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
5 July 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Navigating the path to business growth in Ireland requires a combination of strategic planning and innovative thinking. Whether you’re an emerging entrepreneur or an established business owner, developing a robust strategy focused on revenue growth and cost minimisation is paramount. Begin by benchmarking your business against peers to... Read More
4 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Councillor Laura Harmon has called for a swift change of approach to tackle the “dereliction scandal” in Cork City. Labour Councillor for Cork City South West, Laura Harmon said: Cork City Council received just 10% of an estimated €1.1 million in fines it levied in 2023 on owners... Read More
3 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie AFTA Cork Open Day on July 6, 2024 The Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) – AFTA re hosting an open day this weekend. Those in attendance will include AFTA instructor Gerry Humprehys, a former RAF Harrier Jump Jet pilot, please register here The Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA)... Read More
3 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Danish Ambassador to Ireland, Lars Thuesen met members of the team at Novonesis Ireland at the company’s Fermoy plant, at the Teagasc Centre in Moorepark It is the first time the Ambassador has met staff at the Irish division, since the merger earlier this year of Danish... Read More
3 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sailing Only a couple of weeks remain until Volvo Cork Week 2024 (15th-19th July), with the Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven—the world’s oldest yacht club— gearing up to welcome sailors and boats globally. This year’s event promises to be an incredible event, featuring over 120 boats and... Read More