5 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie For the past number of years Tree Week has been growing from strength to strength in the County of Cork, supported by Cork County Council. National Tree Week is an initiative of the Tree Council of Ireland with the support of Coillte, and this year takes place from... Read More
4 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council, in recognition of the importance of the War of Independence and Civil War and acknowledging the enthusiasm that exists within the County to commemorate the centenary of this defining period of Irish history, has announced the opening of the County Cork Commemorations Grant Scheme 2020.... Read More
4 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Arts Grants Scheme and Municipal Districts Arts Development Fund will provide financial assistance for 167 artists and arts organisations this year. A total of 35 Arts Festivals across the county, including Skibbereen, Kanturk, Midleton, Mallow and Clonakilty submitted successful proposals for expanding their activities and... Read More
3 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Joined by Superintendent Pharmacist, Emily Kelly and NUK baby expert, Maura Cronin Cork mum of two, Lisa Jordan hosted The NUK Big Baby Event at McCauley Health & Beauty Pharmacy in Douglas Shopping Centre today. Lisa hosted a live discussion with experienced pharmacist Emily Kelly and Maura Cronin,... Read More
2 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Airport Hotel has been awarded a National Quality Employers Award of Distinction by the Irish Hotel Federation in recognition of excellence in human resource management. Last year the Cork Airport Hotel won a National Quality Award and the award of Distinction in Human Resource Management is open... Read More
2 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie UCC GAA Club has capped its recent thrilling Fitzgibbon Cup final win by signing a new sponsorship deal with Bon Secours Hospital Cork and its inhouse sports injury clinic. UCC GAA encompasses Gaelic Football, Hurling, Camogie and Ladies Gaelic Football, with 16 teams involved in over 35 competitions.... Read More
1 March 2020, Sunday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Councillor Ian Doyle was elected Mayor of the County of Cork on Monday. The unusual timing of the installation was due to the the election of the previous Mayor Cllr (now Deputy) Christopher O’Sullivan to Dáil Éireann in February’s General Election. A person cannot be a Cllr... Read More
29 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has launched a book entitled ‘Sally & Jake – Think Road Safety’, providing primary school children in 2nd to 5th class a new way to learn about the importance of Road Safety. The book has been written and produced by Cork County Council’s Water &... Read More
PHOTOS: @MTU_ie Munster Technological University holds first plenary academic council meeting at CIT
28 February 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Tralee are in the long process of merging to form the Munster Technological University. The first plenary academic council meeting of the University consortium took place this week.
28 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In response to the growing need for the delivery of high-quality housing in the Cork market, Calder Initiatives is delighted to announce details of “The Oaks” at Bellevue, Frankfield. This is the first new residential development project in the Frankfield area in more than 20 years, making it a... Read More
26 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Michelle Healy, a serving member of the University College Cork (UCC) Governing Body, has announced her candidacy for the National University of Ireland (NUI) panel of Seanad Éireann. Healy, a former United Nations (UN) humanitarian aid worker with a background in human rights law, is an alumnus of... Read More
25 February 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The 2020 Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle Sportive will take place on Saturday, April 4th this year, aiming once again to raise vital funds for the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, four Lions Clubs in Cork City and County and Camden Fort Meagher Restoration Committee. Building on last year’s... Read More