5 March 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie PepsiCo is celebrating 50 years in Cork and Ireland through its ’50for50’ campaign. Employees will support a number of Cork charities and organisations by committing to undertake at least 50 good deeds during the year to spread positivity, build closer connections and support the needs of the local community.... Read More
5 March 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Latest figures show over 1,000 short-term lettings in Cork, vs just 139 homes for rental Nationally, 18,000 short-term lets available, with only 2,000 rentals according to housing expert Lorcan Sirr Green Party MEP for Ireland South, Grace O’Sullivan, has called for EU action to tackle the abuse of short-term... Read More
5 March 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Subtleties of Writing a PhD Thesis Do you get a great desire to have the scientific degree of a candidate or doctor of sciences? It’s so good, but in such a way, you need to write a PhD thesis and conduct a corresponding study. The dissertation for... Read More
4 March 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie RedFM confirm an additional three years as title sponsor as the Cork Club Hurling Leagues commence Cork Chairperson, Pat Horgan was joined by Gráinne Murnane, Sales Director at Red FM, at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh recently to mark the commencement of this year’s Red FM Club Hurling Leagues.... Read More
4 March 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Between March 4 and 6, 2024 Christopher Bailey – a World Health Organisation Arts and Health Lead, will travel to West Cork, Newcastle West, Limerick, and Galway to meet with people and groups doing extraordinary things in local communities. The Arts for Health Partnership Programme in West Cork... Read More
4 March 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, is leading a delegation to New York and Cork’s sister city of San Francisco as part of Cork City’s longstanding engagements with US partners in advance of St. Patrick’s Day. This year marks the 40th, or ruby, anniversary of the Sister... Read More
3 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie 1,200 new Irish citizens were granted Irish citizenship in two ceremonies at the National Concert Hall in Dublin in late February. The Ceremonies saw applicants from 105 countries around the world and living in 31 counties on the island of Ireland being conferred as Irish citizens. Minister Paschal... Read More
2 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie MTU Berkeley Centre, Bishopstown Campus, Cork: Retired US astronaut Steve Swanson paid a visit to MTU on Monday, 19th February, to give a talk about his experiences and observations of life in orbit beyond our planetary bounds. A distinguished NASA astronaut, Steve Swanson PhD has flown to the... Read More
2 March 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Rugby As Ireland gears up for their Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham on March 9, anticipation is high for what could be a defining match in their campaign for back-to-back Grand Slams. The Irish squad, under the firm hand of Andy Farrell, has shown formidable form,... Read More
1 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Hats, Bubbles & Afternoon Tea at the Glasshouse, Montenotte Hotel for a Great Cause A novel fundraiser for Cork ARC Cancer Support House will take place at the Glasshouse, The Montenotte Hotel on Thursday 14 March from 4pm to 6pm. All you need is a hat and a... Read More
1 March 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie On Thursday 29 February, RTX business, Collins Aerospace – based at a Penrose Wharf, Cork City office – opened its doors to 19 female students from its Churchfield catchment area in an effort to inspire them to pursue fields in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects. “At... Read More
29 February 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A €60 million expansion at AbbVie in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork was announced in 2022 and is expected to be completed in 2025. It will create 70 new jobs. During his visit, the MEP was met by the Site Leadership Team and employees who outlined the work they do... Read More