How UCC is forging strong research links with Wales

20 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie We may be living in a post-Brexit society, but the relationship between Ireland and Wales remains stronger than ever as scientists in both countries work together on projects of shared importance. Researchers in UCC and Wales are collaborating on three newly launched environmental projects, which focus on the... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

19th March, 2020

‘Stressed-trout’ – How climate change is impacting the lives of Ireland’s native trout species

19 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie UCC researchers show that increased water temperatures and reduced food supply strongly affect where trout decide to live – with more trout opting to stay in rivers as things heat up. This could seriously decrease the sea trout population as the climate continues to change. Little is known... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

19th March, 2020

Attn: Cork Teachers – World Vision Ireland Extends Essay Deadline for Children at Home During COVID-19 shutdown

19 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie World Vision Ireland has extended the deadline for their Climate Change Essay Competition so that children can write essays in their homes, while schools are closed during the COVID-19 shutdown. The charity is calling on children across the country to put pen to paper and enter their Climate... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

13th March, 2020

Cork Pharmacy Technicians Graduate at The Irish Pharmacy Unions Pharmacy Technicians Graduation 2020

13 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie

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13th March, 2020

Ballincollig are in a with a chance in this years Texaco Children’s Art Competition

13 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Judging of the 25,800 entries received in this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition is currently underway with winners to be announced in mid-April. Pictured is adjudicator Colleen Watters admiring two of the entries received from students in Ballincollig this year. From left, they are a work entitled ‘Colours... Read More

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12th March, 2020

EDUCATION: Cork Schools encouraged to enter gardening competition

12 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Muintir na Tire, Cork County Council Environment and Heritage Sections, Cork City Council and Griffins Garden Centre have all come together to organise this exciting competition for 2020, which is the eighth year of the competition. Applications are now being accepted from primary schools across the City and... Read More

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10th March, 2020

Ireland’s Best Off-Licence… is in Cork

10 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Daybreak Southlink was crowned Best Off-Licence at the annual Daybreak Store of the Year Awards, which took place Wednesday the 4th of March. Hosted in Lyrath Estate Hotel, Co. Kilkenny, the awards recognise retail excellence across 13 categories for Daybreak stores nationwide. Located on the South Link Road... Read More

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10th March, 2020

East Cork man Michael Loftus appointed as Vice President for External Affairs at CIT

10 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Michael Loftus, who has been Head of Faculty of Engineering & Science at Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) since 2009, has been appointed to the position of Vice President for External Affairs. He will take over the role from Dr Orla Flynn who has been announced as President... Read More

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8th March, 2020

EDUCATION: CIT Innovation Week draws to a close

8 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Institute of Technology’s (CIT) Innovation Week 2020 has again given a platform to 35 events and talks throughout the week. These events were held across the 4 CIT campuses, Cork School of Music, Crawford College of Art & Design, NMCI and Bishopstown. The events were diverse and... Read More

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7th March, 2020

The best SEAT dealer in Ireland is in… Bandon, #WestCork

7 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Finbarr Galvin Ltd named as ‘SEAT Ireland’s Dealer of the Year 2019’ Bandon-based dealership Finbarr Galvin Ltd. has recently been announced as SEAT Ireland’s Dealer of the Year 2019. This is the third time the Cork dealership has claimed the SEAT Dealer of the Year award having claimed... Read More

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4th March, 2020

If you want to organise a 1920 Commeneration event, then Cork County Council might have a grant for you

4 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council, in recognition of the importance of the War of Independence and Civil War and acknowledging the enthusiasm that exists within the County to commemorate the centenary of this defining period of Irish history, has announced the opening of the County Cork Commemorations Grant Scheme 2020.... Read More

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28th February, 2020

PHOTOS: @MTU_ie Munster Technological University holds first plenary academic council meeting at CIT

28 February 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Tralee are in the long process of merging to form the Munster Technological University. The first plenary academic council meeting of the University consortium took place this week.

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