27 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tony Linehan and Angela Cantwell of Shandon Sweet Factory & Angela’s Shop are Cork Persons of the Year The owners of two of Cork’s old traditional businesses Shandon Sweet Factory and Angela’s Shop & Coffee Dock were announced as the Cork Persons of the Year at the annual... Read More
27 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council is pleased to invite applications from interested organisations for projects and activities which will strengthen Cork’s relations with its international twinned cities. Cork City is currently twinned with Cologne, Coventry, Rennes, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Swansea. Speaking ahead of the launch of this year’s grant,... Read More
26 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC can confirm that Mark O’Mahony has joined English Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee. O’Mahony joined the club at Under 15 level from Carrigaline United in 2019 and progressed through the Under 15, 17 and 19 set-ups before moving into... Read More
26 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Apprentices and Employers were presented with certificates in recognition of their contribution to Generation Apprenticeship at a recent awards ceremony in Cork College of FET- Bishopstown Campus. Certificates were presented to Cork based apprentices and employers who have demonstrated excellence in apprenticeship. All apprentices who attended the... Read More
25 January 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has signed the Charter of the European Union (EU) Missions for Adaptation to Climate Change as part of its continuing commitment to climate action and the United Nation’s sustainable development goals. Later this year, Cork City Council will prepare a Climate Action Plan for the... Read More
23 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New recruit tells her story as organisation seeks additional nurses and care assistants A young care assistant from Cork is encouraging people to consider a career supporting people with disabilities. Vanessa Kelleher is now working with Cope Foundation after attending a Recruitment Open Day hosted by the organisation... Read More
22 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Man aged in 30s has been arrested at the scene Gardaí in Cork are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a male in his late 80s, following an incident at Mercy University Hospital, Sunday 22nd January, 2023. Gardaí were alerted to an incident involving two... Read More
21 January 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) looks forward to welcoming the return of cruise ships this spring, as it announces its Cruise Liner Schedule for 2023. Anticipating a strong year, PoCC sees bookings return to pre-pandemic levels, with 113 vessels expected in 2023, compared to 100 vessels in... Read More
20 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced support to the value of over €1.8million to support local communities in 2023. The Council’s Community Fund Scheme provides financial support to a range of groups and organisations right across the county annually. The scheme is administered locally by the eight Municipal Districts... Read More
19 January 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Funds raised from Car Draw will go directly to people in need in Cork/ Kerry St Vincent De Paul South-West has thanked the public for its “immense” support of their Annual Car Draw Appeal as they confirmed that €248,000 was raised from the 2022 Car Draw Appeal. The... Read More
16 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Piece of Heritage on Cork’s Main Street to receive TLC from City Hall Cork City Council has commissioned Stokes Clock and Watches to carry out repair works to restore the St. Patrick’s Street (aka Pana) landmark Mangan’s Clock to working order by refurbishing the clock hands, repairing and... Read More
16 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “Putting the social back in social media” January event with Cork Chamber to identify key social media guidelines and trends The Marketing Institute Ireland Cork, in partnership with Cork Chamber, has announced its first event of 2023, “Putting the Social Back into Social Media” will take place on... Read More