28 February 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie New legislation will help credit unions grow as a key provider of community banking in Cork a Fine Gael Senator said. Senator Tim Lombard said the legislation, currently before the Dáil, will enable a wider availability of products across credit unions and enable members to access the widest... Read More
28 February 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Brief news in photos About BioMarin BioMarin is a global biopharmaceutical company and world leader in developing and commercialising first- or best-in-class therapies for rare genetic diseases. In 2012, the site at Shanbally, Cork, Ireland opened and became BioMarin’s only manufacturing facility outside of the US. BioMarin has... Read More
28 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A State Visit by the President of the Republic of Malta announced by Áras an Uachtaráin – Ireland and Malta are the only English speaking countries in the EU (since Brexit) The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, has confirmed that he will welcome the President of Malta,... Read More
28 February 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Recreational gambling refers to gambling activities that are engaged in for entertainment purposes rather than as a source of income. It is a popular pastime for many people, with casinos and other gambling establishments providing a range of games and entertainment options. Recreational gambling can take many... Read More
27 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rory Jackson, Green Party rep, has warmly welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, of new bus services for Baltimore to Union Hall and the 270 Skibbereen to Killarney this morning. The announcement was made by the Green Party leader at the launch of... Read More
27 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Domino’s has opened a new store in Wilton, with 20 roles including store management, pizza chefs, customer service colleagues and delivery drivers. The latest store is the third in Cork that pizza fans can now order Domino’s firm favourites, including Pepperoni Passion and Vegi Supreme, as well as... Read More
27 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Christmas Day 2022 saw the 10th, and what would be the final, annual Christmas Swim take place at Myrtleville Beach, in memory of Carrigaline teenager Danny Crowley, who sadly passed away after a tough battle with Leukaemia in 2013. Every year since then, Danny’s friends and family have... Read More
27 February 2023 By Mary Bermingham Mary@TheCork.ie One day festival of events – March 10th Neurofestivity – A Celebration and Exploration is a new one-day festival presented by Cork Opera House featuring work by neurodivergent artists. This inaugural festival will provide a platform to a number of neurodivergent artists across the day and will feature... Read More
27 February 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Necklaces are one of the most popular forms of jewelry and a great way to express your personal style. Adding a touch of personalization can take your necklace to the next level and make it truly unique. Here are some creative ideas to personalize your necklace. Initials... Read More
26 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork GAA and Cork ARC Cancer Support House have announced a fundraising event at this Sunday’s Allianz National Football and Hurling League Games in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, in association with Sports Direct. This once-off fundraising event will take place in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday 26th February, during the Allianz National... Read More
25 February 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from communities under the recently announced Cork County Community Recognition Fund 2023. The fund is intended to support the development of community infrastructure and facilities in recognition of the contribution of communities in hosting new arrivals in response to the... Read More
24 February 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Community-based and voluntary health and social care providers in County Cork will receive over €9m in once off funding measures to ease cost-of-living pressures. Senator Tim Lombard said ‘This funding was announced on budget day. Since then, the Department of Health has worked with the HSE to finalise... Read More