19 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie University College Cork hosted a special symposium to spotlight the value of creating inclusive digital teaching and learning experiences for all. The event, organised by Inclusive UCC, coincided with International Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). GAAD aims to get everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital Inclusion and... Read More
19 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister McGrath welcomes S&P upgrade of Ireland’s Sovereign Credit Rating to AA – S&P statement here https://disclosure.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/-/view/type/HTML/id/2989589 The Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has welcomed the upgrade of Ireland’s long-term sovereign credit rating by S&P to AA from AA- with a stable outlook. It is the agency’s first... Read More
19 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two crew members and its group of ten passengers were rescued today (Friday 19 May) after the boat they were travelling in developed engine failure east of Ballycotton lighthouse. Ballycotton RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat, The Austin Lidbury was requested to launch by the skipper of the boat at 10.09am... Read More
18 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Department of Rural and Community Development is to allocate total funding of €1,039,535 to Cork County Council under its inaugural Community Recognition Fund for the development and upgrade of community infrastructure and facilities in Cork East, according to local Fine Gael TD, David Stanton. The Community Recognition... Read More
19 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Bantry Kupala Festival is back and celebrating its sixth year on the 24th of June. The much-loved midsummer multicultural festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with an exciting lineup of entertainment for audiences of all ages. This year, the festival promises to be... Read More
18 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ALDI’s Bandon Co. Cork “Project Fresh” store has reopened its doors to customers today following an extensive renovation project worth almost €1M which has seen the store interior completely refurbished. Featuring the new layout, the Bandon store now offers a wide selection of fresh food at the front... Read More
18 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Thermo Fisher Scientific has awarded a University College Cork student with the first Thermo Fisher Scientific Prize in Organic Chemistry. 4th year Chemistry student Ciara Millerick was presented with the inaugural award at the Annual UCC STEM Awards ceremony. To recognise her achievement, Ciara received a €1,000 cash... Read More
18 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork-based charity The Crann Centre today launched its third annual Walk n’Roll fundraiser at its Ovens headquarters with the support of Cork City FC. The charity provides lifelong, life-changing solutions for children, adults and families living with neuro-physical disabilities and is encouraging people to walk, run, roll, push... Read More
18 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Welcome News, but raises questions: Are the boats too small? How will they be staffed in a recruitment crisis? Why does Ireland not have a dedicated Minister for Defence? (the role is a job share with the Tanaiste) Following an epic 35 day, 10,000 nautical mile voyage from... Read More
18 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Millstreet Community has today received €222,000 under the Community Recognition Fund. The fund is a Major initiative to support and reward communities that have welcomed Ukrainians and other nationalities. Over 880 projects across the country are to receive funding as part of a €50 million investment for sports... Read More
18 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Irish Bee Conservation Project will mark World Bee Day on Saturday, May 20th, 2023 at Fota House and Gardens. The event will consist of a seminar with renowned speakers, followed by a family Bumblebee Hunt on the Pollinator Trail at Fota House Arboretum and Gardens The Seminar... Read More
17 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Independent TD for Cork South-West Michael Collins has called out the failure of Government to deliver increased and better coordinated levels of medical and mental health care to patients served by Bantry General Hospital and the attached Mental Health unit. Deputy Collins was speaking during a Dáil debate... Read More