29 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI were called out to provide a medical evacuation earlier today (Sunday 29 October) from Cape Clear Island off the coast of West Cork. The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their all-weather lifeboat at 12.39pm to provide a medical evacuation for a resident of the island who sustained... Read More
28 October 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This year, The Cork International Film Festival is expanding out to Ballincollig, Blackpool, Bantry, Midleton, Mallow, and Youghal. Cork International Film Festival is delighted to have teamed up with six Cork city and county-wide venues for ‘Super Cine Saturday’ on November 25th. The Reel Picture Ballincollig and Blackpool;... Read More
27 October 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New book “This is Cork” by Dennis Horgan is to be published later this month This photography book unveils brand-new images from a breathtaking journey through the heart and soul of Cork. From historic buildings, charming streetscapes, and bustling maritime and sporting life to the rugged coastal scenery,... Read More
26 October 2023, Thursday By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Full Intercity service and extra Cork commuter trains for Cork Jazz Festival Iarnród Éireann advises customers travelling to and from Cork that a full Intercity service will operate between Dublin and Cork and between Tralee and Cork across the October Bank Holiday weekend. In addition, extra late... Read More
26 October 2023, Thursday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Speaking after the Blackrock Mahon Community Forum on Wednesday night, Labour Candidate for the South East Ward Peter Horgan welcomed confirmation that the Blackrock Railway Line is on a list for Gardaí to utilise cctv infrastructure to catch and deter anti-social behaviour but said that the bureaucratic... Read More
26 October 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie American superstar Macy Gray wowed fans at a secret intimate gig yesterday evening ahead of her sold out show at the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. The jazz inspired evening in Coughlans Bar, Cork City, gave those lucky enough to be there a real taste of what is in store... Read More
26 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park unveiled three Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) babies who were born on the 19th of September to mother Biggy and father Snaggle and are calling on the public to help name them via the website www.fotawildlife.ie/news, and to be in with a chance of winning one of three Conservation Annual... Read More
25 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ornua Unveils New €40 million Development at “Kerrygold Park” in Mitchelstown, Co Cork – Investment enables Kerrygold Park to produce over 1 million packs of butter a day Ornua, the owner of Kerrygold, has today unveiled a new €40 million development at Kerrygold Park, its flagship butter production... Read More
25 October 2023 By Roger L Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Today, QR code — it is one of the most widespread technologies for fast data transfer using mobile devices. Let’s trace the history of the emergence and evolution of QR codes. The modern variety of online tools allows everyone to easily create individual QR codes in their... Read More
24 October 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Thermo Fisher campus is located Currabinny, near Ringaskiddy/Carrigaline, Co Cork Thermo Fisher Scientific has officially opened an expanded laboratory at its Cork campus, effectively doubling its capacity that customers can access to develop medicines for cancer, lupus, diabetes, and psoriasis, among other illnesses. The expanded Scale-Up Laboratory... Read More
24 October 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Dr Phil Kieran gives advice for taking care of our tummies A Cork GP and TV presenter is encouraging people to consider good gut health when making food choices. National Food Day takes place annually on October 24th, and is a global movement that aims to help people... Read More