9 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The US multinational BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. announced a €60 million investment in the expansion of its state-of-the-art facility in Shanbally, Co. Cork., with addition of a new, four-story laboratory facility that will enable the company to increase production capacity for currently approved medicines and create room for future... Read More
9 December 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to announce two-year contract extensions for Gavin Coombes and Shane Daly. Skibbereen man Coombes has scored an impressive 47 tries in 106 Munster appearances since making his debut against Cheetahs in 2018. Coombes, who turns 27 this week, earned two Ireland... Read More
9 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland and partners attend International Luxury Travel Market in Cannes 24 tourism businesses from the Ireland – including Hayfield Manor Hotel – have joined Tourism Ireland in Cannes this week, for the annual International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM). ILTM is an invitation-only event for the global luxury... Read More
9 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie McAfee – known by many as an anti-virus software firm – is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary of successful operations in Cork. This milestone marks two decades of innovation, customer satisfaction, and community engagement. Since its arrival in Cork in 2004, McAfee in Ireland has grown and... Read More
9 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Springboard Communications has opened its new Dublin office on St Stephen’s Green, appointing Sarah Horgan as Director of Media & Crisis and Dublin Lead. The opening reflects the agency’s continued growth, particularly among Dublin-based clients, and strengthens its ability to deliver enhanced communications support nationwide. Susie Horgan, Managing... Read More
9 December 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The founder of PayIDGambler, an Australian trusted gambling review platform, shared the key strategies for looking for reliable online casinos. PayIDGambler – Your Ultimate Guide to Trustworthy Online Casinos and Honest Gambling Insights Finding an online casino might seem easy. However, “finding a decent online casino” is... Read More
8 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Green Rebel has been crowned Tech Scale Up of the Year at the 2024 Tech Industry Alliance Awards, a notable achievement that underscores its rapid ascent as a forerunner in the tech world. The awards, celebrating the best of the South West’s thriving tech sector, shine a spotlight... Read More
7 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A transition year student has raised over €40,000 for Marymount Hospice at a charity coffee morning this week. Rebecca Whelan was inspired to fundraise for the Hospice, having seen first-hand the loving care her grandad received at Marymount shortly before he passed away. The Scoil Mhuire student approached... Read More
6 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid has announced the next phase of works critical to the progress of the Celtic Interconnector project will commenced this week at Claycastle Beach, Youghal. The works will begin with the establishment of a work site in a section of... Read More
6 December 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Michael Scott, the founder of PayID-Pokies-Sites, shares his thoughts about PayID’s impact on the gambling industry. The Insights of the Founder of PayID-Pokies-Sites: PayID Within the Gambling Sector PayID-Pokies-Sites, which is a trustworthy gambling review site, was established by Michael Scott, a gambling and banking expert. Upon... Read More
5 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll is encouraging people to make a special effort to spend time in our towns and villages this Christmas and to support our local businesses. There are unique gifts as well as fun, festive days out for all the... Read More
13 December 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Pests are a part of life but knowing when and where they are most active can help you stay one step ahead. Ireland’s changing seasons play a big role in the types of pests you’ll encounter. Some are active all year round while others are seasonal. This guide... Read More