18 December 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie If you’re a renter in Ireland, you might be eligible for a tax credit that significantly lowers your income tax bill. The Rent Tax Credit is a scheme that allows you to deduct 20% of your annual rent payments from your income tax liability. This guide will explain... Read More
17 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An Post has issued some final pieces of posting advice to customers sending cards and parcels this festive season. Latest dates of posting for the UK and Ireland are just around the corner, and An Post is encouraging customers to get down to their local Post Office this... Read More
17 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Support the annual fundraiser at https://sharecork.org/donations/ The two bishops of Cork – the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton and the Most Reverend Dr Fintan Gavin - met for one of the annual highlights in both the Cork and local ecumenical calendar; the Blessing of the S.H.A.R.E. crib on St... Read More
17 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Four Faced Liar, Cork’s proudly Irish and globally resonant literary journal, has launched its much-anticipated second issue. Following the resounding success of its sold-out inaugural edition, the second offering features 31 pieces of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and visual art, showcasing the best emerging and established voices in... Read More
16 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Organisers of the annual Fort2Fort Charity Cycle, which took place earlier than usual this year, on Saturday, 29th July, recently announced that €24,223 was raised, and has now been distributed to a number of local beneficiaries including the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, Fort Camden Meagher Restoration Fund, Carrigaline... Read More
15 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Primary Education graduate, Angela O’Mahony, from Ballyhea, Charleville, had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of her class’ status at the annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony which was held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently. In addition to receiving her Masters qualification, Angela was honoured with the overall... Read More
14 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Councillors in the Kanturk/Mallow Municipal District have approved funding to install electronic speed reflector signs in Banteer, Ballydesmond, Derrinagree, Nadd & Rathcoole villages. Electronic speed reflector signs display the speed of approaching vehicles in real-time. The signs remind drivers of the actual speed limit in place and studies show... Read More
14 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Winner announced for the UCC Musgrave Award for Excellence in Food Microbiology The 2023 winner of the Musgrave Award for Excellence in Food Microbiology has been announced for this year. The award, which recognises excellence in the MSc Food Microbiology course at the School of Microbiology in UCC,... Read More
13 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie TD welcomes €300,000 in funding for The Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll – 800,000 allocated to Cork animal welfare charities on Animal Welfare Awareness Day Local Fianna Fáil TD Michael Moynihan, recently welcomed €300,000 in funding for The Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll. The funding announcement was made by Minister... Read More
13 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ballincollig Hotel secures Great Place to Work Certification™ for November 2023 – November 2024 Oriel House Hotel, a distinguished member of the Talbot Collection, is thrilled to announce its attainment of the Great Place to Work Certification™ for the year 2023-2024. This prestigious recognition reflects the hotel’s commitment... Read More
13 December 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Referencing is a crucial part of academic writing and intellectual integrity. It allows you to substantiate the statements in your work and show readers where you obtained your information by citing all sources used. Referencing gives credit to authors whose ideas, theories, concepts, methodologies or findings you have... Read More
12 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie To celebrate Corkmas and the festive season in Cork, the city’s buildings are “Going Red” this Christmas. Over 20 iconic buildings and public spaces all over Cork will light up by night including the Elysian, Cork Chamber, Cork University Hospital, City Hall and the Bus Station. Also participating... Read More