26 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Hundreds of players and supporters will gather in Bishopstown this week for the Bishopstown Lawn Tennis Club Senior Doubles Open. Tennis fever will sweep across Bishopstown as players from all across Cork descend on the club for a week of non-stop tennis. The Open kicks off this Friday... Read More
26 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie On April 20th, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) in Association with AIB Macroom hosted a Dementia Friendly Community Information evening in the Castle Hotel, Macroom, County Cork. People living with Dementia are among the most marginalised, socially excluded and highly stigmatised. To address the exclusion of People living with Dementia, a new initiative... Read More
26 April 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Do you ever sit in a meeting that drags on for hours, leaving you feeling drained and unproductive? You’re not alone. Many people spend a significant amount of time in meetings, and the environment in which they meet can significantly impact our productivity. That’s where the proper meeting... Read More
26 April 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Discover why Ireland is the ultimate destination for hiring top software developers and outsourcing. Find out why Ireland is a global hub for outsourcing companies. Why Ireland is the Ultimate Destination for Hiring Top Software Developers and Outsourcing Companies Software development is an essential part of modern business... Read More
25 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Office of Public Works (OPW) today announced that 2022 was another successful year for visitor numbers at its heritage sites, including two in Cork. The number of recorded visitors last year exceeded 15 million, up by 2.3 million on 2021, an increase of 18%. The OPW manages and... Read More
25 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sustainable Energy The Carrigaline Sustainable Energy group held a very successful Zoom meeting with their consultants, Plan Energy Consulting Ltd, on Thursday last. They discussed the final draft ‘Energy Plan for Carrigaline’. When the plan is finalised it will be launched at a public meeting at which the consultants will... Read More
25 April 2023 By Gareth Nigel gareth@TheCork.ie Stryker is an admired multinational brandname, and a large employer – however Stryker is in the headlines for the wrong reasons for the second time this month today SIPTU members employed at the Stryker plants in Carrigtwohill, county Cork, have expressed grave concerns about their safety “following a... Read More
25 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This year’s festival runs from Wednesday 26th April through the May bank holiday weekend to Sunday 30th April Tune into Cork this week as the world-renowned Cork International Choral Festival returns, bringing together a wealth of musical talent from across the globe. The festival, now in its 68th... Read More
25 April 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie South Munster Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) have revealed a rise in visits and calls from people in the three weeks following the lifting of the eviction ban on March 31st. MABS, who provide impartial advice to anyone who wants help in managing their money and taking... Read More
25 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Michael Creed TD has today issued a statement in which he said: “Last night I informed the Fine Gael Cork North West Constituency Executive that I have decided not to contest the next general election. “I will always be grateful to the people of Cork North West for... Read More
25 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork TD welcomes extra measures to get more homes built more quickly Fianna Fáil TD Aindrias Moynihan has welcomed extra measures under the Housing for All Plan to make it cheaper to build and refurbish homes, speed up home building and drive down building costs across the... Read More
25 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Independent TD for Cork South-West Michael Collins has called on Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to deliver on commitments that have been made with respect to the upgrading of Clonakilty Fire Station. The Independent TD raised the matter in the Dáil where he highlighted significant issues with the current building... Read More