27 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) and Cruise Ireland have welcomed the long-awaited return to cruise ships following a two-year pause as a result of the pandemic. Ireland will finally reopen again for cruise liners and passengers with the arrival of the MV ‘Viking Venus’ to Dún Laoghaire... Read More
26 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.e St Patrick’s Day Car Run There was general disappointment that Carrigaline didn’t have a St Patrick’s Day parade this year however St Patrick did make an appearance and travelled through the town in an open top vintage car. Applauded by a great attendance 12 outriders led the vintage... Read More
25 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Janssen Sciences Ireland, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, today announced an expansion of its biopharmaceutical supply chain facility in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. The €150m investment in the facility has the potential to create 180 new full-time jobs. This expansion will add to the existing... Read More
25 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC will be back at Turner’s Cross this evening, as they take on Athlone Town. City will be looking to continue their impressive league form, having won their last three games in a row. Athlone, who currently sit bottom of the table, will be looking to... Read More
25 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Exciting news for dog owners as The Kingsley is launching their dog-friendly rooms If you’re looking for a stylish and cosy dog-friendly hotel for you and your four-legged friend, The Kingsley is just the place with their Paws & Unwind stay. Dog guests are greeted on arrival with... Read More
24 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Cork City based Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher has said this week’s green light from the European Parliament to extend the current prohibition on mobile phone roaming charges is a major win for consumers and tourists. “This week, MEPs overwhelmingly backed the proposal from the European Commission... Read More
24 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Boil water notice lifted with immediate effect Irish Water and Cork County Council wishes to notify customers on the Killavullen Public Water Supply that following the completion of remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results, the boil water notice which has been in place is now... Read More
24 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over the weekend TheCork.ie reported that the Cork South Central branch of Labour nominated Ivana Bacik for Labour Party Leader. Constituency Chairperson Shane O’Meara was quoted as saying “She went to school in Cloughduv, and later in St. Lukes, Cork City. The process of leadership selection involves constituency... Read More
24 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork University Hospital is requesting that members of the general public would only attend the Emergency Department if absolutely necessary, as it manages a surge in Covid-19 activity along with increased emergency presentations to the hospital. Due to this increased level of activity and subsequent admissions, it is... Read More
24 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The establishment of the Home Care Providers Alliance and their publication of their report advocating for reform and Statutory Home Support Scheme is a positive step in the drive for home care reform according to Fine Gael’s health spokesperson. “Home Care Providers Alliance is a group made up... Read More
24 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The March historical lecture hosted by Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage is on the interesting topic of “The Holy Wells of County Cork” and will be delivered on zoom by Amanda Clarke today – Thursday March 24th – starting at 8pm sharp. To register for the lecture, log onto the... Read More
23 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork-based Statkraft named as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Ireland Statkraft Ireland is delighted to announce that they have been officially recognised as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Ireland in 2022. This is the first year that the company, which established an office in Cork in... Read More
