top of page 7 January 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Hollywood star Richard E. Grant has shone a spotlight on East Cork, lauding its exceptional food, warm hospitality, and stunning scenery, and while East Cork is enjoying the positive PR one business has announced the return of its video series; Garryvoe Hotel’s ‘Exploring East Cork’ travel... Read More
top of page 6 January 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Do you have a document that needs the signature of a Commissioner for Oaths / Peace Commissioner / Notary Public / Notary / Practising Solicitor, in Ballygarvan Mr David O’Sullivan (BA, DipBusLegal, HDipHRM) is a long established Cork Commissioner for Oaths who focus on evenings... Read More
top of page 6 January 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Today we are talking to Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service in relation to employees and their entitlements. How are things going in the Citizens Information Service? The service is busy. We are very much a face-to-face service so if anyone... Read More
top of page 5 January 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie As the cold snap continues, Uisce Éireann is reminding customers in Cork to protect their water pipes from the freezing weather and conserve water. Water expands by nearly 10% as it freezes and turns into ice, which stops the flow of water through pipes. This... Read More
top of page 5 January 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie 60% of 18–34-year-olds view forestry careers as attractive, with over 25% of all surveyed describing them as very attractive 57% of women surveyed express interest in forestry roles 80% of respondents believe Ireland should be self-sufficient in timber supply Coillte’s 2025 Forestry Scholarship Programme is... Read More
top of page 4 January 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor’s car used to be a saloon, but in recent years switched to being electric and an SUV. The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Dan Boyle has this week been presented with the 2025 Lord Mayoral car, a fully electric Ford Capri Premium,... Read More
top of page 4 January 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie You can check your income and the tax you paid in previous years and whether you paid the correct amount. You can check: How much you were paid by your employer or pension provider and how much was deducted from your pay Whether you paid... Read More
top of page 3 January 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Annual Awards The Cork Person of the Year Award for 2024 will be announced at its annual Gala Awards Lunch on January 24th, 2025 at The Metropole Hotel, Cork. The 32nd annual award again honours individuals and groups who have made exceptional contributions to Cork,... Read More
top of page 2 January 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Michael Collins is a 1996 biographical historical drama film about Michael Collins, a leading figure in the early-20th-century Irish struggle for independence against Britain. It was written and directed by Neil Jordan and stars Liam Neeson in the title role, along with Aidan Quinn, Stephen... Read More
top of page 2 January 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The full report is available from here and includes commentary by Ronan Lyons, Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin and author of the Daft.ie Report. Housing prices nationally rose by an average of 9% during 2024, according to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report released... Read More
top of page 2 January 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie When you buy something in Ireland or the EU, you have strong rights. The laws are designed to make you feel confident when shopping in stores or online, make sure you have enough information to make informed decisions and provide redress options if things go... Read More
top of page 2 January 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Artificial intelligence is definitely altering the ways we do agriculture: monitor crops, predict weather patterns, and optimize resource usage. Yet, like any other technology promising seismic shifts, it’s not immune to myths and misrepresented facts. These misconceptions not only distort public perception but also shape... Read More