19 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Dairygold and Tirlán have joined forces to further strengthen the dairy sector’s sustainability efforts by rolling out Tirlán’s renewable energy solutions programme FarmGen to Dairygold suppliers across the Munster region. The new partnership between two of the leading farmer-owned co-operatives is a clear indication of the dairy sector’s... Read More
19 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie When: December 18 – 19 Where: Cork Opera House, Emmet Place, Cork The annual Cork Opera House Christmas Concert returns this December for two nights featuring an exciting line-up of amazing vocalists, including Cork Opera House Jazz artist in residence, Laoise Leahy, alongside the Cara O Sullivan Associate... Read More
19 November 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In a world where digital interactions are becoming increasingly prevalent, it’s no surprise that the boundaries between real and virtual economies are blurring. Gaming tokens have emerged as a pivotal force in bridging this gap, facilitating the exchange of value between gaming ecosystems and the broader digital world.... Read More
18 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie All details of the day that are advertised on the poster are contained within the event text. On Sunday 19th Nov the Midleton Christmas Lights Committee will be hosting an official turning on ceremony. Sensory Santa form 10:00am-12:00pm (Free) Santa’s Grotto from 12:30pm to 3:00pm (Free) Pirate Pete... Read More
18 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie MACE has once again teamed up with our Brand Ambassador Johnny Sexton to offer people in Cork the opportunity to share in a prize-fund of €10,000 in a community initiative, whereby the public nominate their Unsung Hero in one of five specially selected categories. We are looking for... Read More
17 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This week’s Prize Bond Star Prize of €50,000 goes to lucky Prize Bond number AKH 865677 held in County Cork. The lucky bond was purchased in 2018. There were over 9,423 prizes awarded in this week’s Prize Bond Draw, amounting to over €783,650. In addition to a €500,000... Read More
17 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s newest pedestrian and cycle path and bridge was opened today by the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan T.D. and the Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Kieran McCarthy. Funded by the National Transport Authority, the four-metre wide, 63-metre-long Vernon Mount Bridge and one-kilometre long pathway provides safe and... Read More
17 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Safety upgrade The completion of the €4.7 million Ballymaquirk Junction Upgrade Scheme has been warmly welcomed as a significant milestone in road safety improvement for the North Cork area. Situated approximately 17km from Mallow, 4km from Kanturk, and 1km from Banteer, the Ballymaquirk Junction will be well known... Read More
17 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In May of this year, a wonderful group of supporters of Anam Cara walked part of the famous Camino de Santiago. Each person on the trip could relate to the overwhelming sense of loss, whether they had lost a child themselves or supporting someone, whos’ child had died.... Read More
17 November 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Making the decision to become a foster parent is both commendable and rewarding. However, before you embark on this transformative journey, it’s essential to understand the foster care assessment process. This procedure ensures that children are placed in secure, loving, and nurturing environments. 1. Initial Enquiry When one... Read More
16 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers TD has officially opened a new, €6.2m electrical substation at Cork Airport, which is set to future-proof the electrical infrastructure at Cork Airport for generations to come. The new, state-of-the-art substation, which was constructed on the airport campus,... Read More
16 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A decision by Revenue which sees practice doctors treated as individuals rather than as part of a partnership and sees them disadvantaged will now be reversed, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke. Deputy Burke, Fine Gael’s Health spokesperson, said: “I was contacted by a large number of... Read More