4 December 2022, Sunday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There is already a statute to War of Independence leader Michael Collins in Clonakilty, where he lived, but there is none in Cork City. Collins served as Taoiseach/Chairman of the Executive Council and Minister for Finance in the Irish Free State. He was shot at Béal na... Read More
4 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The dermatology department in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital (SIVUH) Cork came away with the top prize at the recent annual meeting of the British Association for Paediatric and Adolescent Dermatology held at the Royal College of Physicians in London. Dr Cathal O’Connor, clinical research fellow in... Read More
3 December 2022, Saturday By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD today launched Cork’s first Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme on the northside of Cork city The Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme, led by Healthy Ireland in the Department of Health, HSE, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, Cork City Council and local community groups, offers the public... Read More
29 November 2022 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Founder and CEO of AM O’Sullivan PR, Ann-Marie O’Sullivan has been appointed as a director of the prestigious ‘The Chambers of Commerce of Ireland CLG’. That is according to documents filed at the Companies Registration Office this month, which state that the appointment took effect on 28... Read More
29 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Oireachtas Finance Committee member Mick Barry this morning said that lifting bankers’ bonuses is an insult to households across the country that are grappling with the cost of living crisis. He said he will propose to this morning’s Oireachtas Finance Committee meeting (11am) that an emergency meeting be... Read More
29 November 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Over 300 medical professionals from Cork and throughout the country participated in a women’s health study evening hybrid event hosted by Mater Private Network Cork at its new Centre for Women’s Health. The topics addressed included urinary incontinence, endometriosis, menopause, transvaginal laser and magnetic stimulation of the pelvic... Read More
27 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie President Michael D. Higgins was among the 160 guests at an event held in Cork on Friday to launch the European Union’s Mission to protect and restore ocean and inland waters in the Atlantic and Arctic regions by 2030. The National Maritime College of Ireland was the venue... Read More
27 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Ferris Wheel and a smaller device called a ‘Carousel’ are back in Cork City for the Christmas season Transforming the skyline and offering unparalleled views of the surrounding area, the much-loved and iconic 32m Panoramic Wheel brings to Cork some very welcome festive cheer. Or, closer to... Read More
25 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Pat McDonnell Paints, Ireland’s largest independent paint retailer, are delighted to announce the opening of their 3rd Cork Store – 9th nationwide – earlier this week. Cora McDonnell opened the new store with family, friends and the wider paint community coming out to celebrate the opening of the... Read More
25 November 2022 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Abtran, the Business Process Outsourcing company headquartered in Cork, will be supporting the RTÉ Late Late Toy Show Appeal tonight, marking the company’s third year helping out. The company’s staff at its Mahon HQ in Cork and in Sligo will be on phones accepting donations for children’s charities... Read More
24 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie UCC Alumni Achievement Awards Four inspirational alumni were honoured with an Alumni Achievement Award from their alma mater University College Cork (UCC) this evening. These awards are one of the highest accolades given by the university. Those being recognised for their achievements include: Ross Frenett, Founder and CEO of... Read More
24 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce that Barry Coffey has signed back with the club for the 2023 season The 21-year-old midfielder joined the club permanently in the summer, following two spells on loan from Celtic, and he told CorkCityFC.ie that he was very pleased to be... Read More
