18 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie
18 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Courtmacsherry All Weather RNLI Lifeboat “Frederick Storey Cockburn” was called out at 1.30pm yesterday “St Patricks Day”, to go to the aid of a large 70 ft fishing vessel that sought assistance 50 miles off the Old Head of Kinsale in West Cork. The Lifeboat under Coxswain... Read More
17 March 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Oriel House Hotel part of the Talbot Collection are delighted to announce they been awarded the Great Place to Work Certification™ for 2023. The Great Place to Work Certification™ acknowledges businesses that excel in employee wellbeing and organisational prowess and is granted to businesses that champion positive and... Read More
16 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ALDI outlines its continued positive impact on Cork’s economy ALDI Ireland today announced details of its continued significant contribution to Cork’s economy and the impact of its charity partnerships across the county. In its annual ALDI Economic Impact Report published today, the company said it paid over €30 million in wages and salaries... Read More
14 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has just been appointed to the European Parliament’s newly established Health Sub-Committee. Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has been appointed to the newly established Health Sub-Committee in the European Parliament. MEP Clune will be a strong voice on public health issues and believes... Read More
14 March 2023, Tuesday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Carrigaline Bedlam, horrendous, chaotic were some of the adjectives used to describe the gridlock in Carrigaline on Monday morning as a result of the closure of the Coolmore Road to facilitate the pipe laying by Irish Water. The Coolmore R613 connects Carrigaline to all the industry in... Read More
14 March 2023, Tuesday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Twinning Delegation The Carrigaline Twinning Committee, headed up by Chairman Jim Kelly, has an interesting programme lined up for twinning visitors from Newport News, Virginia USA who will be here to sign the official charter at a civic reception in County Hall this Thursday March 16th. Friday... Read More
12 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Munster Technological University (MTU) recently held its Innovation Awards 2023 event at the Nexus Hall on its Bishopstown campus. The awards are presented annually as part of Innovation and Enterprise Month at MTU in recognition of the work and effort that staff invest in their research, innovation and... Read More
10 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Marc Ó Riain, Green Party Local Area Representative for Kinsale has praised the decision to award Patsy’s Corner at Market Place with €14k for to support local heritage buildings. In total, 556 heritage projects in 31 local authorities across the country will benefit from a total of €4.5m... Read More
10 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Musgrave – which is based in Cork on Tramore Road and Ballycurreen – has been named ‘Large Learning & Development Organisation of the Year’ at the annual Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) awards. The prestigious award recognises Musgrave as an organisation that has demonstrated strong links... Read More
10 March 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Generally, a foreign citizen must legally reside in Ireland for 5 years to be eligible to apply for citizenship (reduced to 3 years if married to an Irish citizen) Minister for Justice Simon Harris TD and Minister for Children, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman will welcome roughly... Read More
9 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has taken delivery of two electric compact sweepers, marking a significant step forward in the Council’s commitment to promoting and implementing sustainable practices. This is the first time any Local Authority in Ireland has taken delivery of such machines, which will be used to maintain... Read More