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
24 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The British Embassy in Ireland has appointed a new Honorary Consul for the South West of Ireland; Katherine Fitzpatrick. Her focus will be to encourage greater business, research, people-to-people, civic and cultural connections between the South West of Ireland and the regions of the UK. The announcement was made at Cork City hall by the British Ambassador to Ireland, Paul Johnston, with the... Read More
24 October 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The thrill of Irish horse racing is a long-established phenomenon, and one which isn’t going away any time soon. Ireland’s relationship with racing goes back centuries, and the ‘sport of kings’ remains not only one of the biggest spectator sports, but one of the most popular betting markets... Read More
23 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie News in brief The Cork branch of Fine Gael have selected their local election candidates. Photographer Billy macGill was there.
23 October 2023 By Mary Bemingham mary@TheCork.ie University College Cork (UCC) is the first higher education institution in Ireland to launch a “Proud Ally Student Network” – The network aims to work to end discrimination and promote equality at university and in wider society UCC staff and students celebrate the launch of UCC’s Proud Ally... Read More
23 October 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Eco-friendly Practices For Construction Firms In a world where climate change is a primary concern, it’s understandable that more people are becoming eco-conscious and have a growing desire to preserve and protect the natural environment. Of course, there are many ways to conserve our environment, but let’s discuss... Read More
23 October 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Ireland, a land renowned for its awe-inspiring landscapes, cultural opulence, and convivial populace,boasts a deep-seated passion for games of chance. From the antiquated tapestry of storytelling to the contemporary tapestry of casinos that dot the landscape, gambling has eternally occupied a cherished niche in the Irish psyche.... Read More
22 October 2023 By Mary Bemingham mary@TheCork.ie Kinsale Community First Responders is the latest winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award. The volunteer organisation responds to life-threatening emergencies including cardiac arrest, chest pain, stroke and minor traumatic calls in Kinsale and neighbouring areas. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week,... Read More
21 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann and Cork County Council are working to restore water supply to customers in Churchtown, Co Cork, following a shutdown of the Water Treatment Plant due to the adjacent river flooding. Crews are progressing the necessary works and every effort is being made to bring the plant... Read More
21 October 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin has announced a ticket of three candidates to contest next summer’s Local Elections in Cork City South West. The candidates are Orla O’Leary who lives on the Model Farm Road was recently selected by the party to replace Eolan Ryng on Cork City Council, Joe Lynch... Read More
21 October 2023 By Mary Bemingham mary@TheCork.ie Set on the campus of what was formerly Irish Telecom, the 32-metre steel dish was built in the 1980s at a cost of IR£8M to transmit calls from Ireland to America via satellite before being mothballed by Eircom. Today, with no government funding available to preserve the 220... Read More