28 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie News in brief Home Building Finance Ireland held its Half Year Conference in the Rochestown Park Hotel, Douglas, Cork today from 8am. The agenda for the morning event included: Opening Address by Carrigaline based Minister for Finance, Mr Michael McGrath, T.D. HBFI Half Year Results & Progress Report... Read More
28 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy Elaine@TheCork.ie National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the National Broadband Plan (NBP) have announced that over 2,300 homes, farms and business in Youghal are now ready to connect to high-speed fibre to gain minimum speeds of 500 megabits per second, as one local woman in Curraghboy described... Read More
28 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie West Cork Baltimore RNLI were called out yesterday evening (Thursday 27 July) to provide assistance to a yacht with two people onboard that had suffered engine failure near Baltimore Harbour, west Cork. The volunteer lifeboat crew, who were already at the lifeboat station and about to go on... Read More
27 July 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Premier League predictions hold tremendous popularity among punters in England and across the globe, and the reasons behind this widespread interest are obvious. The thrilling performances of leading clubs captivate football fans, whether they’re watching teams battle it out for the title or trying to avoid relegation.... Read More
27 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The 2023 Spirit of Mother Jones Award was presented today to Mick Lynch by James Nolan at the Spirit of Mother Jones Festival in Shandon in front of a capacity at the Dance Cork Firkin Crane. Cork connections Lynch was born into an Irish family of 5 children... Read More
28 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, has opened a Book of Condolences for singer, writer and activist Sinéad O’Connor in City Hall today The Lord Mayor said: “On behalf of the people of Cork, I extend my sincere condolences to Sinéad’s family and friends. Not only... Read More
27 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy Elaine@TheCork.ie Major investment will provide safe and secure drinking water for almost 24,000 people in Cork City Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork City Council, has commenced an €11 million project to upgrade Glashaboy Water Treatment Plant. The project will ensure the delivery of a sustainable and more... Read More
27 July 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Oriel House Hotel Launch partnership for Sustainable Cork Sightseeing Oriel House Hotel has hailed the rollout of eBee Bike scheme in Ballincollig, Cork with hotel guests praising the electric bike service for enriching their overall visitor experience. The scheme was launched in Cork in April with 50 electric... Read More
27 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Starlight Entertainment is bringing back the ABBA nostalgia to Cork with The Super Troupers performing some of the band’s much-loved hits for an audience of fans, young and old. The show, which includes a fully live band, is taking place at the Oliver Plunkett on July 29th and... Read More
27 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork company Ballymaloe Foods has been recognised for its sustainability practices, gaining Origin Green Gold Membership status for 2023. Origin Green is a Bord Bia sustainability programme, the only one of its kind in the world, that sets measurable sustainability targets for the full supply chain of food... Read More
27 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie World record oyster shucker to fly in from Canada to judge the competition The Metropole Hotel is getting ready for the Cork Oyster Shucking Championship which will form part of the Cork on a Fork festival next month. Oyster shucking is the careful process of opening the shell... Read More
27 July 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Welcome to the City of Lights – Paris, a timeless destination that has captured the hearts of travellers for centuries. This blog post is an invitation to embark on a journey filled with enchantment, art, and romance. From iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower to the charming... Read More
