13 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In a collective effort to address and mitigate the impact of food waste within the tourism sector, Visit Cork, in collaboration with Cork County Council and Cork City Council, proudly announces the launch of the “Waste Not, Want Not” conference. The conference responds to the alarming statistic that... Read More
13 January 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie A good night’s sleep is essential for our overall well-being, and one way to enhance the comfort of our sleep experience is by incorporating mattress toppers into our bed set-up. A mattress topper is a layer of padding that rests on top of the mattress, adding extra softness,... Read More
12 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Everyman’s Artistic Director, Sophie Motley, is stepping down from her role as her term comes to an end. She will be returning to a freelance career as a theatre and opera director, dramaturg, and arts consultant. In the last three years, Sophie has worked with the team... Read More
12 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Labour Party Candidate Peter Horgan has said the time has come for a full, frank, open and public discussion on the future of the city centre following news of another small business closing today. “Something is not right in the city centre,” said Mr Horgan. “We need to... Read More
12 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced funding to the value of over €1.8million to support local communities in 2024. This is the Council’s tenth year providing the Community Fund Scheme which has assisted in delivering a host of valuable community initiatives right across Cork County every year. The scheme... Read More
11 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Business Association Urges Government Action to Alleviate Small Business Strain Amidst Recent Closure Announcements in Cork City and offers advice for businesses In response to the escalating challenges faced by small businesses, heightened also with the legacy issues of the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine,... Read More
11 January 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The latest winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards has been described as an unsung hero due to her ongoing efforts to help the local community. Mary Foley has been the driving force behind the Passage West Children’s Choir, the Harbour Amateur Dramatic Group, the Sunshine... Read More
11 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy was this weekpresented with the 2024 Lord Mayoral car, a fully electric Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD, by Padraig Duane, Fleet Business Manager of Henry Ford & Son Ltd. This is the third year that an electric vehicle is... Read More
10 January 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The price of the average three-bed semi in both Cork City and county is expected to rise by 4pc in the next 12 months, according to a survey by Real Estate Alliance. Three-bed semi-detached homes in the City now cost an average of €370,000, up 4pc on the... Read More
10 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie BioMarin Shanbally employees made a positive impact by visiting Strawberry Hill National School in Cork City recently, launching BioMarin’s schools initiative. This STEM-focused program at primary schools aims to inspire students, fostering gender balance and diversity in STEM education. Through engaging activities, BioMarin is shaping a future pool... Read More
9 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn, has proudly launched the eagerly awaited publication, ‘The Natural Heritage of County Cork’, which takes readers on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of the county’s natural heritage wonders. Speaking at the launch, Mayor O’Flynn said “This... Read More