top of page 3 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The tech and financial supports confirmed today by Teagasc for agriculture students are warmly welcomed, Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has said. Senator Lombard, the Seanad spokesperson on Agriculture, raised concerns at an Oireachtas Committee in October that some students were missing out on supports... Read More
top of page 3 December 2020 By Roger L. Jones V roger@TheCork.ie The key components of the perfect garden will vary depending on the person using it. It might need plenty of deck space to accommodate a hot tub, a big lawn for the kids to run around on, or plenty of sunlight to grow... Read More
top of page 3 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The passing of all of the necessary legislation recently will now allow the Munster Technological University to be established (MTU) on 1st January 2021, a Fine Gael TD has said. Cork North Central Deputy Colm Burke said: ‘’The passing of this legislation represents a milestone... Read More
top of page 2 December 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Natural skincare products can make you look and feel amazing. One Irish brand is taking things a step further with a beautiful glass bottle and composable refill pouches, so you can help the Environment too. The Handmade Soap Company is a luxury Irish skincare and... Read More
top of page 2 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “In previous eras, the Steam Train brought economic riches to communities along its line. These days it is the lycra-clad cyclists and their bipedal counterparts who bring their wallets along the same lines! Railways have closed, but the good news is that pedestrians and cyclists... Read More
top of page 2 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Network Ireland Cork, a not-for-profit organisation for women in business, professions and the arts, has appointed Barbara Nugent as President at its Annual General Meeting this morning (2 December 2020). The Clonakilty businesswoman succeeds out-going Network Ireland Cork president, Marguerite O’Sullivan in the one-year voluntary... Read More
top of page 2 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Charity well known for ‘Edel House, Cork City Centre’ seeks xmas donations With Christmas fast approaching, and children around the country eagerly anticipating Santa’s arrival on Christmas Eve, please spare a thought for families who will be homeless in Cork this Christmas. Children currently living... Read More
top of page 2 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish Water is this week marking the halfway point of four significant projects across County Cork, which will see an investment of €27 million in new wastewater infrastructure for the Ballyvourney/Ballymakeera, Coachford, Innishannon and Dripsey areas. Existing wastewater infrastructure in these areas was overloaded and... Read More
top of page 2 December 2020 By Roger M Jones roger@TheCork.ie Playing a game of roulette or blackjack can be an addictive, fun and challenging pass time for a lot of people. After all, it enhances your playing skills, encourages you to improve your strategy while providing a chance to win money. Despite all the... Read More
top of page 1 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company have welcomed CLdN’s decision to add a second weekly call from Cork to Zeebrugge to cope with the increasing demand on the current route. Adding a second call will offer CLdN customers a quicker turnaround, as well as bypassing the... Read More
top of page 1 December 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Hospital is the first public centre in Ireland to utilise this type of technology The Radiation Oncology Department at Cork University Hospital (CUH) has installed new state-of-the-art surface guided technology that will make the patient experience more comfortable with pin-point accuracy, improving therapy delivery and... Read More
top of page 1 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork’s newest rooftop restaurant set to open from December 11th – but has an unusual name A new rooftop restaurant in high rise Cork City Centre is opening and it’s called Sophie’s Sophie’s is a modern glasshouse restaurant, boasting panoramic views of Cork city. Sophie’s,... Read More
