaptation of the much-acclaimed psychological thriller, The Girl on the Train, will be gracing its stage from Tuesday, 19th August, to Saturday, 23rd August next. This gripping play, adapted from Paula Hawkins’ International Bestseller, keeps audiences on... Read More
30 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Last night, community spirit was high at Cork City’s independent coffee houses, who transformed into lively nighttime venues for Coffee House Lates. This pilot initiative, which also takes place tonight, brought a fresh energy to Cork’s night-time economy, showcasing the city’s unique coffee (and tea) culture through free events... Read More
30 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Imperial Hotel’s Black Friday Deal for a Winter/Spring Getaway The historic Imperial Hotel in Cork City has a Black Friday Sale that runs until 2nd December 2024, the sale includes 20% off Bed & Breakfast rates on selected dates from now until 30th April 2025. The price... Read More
29 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Founded in the 1950s during Cork’s Polio outbreak as Cork Poliomyelitis Association, it was quickly renamed as Cork Polio and General After-Care Association, and more recently the Cope Foundation. Now the well-known charity is rebranding as Horizons. These days the organisation works with people who have intellectual disabilities... Read More
29 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Severe strain on resources as social welfare Budget increases “insufficient” to help those in need At the launch of their Annual Car Draw, St. Vincent De Paul (SVP) South-West has warned that exorbitant food and fuel costs are pushing struggling families and individuals to the brink of despair... Read More
24 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Maryborough Nursing Home Celebrates Major Win for Cork at NHI Care Awards Maryborough Nursing Home in Cork proudly took centre stage at the prestigious NHI Care Awards 2024, held on November 19th in the iconic Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin. Hosted in association with Homecare Medical,... Read More
22 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Following an assessment of the available information from Met Éireann and the likely impact a number of services on the Western side of both counties, scheduled to operate between those times, have been cancelled. All other services in Cork and Galway are scheduled to operate as normal but... Read More