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
6 October 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In an effort to raise awareness on tree and hedge cutting, Cork County Council is reminding landowners that they are obliged, under the Roads Act of 1993, to take all reasonable care to ensure that trees, ditches, hedges and other vegetation growing on their land are not a... Read More
5 October 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Staff, students and parents in Gaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin warmly welcome the commencement of construction of their new school building as part of the Carrigaline Education Campus. This building will cater for 500 pupils and will form part of a larger Education Campus consisting of Gaelscoil Charraig Uí... Read More
4 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaiune@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park opens its first photography exhibition at Cork Airport featuring the winners and runners up from their summer photography competition Finalists chosen to feature in the 2020 Fota Wildlife Park calendar Today Sean McKeown, Director of Fota Wildlife Park, Kevin Cullinane, Head of Communications, Cork Airport... Read More
30 September 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is currently preparing a new Corporate Plan. This document, which will be approved by elected members, will run for 5 years and will contain the aims and actions which will inform and guide the Council’s activities during this time. The Council is seeking the views... Read More
29 September 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork300 was launched last night with more than 300 guests, including An Tánaiste Simon Coveney and sailors from all over the world at the Royal Cork Yacht Club. In 2020, the Club in Crosshaven will celebrate its 300th anniversary with an exciting series of events on and off... Read More