CAO first preferences at Munster Technological University increased by 7% in 2023

7 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie First preference demand for MTU’s level 8 courses has risen by more than 26% since 2020. The increase in applications aligns with the relevance and quality of MTU’s portfolio of courses Munster Technological University (MTU) has seen first preference applications for its courses rise by over 7% in... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

7th September, 2023

How to get a Commissioner for Oaths to sign your document in Cork?

7 September 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Let’s say you have a document that needs a signature and rubber stamp, it could be an Affidavit or Statutory Declaration. It may relate to starting a College course, Starting a new job with the HSE or in a School, Registering with CORU, or any other number of... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

7th September, 2023

Elon Musks’ Tesla car brand to hold open day at new East Cork premises

7 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Where: Tesla Centre, Unit A2, Fota Junction Retail Park, Carrigtoohil, Co Cork, T45 Y973 When: Saturday 9th of September What: Tesla will be hosting their official opening of the brand new Tesla Centre – Cork from 10am to 5pm with a range of activities from free popcorn and... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

6th September, 2023

Contract signed for N73 Annakisha Road Improvement Scheme

6 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn, has welcomed the announcement of the county’s latest road improvement scheme, following the appointment of Sorensen Civil Engineering to carry out the N73 Annakisha Road Improvement Scheme. The N73 is a popular tourist route between the East and... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

5th September, 2023

Radio station unveils Land Rover Defender outside broadcast unit

5 September 2023 By Bryan McCarthy Bryan@TheCork.ie After marking its 20th birthday this summer, regional radio station Beat 102-103 is motoring into a new decade with a brand-new product offering. This is the first time a regional, youth music radio station in Ireland has invested in an Outside Broadcast Unit. Up to now, promotional, outdoor,... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

5th September, 2023

Cork City Council Awarded the Smarter Travel Mark

5 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has been awarded the Smarter Travel Mark, Silver Level, from the National Transport Authority. The Smarter Travel Mark is a recognition of Cork City Council’s commitment to changing attitudes and behaviours regarding walking, cycling and public transport usage by implementing measures that facilitate, support and... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

5th September, 2023

28 Cork charities and community organisations receive donations from ALDI

5 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over €80,000 to be donated through ALDI’s Community Grants Programme A total of 28 Cork-based charities and community organisations have become the latest beneficiaries of ALDI’s Community Grants programme, with each charity receiving a grant from ALDI colleagues in County Cork. Receiving €500 grants are Good Shepherd Cork,... Read More

BUSINESS, HEALTH, NEWS

4th September, 2023

Lord Mayor calls out to Cork GAA clubs for commemorative jerseys for upcoming exhibition

4 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy has put a call-out to Cork GAA clubs to have their Decade of Centenaries commemorative jerseys featured in the upcoming Cork Commemorative Jersey exhibition. The exhibition, which will commence in late September at the Public Museum in Fitzgerald’s Park, features... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS, SPORT

2nd September, 2023

Support meetings return for bereaved parents

2 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Anam Cara, the only organisation of its kind in Ireland with support services available to bereaved parents, will resume their face-to-face meetings following a short break over the summer months. September can challenge many. Summer clothes are packed away, holidays have been taken and long evenings shorten. In... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

1st September, 2023

Cork City insurance firm to acquire smaller West Cork broker

1 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie O’Leary Insurances Ltd., a Brown & Brown company, has entered into an agreement to acquire William Murphy & Sons (Courtmacsherry & Clonakilty) Ltd. The transaction is expected to close in November 2023, subject to certain closing conditions. With over 40 years of experience in the insurance broking business,... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, JOBS, NEWS

1st September, 2023

Housing crisis and Cost of living crisis need to be tackled in budget

1 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie South Munster MABS calls for action to address the housing crisis, cost of living increase and household pressures in 2024 Pre-Budget Submission South Munster MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service) has submitted its 2024 Pre-Budget Submission calling on the government to address the issues most prevalent for their... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

31st August, 2023

Should Ireland raise tobacco purchasing age to 21?

31 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The age limit for the purchase of tobacco products should be raised to 21 years of age, a Fine Gael TD has said. Earlier this week, Deputy Colm Burke, Fine Gael’s Health Spokesperson called for the change to help Ireland meet the public health target of less than... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS