Whitegate Oil refinery turns attention to ‘green hydrogen’

21 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irving Oil and Simply Blue Group announce plans to explore renewable energy hub in Ireland International energy company Irving Oil and Simply Blue Group, an Irish blue economy developer in floating offshore wind and renewable fuels, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a commitment to explore... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, JOBS, NEWS, PROPERTY

18th September, 2022

“Voluntary Contributions” in Schools

18 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie So called ‘voluntary contributions’ could spiral out of control unless Government invests in schools – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD, has again called on the Government to take action and help families who are struggling with “voluntary contributions.” Teachta Ó... Read More

EDUCATION, JOBS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

13th September, 2022

Next time you’re in Cork City Centre checkout this new donut shop on French Church Street

13 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie OffBeat to create 10 jobs in Cork as it opens its ninth bakery in Ireland with €500,000 investment and it celebrates with a special Cork donut One of the country’s leading bakeries has opened its first outlet outside of Dublin. OffBeat Donuts, which already has eight locations in... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, JOBS, NEWS

2nd September, 2022

Cork contact centre ‘Abtran’ celebrates 25 years in business @AbtranGlobal

2 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Business News Abtran held an all-staff event in Pairc Ui Chaoimh, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the company in 1997 at North Main Street in Cork, initially with just six employees, now employing almost 2,000 people at the company’s headquarters in Mahon, and other... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, JOBS, NEWS

2nd September, 2022

Refurbished buildings and jetty at Haulbowline Naval Base

2 September 2022 By TomCollins tom@Cork.ie Upgraded Spencer Jetty and refurbished heritage building – Haulbowline Naval Base, Cork Simon Coveney TD, today officially opened the newly upgraded Spencer Jetty and the refurbished Block 8 Accommodation Block at Haulbowline Naval Base, Cork. The refurbishment of Block 8 is a €4.2m project which upgrades this listed building... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, JOBS, POLITICS

30th August, 2022

Cope Foundation is recruiting carers

30 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cope Foundation is recruiting host carers for its Home Sharing initiative. The programme provides respite and short breaks for children and adults with an intellectual disability and/or autism. The Cork based charity is one of the largest disability organisations in Ireland and currently supports over 2,800 people. It... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, HEALTH, JOBS, NEWS

22nd July, 2022

New €2 million endoscopy units in Bon Secours Cork

22 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Minister Simon Coveney officially opens new €2 million endoscopy units in Bon Secours Cork creating 18 new jobs Friday, July 22, 2022: The Minister for Foreign Affairs & Minister for Defence Simon Coveney TD has today officially opened the expanded endoscopy unit in Bon Secours Hospital Cork, following... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, FINE GAEL, JOBS, NEWS, POLITICS

17th July, 2022

Follow These Steps for a Professional CV

17 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Your CV is the most important tool for applying to jobs, so it’s imperative to create a polished, effective document that represents your experience and accomplishments in the best possible light. This article will cover tips to help you create a professional CV that will catch a hiring... Read More

BUSINESS, JOBS, NEWS

3rd July, 2022

Land acquired for new state-of-the-art water treatment plant in Whitegate #EastCork

3 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water meet East Cork elected representatives to keep the community informed Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, today announced that a site has been acquired for a new state-of-the-art water treatment facility that will serve the East Cork community of Whitegate. Irish Water recently... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, HEALTH, JOBS

29th June, 2022

Positive Reform will support Community Employment (CE) in Cork – Colm Burke TD

29 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Major reforms to Community Employment, Tús and the Rural Social Scheme will extend eligibility criteria for Cork participants and provide additional flexibility to local supervisors when it comes to recruitment, a Cork North Central TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke said: “These schemes support a range of vital... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, JOBS, NEWS, POLITICS

14th June, 2022

Cope Foundation seeking staff for #WestCork #Jobs

14 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Where: Cope Foundation Day Centre in Clonakilty When: Wednesday, June 15th from 4pm to 8pm One of the largest disability organisations in Ireland is to hold a Recruitment Open Evening in West Cork this month. Cope Foundation has launched a recruitment drive to fill a variety of roles... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, JOBS, NEWS

23rd May, 2022

Multinational ‘Merck’ invests more than €440 Million in Cork expansion at Carrigtwohill and Blarney Business Park

23 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The investment will create more than 370 jobs by the end of 2027 – The company will invest in 2 major Life Science projects over 5-years – Merck has been in Ireland since 1977 Merck (previously known as Merck Millipore) is expanding its membrane and filtration manufacturing capabilities... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, JOBS, NEWS