29 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The store will be on Main Street, Carrigaline, on the site of the old Carrigaline Pottery, which closed in 1979 Aldi Ireland recently announced it will be bringing “the best prices in Irish retail” and up to 30 new permanent jobs to Carrigaline, County Cork as it plans... Read More
26 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The underage coaches at one of Cork’s fastest growing soccer academies were recently selected as the latest ‘Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award’ winners. Kilreen Celtic, an amateur soccer club based in Ballyphehane Park in Cork City, has been in existence for 50 years. In recent years, its... Read More
25 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Santa stopped off on his way back to the North Pole to visit Cork University Hospital today.
21 December 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The organisers of the annual Cork Person of the Year Gala Awards Lunch have had to postpone the event due to the current Covid-19 environment. The event was due to take place on January 21st, 2022, and the deferred date will depend again on the state of the... Read More
20 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Dairygold is has announced the appointment of a new member to its Board of Directors after an election which took place on the 17th December 2021. Michael J. Murphy, a dairy farmer, from Skehanagh, Ballinhassig, Co. Cork was elected to fill the ‘Mid Cork’ vacancy, replacing Richard Hinchion... Read More
20 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has commenced a new weekly service to Geneva from Cork Airport this winter. The beautiful city of Geneva is placed in the middle of Europe’s best-known skiing region, the Alps, with plenty of great ski options. This new route operates on Sundays from... Read More
20 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The odds of a White Christmas in Ireland are getting shorter as the big day continues to draw closer. Met Éireann have predicted settled conditions this week, but previous warnings suggested temperatures could drop later in the week and punters have been trying to bag a Christmas bonus... Read More
19 December 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork has welcomed the biggest ever car carrier to its port, further evidence of its enhanced positioning as a key gateway for international trade and as an attractive option for shipping companies impacted by the congestion crisis currently plaguing ports across Europe. Port of Cork... Read More
19 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has created a special video to highlight the magic and sparkle of A Real Cork Christmas. There is a wonderful festive atmosphere in the towns and villages of County Cork with unique businesses and gifts waiting to be discovered. Stunning displays of Christmas lights have... Read More
19 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Skibbereen based Dominic has fulfilled a 30-year dream by opening his first photography exhibition at Cork Airport. Although taking pictures for over 30 years, Dominic Casey who works as a marketing manager at his local credit union only began selling prints of his work in 2020 after people... Read More
19 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment in Cork City centre THU 31 MAR – SAT 16 APR 2022 An Evening with Reggie is the debut live production from Cork’s most beautifully spoken man, Reggie from the Blackrock Road, who is a parody character, poking fun in god spirits at Cork’s merchant prince class. The... Read More
15 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Huawei Ireland awarded €20,000 in academic scholarships to STEM students from University College Cork through its 2021 ‘Seeds for the Future’ ICT talent nurturing initiative. One of the largest scholarship programmes for STEM students in Ireland, a total of €250,000 in bursaries were awarded to fifty students from... Read More