20 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Thousands of native Irish bees have been introduced to the campus of TELUS International Ireland in Cork to mark World Bee Day (20 May 2021) as part of the company’s bid to protect local biodiversity. Working with beekeeping services company An Beach Dubh, two hives of up to... Read More
20 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Five organisations from all over Cork, including a heritage group preserving the history of their county, an archive sharing the rich history of its community, an honourable sports club, a children’s arts company and an educational theatre group, are getting ready to compete in the National Lottery Good... Read More
20 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Following the success of the recent parklet scheme on Douglas Street and South Mall, and as part of the ‘Reimagining Cork’ programme, Cork City Council is looking to provide up to six new parklets in the greater metropolitan area. Areas eligible and particularly encouraged to apply include all... Read More
20 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With the launch of the new Library Service Development Plan 2020-2025 Cork County Council Library and Arts Service has laid out its progressive and inclusive strategic plan for the next five years. Prepared in consultation with library staff and the public, and within the wider context of national... Read More
20 May 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie There will be no Irish interest at this summer’s European Championships, with both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland suffering tough losses after 90 minutes in the qualifying playoffs. In their stead it falls to the likes of Wales, Scotland and England to represent the home nations... Read More
19 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Ervia Major Projects Contractor Safety Award has been won by Farrans Sorensen Joint Venture for their work in delivering the Cobh Networks Contract on behalf of Irish Water. This focus on safety is key to keeping the works on track to successfully treat the raw sewage discharge... Read More
19 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council is commencing Phase 1 of the replacement of a problematic trunk water main between Ardgroom and Eyeries to improve security of supply and reduce high levels of leakage in these areas. The works involve the replacement of a 1.6... Read More
18 May 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Based at the Atlantic Flight Training Academy, on the Cork Airport campus, a €1.5m small plane arrives will generate terabytes of high-quality imagery for ecological surveys The first digital aerial ecology surveys of Irish coastal waters to be undertaken by a domestic company are about to begin following... Read More
18 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Jim Daly appointed Chair of Home and Community Care Ireland Jim Daly, a former FMinister for Mental Health & Older People, has been appointed Chair of Home and Community Care Ireland (HCCI). HCCI is the representative body for private home care providers in Ireland that employ 10,000 carers,... Read More
18 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mackin Group is an Irish provider of business services. The firm has today announced the creation of 120 jobs over the next 18 months. 45 of these roles will be based at its Cork headquarters (City North Business Park, Dublin Hill, Cork) and Dublin office, with the remainder... Read More
18 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Clonakilty Food Co., the West Cork family run business and makers of Clonakilty Blackpudding, today announced their sponsorship of Cork LGFA’s Underage Championship teams. Their three-year partnership incorporates the sponsorship of Cork LGFA’s three Championship underage sides U-14, U-16 and U-18, Football Development Academies, Summer Camps and sleeve... Read More
18 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie