2 March 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is offering native trees to schools, community groups and organisations to celebrate National Tree Week 2025. An initiative of the Tree Council of Ireland, National Tree Week will take place from March the 9th to the 16th. The initiative invites communities to learn about the folklore... Read More
1 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Do you have a document that needs the signature of a Commissioner for Oaths / Peace Commissioner / Notary Public / Notary / Practising Solicitor, in Carrigtwohill (sometimes known as Carrigtoohill or Carrigtohill) Mr David O’Sullivan (BA, DipBusLegal, HDipHRM) is a long established Cork Commissioner for Oaths who... Read More
1 March 2025, Saturday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Young Offenders Actor Shane Casey (who plays Billy Murphy) named as Cork Person of the Year Actor, playwright, and community leader Shane Casey has been named Cork Person of the Year for 2024. The announcement was made at Friday’s Cork Person of the Year Annual Gala Lunch,... Read More
1 March 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie As Lisavaird Co-Op approaches its 100th anniversary in 2025, the organisation is calling on the community to help commemorate this milestone by sharing photographs and stories that capture its rich history. As part of the centenary celebrations and to honour the people who have contributed to the... Read More
28 February 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Some people change jobs at the beginning of the year. When you decide to change your job, there are important steps to follow in terms of giving proper notice and getting references. There is a legal requirement to inform your employer that you intend to leave, called giving notice.... Read More
28 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “Iron and manganese levels render water unsuitable for human consumption” – says Trade Union Union. Protest set for Grand Parade on Saturday Trade union Unite, which represents water service workers in Cork and around the country, today announced the results of tests carried out on Cork’s ‘brown water’.... Read More
27 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Organised by Cork City Council, the Cork St. Patrick’s Festival will take place from March 14 to March 17, with a fantastic programme of music, dance and cultural activities culminating in the St Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17. The Kabin Studio is set to take centre stage... Read More
27 February 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Banteer Native Joanne Buckley Brings Egypt to Irish Travellers Joanne Buckley is inspiring Irish travellers to explore the wonders of Egypt through her bespoke travel business, Travelmaker Jo. Joanne grew up on a dairy farm in Banteer, the youngest of three siblings. Up until 2016, she farmed full-time,... Read More
27 February 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The importance of Business Insurance Dublin has long been a hub for businesses across various industries, from startups and tech firms to established multinationals and family-owned enterprises. This has in turn made the business landscape dynamic and competitive, which is often accompanied by risks and uncertainties that can... Read More
27 February 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie When life is predictable, gardening is a hobby. When the world turns upside down, it’s survival. No one wants to imagine a time when grocery stores are empty, supply trucks stop rolling, or tap water becomes unreliable. But if history has taught us anything, it’s that the world... Read More
26 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sports News Munster Technological University (MTU) has made history, claiming a sensational double victory at the AFL Ireland Fitzpatrick Cup this past weekend. This achievement solidifies MTU’s status as a dominant force in university-level Australian Rules football. From early morning until late evening, a total of 19 thrilling... Read More