14 September 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment/Sport Ireland may not be blessed with a huge number of high-ranking golfers, but Cork at least has one professional star who is not even near entering his prime days just yet. John Murphy plays on the DP World Tour and is currently ranked 208th. He is a product of the... Read More
13 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Parcel delivery company DPD Ireland welcomed French Senator Oliver Cadic to its Cork depot this week where he awarded the depot for their exceptional sustainability efforts. The depot was recently acknowledged for its commitment to sustainability and contribution to environmental conservation. Senator Cadic visited companies who are connected... Read More
13 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland in Britain unveils ‘Shameless Plugs’ campaign to showcase Cork businesses. Tourism Ireland in Great Britain has launched a new iteration of its ‘Fill your heart with Ireland’ campaign called ‘Shameless Plugs’. The campaign involves local business owners fronting short videos and shamelessly plugging their own business... Read More
13 September 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie 1. Flexibility and Remote Work The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that remote work is here to stay. Offering flexibility in working hours and location can significantly boost employee engagement. Employee experience platform (e.g. Staffino) can support this by providing platforms for seamless communication and collaboration, ensuring that... Read More
12 September 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The emergence of online casinos has brought about a revolution in the modern entertainment industry. Since their inception in the mid-1990s, they have rapidly gained popularity worldwide. What sets them apart is their remarkable adaptability and ability to connect with various aspects of today’s world. By incorporating... Read More
12 September 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment (Image via https://twitter.com/W_Ireland) As a nation, Ireland has undoubtedly impacted various categories of entertainment over the years. We’ve seen nods to Ireland in film and television, there are songs about the Emerald Isle, and a variety of games are set in the country. The games that are... Read More
11 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie One of two candidates for the Presidency of the Irish Farmer’s Association (IFA) has criticised environmentalists for their “incessant and unfair vilification” of farmers in Cork and across Ireland and for ignoring the important role they play in food production and protecting the environment. Francie Gorman, a beef,... Read More
10 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Trigon Hotel Group has launched a recruitment drive to fill up to 40 positions at The Metropole Hotel and Cork International Hotel. A recruitment fair will be held at The Metropole Hotel, Cork City on Thursday, September 14th 2023 from 1pm to 7pm. The positions include a... Read More
9 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing approximately 2.7km of old and damaged water mains in Clonakilty, Co Cork that were prone to frequent bursts and leakage. The existing watermains are being replaced with new modern pipes. The section of works will start at... Read More
8 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe Grainstore, a versatile venue in East Cork known for weddings, festivals, arts and culture, is also a space for community activities catering for a wide range of interests and ages. Its team is now encouraging more facilitators to use the premises, along with inviting people to join... Read More
7 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann today renewed its appeal to the public to ‘Think Water Conservation’ as warm weather returns and demand increases. This comes as over half of Irish households (54%)* still admit to wasting water. As part of its annual campaign, Uisce Éireann is calling on households across the... Read More