23 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Photos from the recent Enterprise Ireland Start-Up Showcase event which was held in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin Ten new start-ups from Cork secured start-up investment from Enterprise Ireland in 2021. Seven of these companies secured High Potential Start Up (HPSU) investment, while three other early-stage start-ups secured pre-seed... Read More
23 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Peter McVerry Trust, the national housing and homeless charity, hosted a local meet and greet event in St. Peter’s Cork on North Main St on Wednesday 20th April. The event was attended by local groups and charities, including Penny Dinners, the Samaritans and Cork Volunteer Centre. Elaine Buckley,... Read More
23 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The new state-of-the-art store will see a significant local investment of more than €8 million and will create over 30 jobs with the retailer Lidl Ireland is delighted to announce the opening of its store in Charleville, on Thursday, 28th April. The new store is guaranteed to offer... Read More
22 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Rare and Special Plant Fair, in association with Bord Bia, has taken place annually at various historic homes and gardens throughout Ireland, and this year, the historic Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens at Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, will play host to this special event on Sunday... Read More
21 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rugby Brian Scott was on hand on Wednesday night to present Dolphin’s U12s with their jerseys ahead of their upcoming rugby tour to England. The ex-Munster and Barbarians star and current Dolphin Men’s Senior Team Coach was the special guest at the club’s Tour Presentation Night, presenting the... Read More
21 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie it@cork has launched TechFest 2022, its annual flagship technology conference, which returns for its first in-person event since 2019. The technology conference will be held in the Clayton Hotel in Cork City from 9:30am on the 25th of May 2022 with a festival of supporting technology events all that week. Tickets... Read More
21 April 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Lions Club Carrigaline Lions Club after months of planning are holding two major events this month. The Great Railway Run in aid of local charities took place on Sunday April 24th starting at the Marina at 9.30am. This Friday April 29th the Celtic Tenors concert with the Carrigaline... Read More
21 April 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Outstanding contributions made by individuals and community and voluntary groups across Cork County was showcased at the 9th Annual Mayor’s Community Awards. Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan presented a total of twelve awards on the night, including a special posthumous presentation, with Noreen Minihan... Read More
21 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie One day event with 13 speakers promises to be the ‘best concise guide to menopause’ Menopause is slowly becoming less of a taboo, but is still surrounded by confusing and conflicting information. Menopause Success Summit helps bust persistent myths and gives women practical tools to support their health... Read More
21 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at corkfilmfest.org and through the myCIFF app Take a European cinematic journey with Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) this year as it hosts the CIFF Film Club: European Shorts Season from April to September. CIFF is delighted to welcome audiences in person... Read More
21 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This award-winning feature documentary Directed by Michael McCormack celebrates the remarkable life of Schull native, the late Irish musician Fergus O’Farrell. It is a very personal labour of love for over 16 years by the Director, featuring Fergus – whose song ‘Gold’ is one of the showstoppers of... Read More
21 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Farming News Rising costs are the biggest challenge facing farmers according to an annual Farm Report conducted by ifac, Ireland’s farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm. Given that 51% have already seen costs increase due to Brexit, 60% of Irish farmers say the biggest concern for their business for... Read More