19 December 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Private parking contractor APCOA has earned €1.4m from the council contract since 2014 Fine Gael Councillor Tony O’Shea has welcomed the decision by Cork County Council to take back overall responsibility of managing the town’s car parking system in Mallow. The Council confirmed this decision at a meeting... Read More
18 December 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The leading science and technology company Merck, which has a Cork facility in Carrigtwohill, has announced the 2019 winner of the Merck Prize for Academic Excellence. This annual prize of €1,000 and a commemorative medal is awarded for Academic Excellence in Chemical Engineering and began last year to... Read More
18 December 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In total, 28 school and adult choirs — gospel, traditional and orchestral — will take to the stage in the Arrivals Hall at Cork Airport throughout December, adding to the festive feel for those travelling through the Airport. The Frankfield Gospel Choir will finish the musical programme on... Read More
Shocking insurance premium increases are damning indictment of Govt failure to tackle costs – Martin
18 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Remarks by Cork-based Fianna Fail Leader Micheal Martin on rising insurance costs during Leaders’ Questions The Central Bank’s report on private motor insurance reveals a shocking story of continuous rip-off of the people of Ireland, in particular young people, by the insurance industry. It is also a damning... Read More
18 December 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Irish Water recently held an information evening to discuss planned upgrades to the Coachford and Dripsey wastewater treatment plants and give the local communities an opportunity to learn more about the delivery of these two projects. The information evening was held on Monday, 9th December at Coachford National... Read More
18 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Spearline introduces paid maternity and adoptive leave for 18 weeks and paid paternity leave adding to quality of life for team Spearline announced that it is introducing paid maternity and adoptive leave for 18 weeks and paid paternity leave, as of January 1, 2020. This is the latest... Read More
17 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is delighted to announce the extension of a number of very popular initiatives under Healthy Ireland, the national framework for action to improve the health and wellbeing of Ireland over the coming generation. Among the projects confirmed to receive support for a further two year... Read More
17 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Midleton Business Alliance announced their new venture to promote business across East Cork with the Launch of the Midleton Business Expo 2020 on Thursday last. The event is scheduled to take place at The Midleton Park Hotel on Sunday February 2nd 2020 from 12 noon to 5pm... Read More
16 December 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The sixth annual Pride of Centra Awards ceremony took place recently in Dromoland Castle in Co. Clare, where a selection of outstanding Centra employees were honoured for their passion and commitment shown in the workplace this year. There were 54 employees from across the country shortlisted across six categories... Read More
16 December 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie You may have recently purchased an apartment or a house and would like to keep it in new condition all the time. There are different rooms in the house and its surroundings that you might take care of. But the one that is mostly neglected by many homeowners... Read More
16 December 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Two lifeboat stations in Cork will be featured on RTE’s Nationwide programme this Wednesday (18 December). Volunteer lifeboat crew from Crosshaven and Ballycotton RNLI tell their own story of how they got involved with the charity and the two stations carry out a joint exercise to recover an... Read More
16 December 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Moving to the new house can be really exciting for the whole family. But it can also be a stressful experience for everyone. There are many things that you might forget and miss at the new place or during the move itself. Hence, you need to plan much... Read More