25 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie On Thursday, 21 November 2024, The Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF) awarded donations to twenty- eight Irish charities during a special reception at University College Cork (UCC). The event, held in the Aula Maxima and attended by Cllr. Terry Coleman, deputising for the Lord Mayor of Cork, saw over... Read More
24 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Maryborough Nursing Home Celebrates Major Win for Cork at NHI Care Awards Maryborough Nursing Home in Cork proudly took centre stage at the prestigious NHI Care Awards 2024, held on November 19th in the iconic Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin. Hosted in association with Homecare Medical,... Read More
23 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting owners and custodians to apply for funding to safeguard archaeological monuments in County Cork under the 2024 Community Monuments Fund. The Community Monuments Fund will enable conservation works to be carried out on archaeological monuments which are deemed to be significant and in need of support. It aims... Read More
22 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Following an assessment of the available information from Met Éireann and the likely impact a number of services on the Western side of both counties, scheduled to operate between those times, have been cancelled. All other services in Cork and Galway are scheduled to operate as normal but... Read More
19 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Met Éireann forecasting temperature drop this week as a cold Arctic airmass descends over Ireland With temperatures forecast to drop significantly in the coming days, Cork Airport’s hardworking snow and ice team has activated their preparation plans and will remain on-call throughout the day and night to treat... Read More
12 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The extension of the Solar for Schools Programme to all schools in Cork will support schools to reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint, a Fine Gael Minister has said. The first phase of the programme was launched late last year benefitting more than 1,100 schools and will... Read More
12 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie EirGrid, the operator and developer of the national electricity grid, is seeking the public’s input into its project to build the new transmission grid infrastructure necessary to bring power generated by offshore windfarms into our national grid. With Ireland set to take a significant step towards a greener energy... Read More
9 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Following their hugely successful sell out Kinsale business conference supporting childhood cancer Kinsale Lions Club members and volunteers invites you to join their annual Christmas Toy Appeal, a heartwarming tradition that grows every year, thanks to the kindness and generosity of our community of Kinsale and surrounding areas.... Read More
8 November 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie St Luke’s Home & Charity welcomed over 200 corporate friends, families, volunteers and supporters to its Annual Corporate Lunch on Wednesday 6 November at the Maryborough Hotel & Spa, Douglas, to raise vital funds for the charity. During what is a very interesting week in Irish and international... Read More
8 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Barry Collins SuperValu Carrigaline has successfully reduced its carbon footprint by an impressive 40%, showcasing its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. As part of a €3.5 million store relaunch earlier this year, the store has invested over €1.5 million in various environmental initiatives, including a substantial €100,000... Read More
6 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Sports Partnership are delighted to announce that funding has been secured through the Sport Ireland Dormant Account Fund for the development of a Community Sports Hub for Kinsale and surrounding areas. The fund will ensure a commitment of nearly €260,000 over five years for the development of... Read More
5 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Tesco Ireland has announced plans to create almost 1,200 temporary festive roles across its Superstores and Extra stores nationwide with 82 jobs in Cork. These roles are designed to offer flexible hours, a variety of shift options, and competitive benefits from day one, making them attractive for those... Read More