4 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today announced two projects in Munster Technological University (MTU) that will progress to the next stage of development under the Technological Sector Strategic Projects Fund (TSSPF). The Minister made the announcement while visiting Kerry... Read More
4 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Company records a 5% increase in callouts nationally so far this year in comparison to 2022 Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, has recorded a 5% increase in the reporting of rodents nationally since January this year, compared to the same period (Jan-Oct) in 2022. Rats are widely... Read More
3 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Global life sciences company Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Cork site has this week announced the recipients of its €50,000 Community Partnership Grant, with 26 charities and community groups in Cork’s Lower Harbour and beyond sharing the fund. Now in its fourth year, this grant supports many deserving local groups... Read More
3 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This week, the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn and Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys TD, officially opened Kinsale’s new library (South County Cork) and Ballydesmond’s Pocket Park (North County Cork). Kinsale Opening its doors to the public a couple of months... Read More
3 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Kieran McCarthy recently launched a new Physical Activity Amenity Scheme. Cork City Council and Cork Sports Partnership will support community groups and organisations in Cork City with introducing physical activity or improving facilities and amenities so that they can be used more for... Read More
2 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie News in Photos Michael Martin with Michael Flatley celebrating 25 years of Lord of The Dance award from Marymount Hospice. The 15th Marymount Hospice ball took place this weekend at the Radisson Blu Hotel.
2 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting owners and custodians to apply for funding to safeguard protected structures and archaeological monuments in County Cork. Three funding streams have been announced for 2024, including the Community Monuments Fund, the Built Heritage Investment Scheme, and the Historic Structures Fund. Under the Built... Read More
1 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Camden Fort Meagher, Crosshaven is currently undergoing a comprehensive revitalisation and enhancement programme. The fort is currently closed to the public to facilitate extensive essential restoration on the casemate block which houses the fort’s primary exhibitions. Renovations include the excavation of over seven feet of fill material from the earthen roof of the... Read More
30 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie NolaClan, the award-winning group behind some of the country’s most popular venues, including The Oyster Tavern off Patrick’s Street in Cork City, is proud to today announce a special initiative aimed at promoting responsible driving and a safe return home during the always party-infused festive season. With Christmas... Read More
30 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Galway and Meath will play Cork in a double-header at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, December 9th at a special event to commemorate the unique career of Teddy McCarthy Teddy’s untimely passing in June of this year brought the GAA world to a standstill, as fans and players... Read More