9 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork North Central TD Mick Barry this morning labelled “sex for rent” ads for properties in Mallow and Blarney as “utterly disgraceful”. The online ads state that the landlord is willing to “negotiate fair price for a female;” and “Am open to negotiations. Would rather female tenant and... Read More
9 July 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork East Pat Buckley has called for the Committee on Public Petitions to hold the government to account on over a decade of unsafe drinking water in Corks Whitegate Public Water Supply area. Deputy Buckley made his comments following his request that the Oireachtas... Read More
9 July 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork GAA are pleased to announce the appointment of Noel Furlong as Cork U20 Hurling Manager for a two-year term. Noel has previously served as Cork Minor Hurling Manager in 2021, when guiding the team to Munster and All Ireland success. A former dual Cork Minor, he has... Read More
9 July 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie HEINEKEN Ireland Invests €1 Million in ‘Heineken Ahhh-cademy’ HEINEKEN Ireland – which is HQ’ed in Cork – is investing €1 million in the Heineken® Ahhh-cademy, a new three-year training initiative aimed at supporting the on-trade industry in Ireland which will be delivered in six cities across the country,... Read More
8 July 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie A portrait of the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Rev’d Dr Paul Colton was unveiled last month at the Bishop’s Palace in Cork. The portrait was commissioned by the Diocesan Council of Cork, Cloyne and Ross to mark the Bishop’s 25th anniversary as Bishop of... Read More
7 July 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Cork Lotto player becomes 19th National Lottery millionaire of 2024 A Lotto player in Cork is officially waking up as Ireland’s newest millionaire following a life-changing draw on Saturday night. The Rebel County player won an incredible €1 million in last night’s special Lotto Plus Raffle event after... Read More
7 July 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Unearth the Hidden Charms of Cobh, Co. Cork this summer Perched gracefully on the edge of Cork Harbour, Cobh beckons summer visitors with a delightful blend of old-world charm and world-renowned attractions, making it the perfect destination for an unforgettable summer getaway. Few towns in Ireland have quite... Read More
6 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Holidaymakers jetting off from Cork Airport this summer are being encouraged to take the bus and opt for coach travel with Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus service provider. Use your TFI Leap Card for best value fares with children traveling for as little as €0.65, adults €1.55, and student... Read More
5 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A hugely successful initiative to trigger memories and conversation among dementia, Alzheimer’s and elderly patients should be rolled out nationally, organisers insist. ‘Music and Memories’ boxes have been specially designed for hundreds of nursing home residents in a pilot programme by Cork City Libraries. The first initiative of... Read More
5 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Twenty-five Irish sports clubs to benefit from €125,000 funding initiative Names have been announced of the 25 sports clubs chosen to receive funding under this year’s 2024 Texaco Support for Sport initiative. In its fourth year, the scheme is hosted and organised by Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited, the... Read More
5 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Trigon Hotels, which includes the Cork International Hotel and the Metropole Hotel, has been recognised as one of Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Hospitality in 2024. The hotel group is one of 51 organisations which were announced by Great Place to Work. In its first year, the industry acknowledgement... Read More
5 July 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Being a landlord in Ireland comes with a range of responsibilities and opportunities. Effective property management ensures that you not only comply with legal obligations but also maximise your rental income and maintain a good relationship with your tenants. Whether you are navigating landlord and tenant laws, drafting... Read More