11 December 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie We need state-wide measures to End to Scourge of Vacancy & Dereliction say Labour South candidates Labour’s Southside Candidates for the local Elections in 2024, Laura Harmon (Cork South West) and Peter Horgan (Cork South East) have said the vacant home tax is an ineffective policy measure. Government... Read More
10 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Christmas FM is back to sprinkle Christmas joy and cheer across Cork – broadcasting in Cork City, Part County on 106.7FM and Cork North, Part County on 87.7FM. The much-loved station, which marks the start of the official Christmas season for many, plays round-the-clock Christmas hits, spreading an abundance... Read More
9 December 2023, 4.18pm By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gardaí are currently at the scene of a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision involving a motorcycle, which occurred between Junctions 9 and 10 on the South Ring Road (N40 Eastbound), Cork city, at approximately 10.10am this morning, Saturday 9th December 2023. The male driver of the... Read More
9 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Business News PRCA Agency of the Year Springboard Communications recently was appointed to partner with Fáilte Ireland, Ireland’s national tourism development authority, on the development of a new internal communications strategy. This appointment comes following a competitive tender process. Springboard Communications will work with the Fáilte Ireland... Read More
8 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Pilz is a German multinational focusing on automation technology. It develops and sells products, systems and services for safe automation including sensors, safety relays, control systems and drives. Pilz solutions can be used in all areas of mechanical engineering, including the packaging and automotive sector as well as... Read More
8 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 18 branded ‘First Stop’ and ‘Fast Fit’ depoits located in Cork as well as Dublin, Galway, Drogheda, Waterford and Wexford are involved in the transaction Atlas Autoservice, a leading tyre and car servicing group, today announced a significant expansion of its business with the acquisition of Bridgestone’s 18... Read More
8 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Blackwater Motors Group are running a food drive appeal in support of Cork’s oldest charity, Cork Penny Dinners across their dealerships in Cork city and county with the help of Audi Cork Brand Ambassador, Peter O’Mahony. This year marks the 3rd year of the food drive from the... Read More
7 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel in Cork city is geared up to celebrate the festive season with a new afternoon tea menu for adults and children. The Festive Afternoon Tea is available from Thursday, November 30th until Sunday, January 7th from 1:00pm – 4:00pm, seven days a week. Loaded with... Read More
6 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Hibernia Star & McCarthy Developments Awarded Planning For Major Development for Cork at Jacobs Island, Cork An Bord Pleanála has granted full planning permission to Hibernia Star for a new 165-bedroom hotel, and more than 10,600m2 office buildings overlooking Cork harbour on the Douglas Estuary at Jacob’s Island,... Read More
6 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The main City Centre Park is being renewed to an architectural design with less grass Bishop Lucey Park has closed to the public from today. It’s to facilitate enabling works ahead of the main redevelopment of the Park, commencing early 2024. The regeneration of the Grand Parade Quarter... Read More
5 December 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Network Ireland Cork, the Cork branch of a national organisation for women in business, has announced the appointment of Susana Marambio as President for 2024. Susana was appointed at the group’s Annual General Meeting held at City Hall yesterday. Susana, a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in... Read More