27 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This May, as three-time Olympian Derval O’Rourke turns 40, she reflects on this milestone with joy and excitement. Believing that life is to be celebrated and embraced, Derval encourages us to live our best and healthiest lives. Irrespective of your stage in life, it can be difficult to... Read More
27 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The programme, which has demonstrated that it plays a significant role in helping young people experience Europe will have almost double the funding in 2021 to 2027, with over €28 billion from different sources, compared to the previous seven years when it had a budget of €14.7 billion.... Read More
26 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This week Cork City recognises some of its civic, cultural and community leaders with the annual Lord Mayor’s Culture, Civic and Community & Voluntary Awards. With COVID-19 restrictions, the traditional awards ceremony in City Hall could not take place, so the awards will take place online. Today, Wednesday... Read More
25 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Centre: Business News Investwise Financial Planning has opened a new office in the impressive Horgan’s Quay development, Cork city centre, headed up by Blarney resident Liam O’Riordan. One of Ireland’s few fee-based, privately-owned financial advice firms, Investwise Financial Planning offers expertise in financial planning, wealth management,... Read More
25 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Communication is Queen according to Network Ireland West Cork, a progressive organisation that supports women in business. Their next event, on 26th May at 8pm is a specialist workshop on crafting effective messaging. Leading the event is esteemed content expert Marie Toft who will share her knowledge to... Read More
25 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This year’s Cork Harbour Festival takes place from 4 – 14 June 2021. Ocean to City – Five Miles From Home takes place 4-6 June. Cork Harbour Festival returns for a 7th year with a packed programme of events on water, on land and at home on your... Read More
24 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New Documentary “Sophie: A Murder in West Cork” will launch on Netflix on 30 June 2021 – Contributors include Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s son Pierre-Louis Baudey. Sophie: A Murder in West Cork is a documentary series examining one of Ireland’s most famous murders, that of French documentary producer Sophie... Read More
24 May 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Irish discount MrPRICE retailer will open a new store in Bandon this week, which will create 25 new jobs. This will be the retailer’s 4th store in Cork. The new store will open this week on Thursday 27th May, in the Bypass Business Park, and not on... Read More
24 May 2021 By Roger L. Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Greater urgency needed in in clearing Driver Theory Test backlog Ireland is suffering from long waiting lists for the driver theory test, and driving test. There are even reports of driving test cancellations due to COVID. Alas, the pandemic cannot be helped, but speaking about just the... Read More
24 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Arts & Entertainment News This sound installation explores a creative dialogue between fragments of piano music and dramatic text, inviting the audience into a ‘listening oasis’ on the open terrace of the Blackrock Castle. The possibility to experience space and sound in a different way is explored.... Read More
24 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In 3 weeks time, on June 8, 2021, Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork City Council expects to commence works on the Eastern Strategic Trunk Main to deliver a safer, more reliable water supply for the city. The works will be carried out by Farrans Construction, working... Read More