5 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A voluntary code restricting smartphone use for children under 13 should be adopted by all primary schools and agreed to by parents, according to a Fine Gael Senator. Senator Tim Lombard said successful initiatives seen in schools in Greystones and Waterford, where smartphones are banned should be replicated... Read More
5 November, 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Arachas, the country’s largest national insurance broker, with origins based in Cork, has announced a major new educational fund worth €45,000. The funding is available through Arachas’s parent company, the Ardonagh Group. Through this fund, Arachas aims to empower teens with dreams to make a difference in their... Read More
5 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Households in Cork are being urged to clear out their homes of e-waste and to to pay attention to items which are usually overlooked. A forgotten haul of 25million toys, vapes, cables, remote controls and USB sticks is lying in landfill sites, homes and sheds across Ireland, global... Read More
5 November 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Workplace bullying is a serious issue that can have profound effects on an individual’s well-being and professional life. It involves repeated mistreatment, harassment, or abusive behaviour towards an employee, leading to emotional distress, decreased productivity, and even physical health issues. However, many victims of workplace bullying are unaware... Read More
5 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Local News – Mayfield & Little Island “Credit Union gives back to the local community through its community chest” The community chest is a fund sponsored by the credit union for local charities, non for profits and clubs in its area. Kieran Ryan, Chairman of Our Lady Crowned... Read More
4 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann would like to remind customers supplied by the Donoughmore Public Water Supply that the Boil Water Notice issued on 13 October remains in place. The population impacted by this notice is approximately 867 people. This notice was issued, in consultation with the HSE, due to a... Read More
4 November 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie 68th Festival takes place Thursday 9th to Sunday 26th November Highlights include – Irish premiere of All Of Us Strangers starring Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal – World premiere of So This Is Christmas from award-winning filmmaker Ken Wardrop Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) has launched the programme... Read More
3 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Labour Party select local election candidate for Cork City SW Laura Harmon, who has a track-record of campaigning for equality, was selected to run for the Labour Party in Cork City South West, last evening at an event in Togher Community Centre. Laura Harmon said ‘‘I’ve had the... Read More
3 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Dozens of young people from Foroige, Cloyne Diocese Youth Service (CDYS) and the YMCA UBU Youth Projects enjoyed Cork’s first Urban Outdoor Sportsfest in Tramore Valley Park. A celebration of sport and physical activity which provided a fun-filled day of activities, the event was a collaboration between Corks... Read More
3 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Coffee lovers have a new reason to rejoice! Velo Coffee Roasters has launched a brand-new coffee, bringing innovation to the coffee market. Velo Coffee + Protein is Velo’s delicious coffee you know and love, packed with 12 grams of protein per serving. This unique and exciting coffee is... Read More
3 November 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie It never rains but it pours. Sheffield United, with just one point from their opening ten games of the 2023/24 Premier League season, must somehow try to battle relegation despite suffering an injury list that would leave even the giants of football rattled – nine players are currently... Read More
2 November 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The prestigious travel magazine National Geographic Traveller (UK) has unveiled its ‘Cool List 2024’ – the 30 most exciting destinations to visit in 2024 – and the Wild Atlantic Way and Belfast feature on the list. To view the ‘Cool List 2024’, click here. Welcoming the news, Alice Mansergh, Tourism Ireland’s... Read More