6 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Convention Bureau has published its 2016 Yearly Review. Some of the highlights include details of the €11.5 million value of conferences and events facilitated by the Cork Convention Bureau, the exciting and busy 2017 calendar and acknowledgement of the wonderful honourees at the Cork Ambassador Awards 2016.... Read More
6 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The fifth show of the National Lottery’s Winning Streak for this season, presented by Marty Whelan and Cork’s Sinead Kennedy, took place in RTÉ Studios on Saturday 4th March 2017. Five players from Leitrim, Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Sligo won prizes to the value of €180,000. The biggest winner... Read More
6 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland has joined forces with 7 of its EU counterparts to lobby the EU Commissioner, El¿bieta Bieñkowska, to take immediate action on the introduction of new technologies in car manufacturing that could save thousands of lives on EU roads every year. This comes on the back of Garda... Read More
5 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Seandun Macra na Feirme One Act Drama final took place in Ringaskiddy Hall on Sunday February 26th. Three teams contested the final. On the night Glanmire performed ‘Bloody Actors’, Whitechurch ‘Exit Right, Running’ while Kinsale performed ‘Victor’s Dung’. The standard was incredibly high and judge Tony... Read More
3 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Port of Cork’s Deepwater Capabilities Come to the Fore Overseas Heavy Transport Ship ‘Albatross’ moves to Port of Cork’s Ringaskiddy Deepwater Berth for Ballasting Operations Three new, ship-to-shore container cranes manufactured in Ireland by Liebherr and assembled in Cork Harbour are scheduled for delivery to Crowley Puerto Rico... Read More
3 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Second award this year for firm, after best workplace accolade Collins McNicholas, the national Recruitment & HR Services Group, has been named as one of Ireland’s best managed companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards Programme. This is the company’s fourth time to be named one of... Read More
3 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC welcome Galway United to Turner’s Cross on Friday night, in the Rebel Army’s first home league fixture of 2017. City followed up their 3-0 win over Dundalk in the President’s Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win away to Finn Harps on the opening day,... Read More
3 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This Saturday, March 4th, promises to be a memorable evening at the Clayton Silver Springs Hotel as local supporters of two worthwhile causes come together to raise much needed funds. The Racenight Fundraiser supported by “The Soul Man” Neil Quinn – who will be providing music entertainment –... Read More
2 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Prize won thanks to Heineken Rugby Club on TV3’s ‘Clubhouse’ Show Ian Collins was the delighted rugby fan who won an all-expenses paid trip to Edinburgh for the Champions Cup final in May. He won the prize live on TV3’s ‘Clubhouse’ show last Tuesday, February 21st, as comedian... Read More
1 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Almost 3 in 4 (74%) report business levels up compared to this time last year Seven in ten (71%) say advance bookings are up Notable increases in business levels from domestic, US and continental markets Visitors numbers from NI and GB markets falling 9 out of 10 plan... Read More
1 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie • Cork Airport’s Food & Beverage Outlets undergoing major upgrade • New Food Court due to open in May as part of €4m investment in a series of projects at Cork Airport • Additional security screening space and new fire training ground part of major investment programme Passengers travelling... Read More
19 February 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Where: Douglas Court Shopping Centre When: Saturday, February 25th Clodagh McKenna will make her way to Douglas Court Shopping Centre on Saturday, February 25th to perform two cooking demonstrations; one at 2pm and a second at 3pm. These will be free to attend and will incorporate fresh produce... Read More