Cocaine worth €3,850,000 found in Cork

14 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Today as part of an intelligence-led operation, Revenue officers seized approximately 55kgs of cocaine with an estimated value of €3,850,000 at Ringaskiddy Port, County Cork. The illicit drugs were discovered with the assistance of Revenue’s mobile x-ray scanner, Revenue’s Maritime Unit and detector dog Merlin, when a ship... Read More

NEWS

14th April, 2023

Glenbower Woods Welcomes All Ages for Creative Festival & Art Trail Embracing Nature

14 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A celebration of summer’s arrival, the May Sunday Festival in East Cork is one of the most unique and magical Irish festivals. Taking place at Glenbower Woods since the 1830’s, this year’s May Sunday Festival & Art Trail runs from 29 April to 14 May 2023, with a... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

14th April, 2023

Where did the phrase the house always wins come from?

14 April 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Proverbs and old sayings have a way of lingering in the minds of players and there is one particular phrase that gamblers know all too well. The house always wins is a daunting reminder that no matter how lucky and skilled you might be, the casino will... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

14th April, 2023

The Advancements in GPS Tracking Technology for Fleet Management in Ireland

14 April 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In the last few years, GPS tracking technology has become increasingly vital for fleet management all around the world, and Ireland is not an exception. Companies are now relying on this technology to keep track of their vehicles and goods. And by doing so, they also ensure... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

13th April, 2023

Cork University Hospital begins construction of Helipad on campus

13 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork University Hospital (CUH) are set to commence advance works on the construction of the Pediatric Care Building and Helipad projects in the northern section of the CUH campus as part of the HSE’s investment in the development and enhancement of quality healthcare at the hospital. Both projects... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

13th April, 2023

New Playground opens in Ballinhassig

13 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins has officially opened a new playground in Ballinhassig. The nature-inspired playground incorporates natural play spaces that are designed to adapt to their setting. Located in the heart of the village on a 2-acre community park, the project was managed... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

13th April, 2023

Powerhouse Cork business achieved a record turnover of €1.65 BILLION! in 2022 #Dairygold

13 April 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited has announced its financial results for 2022. The Co-Operative achieved a record turnover of €1.65 billion, an increase of 40.9% or €477.8 million on 2021, with an EBITDA of €68.5 million and operating profit of €40.2 million, an increase of 10.9 million and €9.8... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FARMING, NEWS

13th April, 2023

USA author travels to Cork to launch Masonic book

13 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Irish launch of a new historical fiction novel about County Cork’s own Lady Freemason is taking place this week. Author Kathleen Aldworth Foster is traveling to Cork for a handful of events. Doneraile Court: The Story of The Lady Freemason is based on the true story of... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

12th April, 2023

Port of Cork welcomes the first cruise ship of 2023

12 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) has welcomed the first cruise ship of 2023, the beginning of what will be an exciting and busy season for the port, local community and tourism sector. The first cruise liner of the season, ‘The Ambience’, docked quayside in Cobh on Monday,... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

12th April, 2023

HDCART is on the rise and currently looking for new team members

12 April 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Hdcart.com is an all-in-one service that offers a wide range of services to clients. It is a comprehensive e-commerce service that provides a one-stop solution for all your e-commerce needs. The website offers a wide range of services, including marketing, support, management, development, and fulfillment solutions for... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

11th April, 2023

City Hall’s Nightime Tsar will need resources to succeed at the new job

11 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Labour Party’s Local Area Rep for Cork City Peter Horgan has welcomed the advertisement of a Cork Night time Economy Advisor saying that it the person appointed needs to be given the tools to succeed. “I particularly welcome the news that Night Time Advisors hiring process has... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, JOBS, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

11th April, 2023

Cork third top county for moth callouts ahead of this years spring cleaning

11 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Pest control company advises starting spring cleaning early to help avoid potential damage to valued possessions Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, is warning the public to be on the lookout for moths in their premises at this time of year. The spring months are when clothes, stored... Read More

CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, NEWS