8 February 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD Aindrias Moynihan has called for measures to be implemented to reduce lengthy driving test waiting times. The Cork North West TD said the average wait times at Cork test centres are too long. “It is unacceptable that learner drivers waiting to take their retake their... Read More
8 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Opera House is delighted to announce three flagship events as part of its 170th Year of celebrations. The ‘Best of Cork Opera House Gala’ will be a black-tie gala evening of celebration, music, opera, comedy, theatre and dance that will take place on Saturday, March 22nd; ‘Send It Home’ — a... Read More
7 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Taoiseach Micheál Martin today officially opened the newly constructed helipad at Cork University Hospital (CUH), marking a significant milestone in emergency medical services for the region. The helipad, which has recently completed operational testing, is already receiving patients and is set to move to 24-hour operation in the coming weeks. The... Read More
7 February 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The annual Agricultural Colleges Challenges Day is set to be held on 12th February in Clonakilty Agricultural College in County Cork. The challenges are based around leadership and teamwork and bring students together from seven agricultural colleges: Kildalton Agricultural College in County Kilkenny, Mount Bellew Agricultural College in... Read More
6 February 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 Watergrasshill Mr David O’Sullivan (BA, DipBusLegal, HDipHRM) is a long established Cork Commissioner for Oaths who focuses on evenings and travel in... Read More
6 February 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie One of last night’s Lotto players successfully matched five numbers plus the bonus, securing a stunning prize of €31,678. The player purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket on Tuesday, 4th February, from Colemans, Minor Row, Millstreet, Co. Cork. The winning numbers in last night’s (Wednesday, 5th February) Lotto... Read More
6 February 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork artist collective ‘inter_site’ will transform the top two floors of Cork County Hall as part of their ‘⌥ertigo, A Crescendo’ exhibition opening this week. The exhibition takes place from the Friday the 7th to Sunday the 9th of February 2025 between 5:00pm and 8:00pm, advance booking is... Read More
6 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie What: The Everyman Sunday Songbook Where: Everyman Palace Theatre When: Sunday February 9, 2025 Tickets: €27 The Everyman Sunday Songbook Kicks off its 22nd Year with a Celebration of Jim Reeves Starring Evelyn Grant as narrator, singers Linda Kenny, Damian Smith and Alan Carney (MD of ‘The Everyman... Read More
5 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 5 Feb 2025 A healthcare study conducted in three of Ireland’s acute hospitals found that targeted staffing interventions can improve work environments and job satisfaction for nurses and offers a potential solution to the ongoing challenges of nurse turnover and shortages. The observational study implemented and assessed safe... Read More
5 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Save the date: The Cork Business Association awards will be presented at the CBA President’s Dinner on 29th March 2025 at Cork’s Vienna Woods, MC’d by Matt Cooper. The Cork Business Association (CBA) has officially launched its prestigious Cork Business of the Year Awards. Now in its 68th year, the... Read More
4 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe Grainstore will welcome the award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes for her first performance in the venue on Saturday 22 February at 8pm. 2020 saw Gemma and her family to relocate from London to West Cork. It was there that she reignited her passion for songwriting that provided the... Read More
4 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie When: Feb 27th – March 2nd 2025 Where: Various Venues, Cork Ortús Chamber Music Festival will celebrate the phenomenal 10th anniversary of the festival with concerts and events from February 27th to March 2nd 2025 in Blackrock Castle, Dripsey Castle Estate, Sirius Arts Centre Cobh and in a variety of... Read More