21 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Monaco and Cork partner on Cork300 celebrations HSH Prince Albert II launches Cork300 at Yacht Club de Monaco His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco (who also serves as President of Yacht Club de Monaco_, hosted a special event last weekend (19 October) for organisers of Cork300... Read More
21 October 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The East Tip Haulbowline Island Remediation Project completed by Cork County Council, RPS Consulting Engineers, PJ Hegarty & Sons and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been shortlisted for the Engineering Project of the Year 2019. The remediation project on the East tip of Haulbowline... Read More
20 October 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie This bridge is unrelated to the new Cavanagh Bridge, which was also named recently Generations have walked over it and now it has name, as University College Cork (UCC) has named the historic bridge at its ceremonial gate ‘the Alumni Bridge.’ The university’s ornate entrance gate and the... Read More
17 October 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City Council’s Douglas parking promotion, which began in September, remains in place this month. One hour free on-street parking is still available from Monday to Saturday in Douglas. Parking has always been free on Sundays in publically owned areas (Caution: East Village and the Woolen Mills are... Read More
16 October 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Few artists have had more influence over popular music than Frank Sinatra. For nearly 60 years his impact was unequalled and he remains one of the true musical icons of the 20th century. To coincide with the Jazz festival this year, the Cork public will have a unique... Read More
16 October 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie There were joyous scenes in the National Lottery winners’ room today as a family from Co Cork made the trip to Dublin to claim a €500,000 EuroMillions Plus top prize which they won last Friday (11th October). The winning ticket was purchased by the father of the family... Read More
14 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Quish’s SuperValu in Ballincollig have received a Q Mark award, after they were announced as best supermarket in Ireland for Food Safety & Hygiene. Kate O’Driscoll, HR manager at Quish’s SuperValu in Ballincollig, Cork, with their Q Mark award after they were announced as best supermarket in Ireland... Read More
12 October 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has invited tenders for the prequalification of suitable contractors for the construction of the Carrigaline Western Relief Road. Suitable contractors will be shortlisted for invitation to tender for the main works contract before the end of the year, subject to funding confirmation. It is expected... Read More
12 October 2019 By Byran Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie National Lottery appeals to EuroMillions players in Mahon to check their tickets S EuroMillions players in Co. Cork are being urged to check their tickets today after one lucky player, who bought their ticket in Mahon won the €500,000 EuroMillions Plus top prize on last night’s draw (Friday... Read More
7 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) is calling for a reversal to the savage FEMPI fee cuts imposed on pharmacies since the recession and the expansion of the services pharmacies can provide in Cork and around the country. There are currently over 1,900 community pharmacies providing services to people... Read More
7 October 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Janssen Sciences Ireland UC, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, today officially opened its new manufacturing building in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. The company has operated a biopharmaceutical supply chain facility on its 40-hectare site in Ringaskiddy since 2005. The expansion of the biomanufacturing site increases... Read More
7 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has asked the Minister for Transport to consider a Delivery Office for the Cork Transport Strategy in order for the plan to be implemented. Speaking to Transport Minister Shane Ross in the Dáil Teachta Ó Laoghaire said; “I have regularly raised with... Read More
