4 May 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Speaker denounces US police raids on campus Palestinian solidarity camps and criticises Israel for its destruction of education in Gaza Today’s weekly Cork Palestine Solidarity Campaign march and rally – the 29th held in the city since Israel’s war against Gaza commenced last October – heard Rola (Hamed)... Read More
4 May 2024 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The returning officer for the Local Elections in County Cork, Maurice Manning, recently confirmed that the counting of votes will commence on Saturday, June 8th, 2024. Counting will take place at three centres in North Cork, West Cork and at Cork County Hall. The start time on Saturday, June... Read More
3 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie First Female Admiral of Royal Cork Yacht Club, former Minister Simon Coveney, and key partners launch an action-packed programme for Volvo Cork Week 2024, which will welcome 10,000 sailors and attendees to Crosshaven and beyond. Volvo Cork Week, one of the most anticipated events on the global sailing... Read More
2 May 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Entertainment New Year’s Eve 1979. Two strangers are thrown together at Inish Dúbh Lighthouse: Christy the Keeper, shining a ceaseless vigil for all at sea, and the young woman who does not want to be saved. Both have plans for the evening. Both seem to want the same... Read More
2 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council is holding a series of public drop-in Vacancy & Dereliction sessions to provide information to members of the public on the supports available to refurbish vacant and derelict properties, including the popular Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. These informal, no appointment needed drop-in sessions are for... Read More
2 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Race organisers have advised that they have already reached 70% capacity for the 2024 Cork City Marathon and all three races are likely to sell out before the closing date on May 26th. The countdown to the highly anticipated Cork City Marathon 2024 on June 2nd is well... Read More
1 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Startup Sprint takes place at Republic of Work in Cork City on May 18th Start-ups and early-stage entrepreneurs are invited to apply for an immersive one-day event designed to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in all those with innovative ideas. The NDRC ‘Startup Sprint’ takes place in Republic of... Read More
30 April 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment To mark the arrival of Bealtaine, the first days of summer as celebrated by our Celtic ancestors, the village of Killeagh in East Cork is hosting a very special May Sunday Festival this year. Running from 3rd to 6th of May, the May Sunday Festival comprises a... Read More
30 April 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Videos are now a crucial component of any effective email marketing strategy. Research indicates that emails with video content have increased open, click-through, and conversion rates. You can captivate and motivate your subscribers to act with the correct video content. A Forrester study found that videos in... Read More
30 April 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie For the good folk of Cork, sport plays a major part in their everyday lives, with many looking to have a little wager on the horses or alternatively on a football game, over a weekend. Over the years, and whether it is the English Premier League, or the... Read More
29 April 2024 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie On this day 40 years ago, 29 April 1984, Bishop John Buckley was ordained as Auxiliary Bishop of Cork and Ross. The current Bishop, Fintan Gavin, has paid tribute to his predecessor, Bishop John Buckley, for his dedication to his ministry and to the people of the Diocese.... Read More
29 April 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie April is Autism Awareness Month After a hugely successful initial two-year partnership, which has seen €217,000 raised, Currys, Ireland’s leading electrical retailer, has renewed its partnership with Cork based charity My Canine Companion for another two years. The €217,000 raised so far equates to training for up to... Read More