4 February 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie KBC Bank has written to customers to provide 6 months’ notice that the following KBC ‘Hubs’ (that being the terminology used by the bank, instead of the word ‘branch’) will close permanently from 5pm on 10th March 2023: Galway, Limerick, Lapps Quay Cork, Wilton Shopping Centre Cork, Waterford,... Read More
4 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Opinion Cheques and cash are among the few reasons to maintain a bank account with a traditional bank, but with more transactions happening online how does Revolut Visa Debit card compare with AIB’s current account Visa Debit card. It started when I was trying to buy an airline... Read More
4 February 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Massive south Cork town of Carrigaline already has a Super Valu, Dunnes Stores, Lidl… now it’s getting an ALDI ALDI has this week begun construction of its new €10 million store in Carrigaline, Co. Cork, which is expected to be open for shoppers in 2024. The store will... Read More
4 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie You may have wondered what an eSIM was, and now we can see why it will be very useful! When an Irish mobile phone user travels in the EU data is free, but when travelling outside the EU mobile data becomes a headache. Yes it will work, but... Read More
4 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Department of Transport is expanding its dedicated staff in key areas of the maritime sector and across the Irish Coast Guard to address the ever-growing demands on its services. The Coast Guard comprises almost 100 full-time staff, who are supported by nearly 1,000 volunteers across 44 units... Read More
4 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Everyman Theatre, has been included in a number of nominations for this year’s Irish Times Theatre Awards, which were announced today, Saturday, February 3rd. Nominated in the Best Opera Category is the INO Production of Don Pasquale which will be seen on The Everyman Stage on Tuesday next, February... Read More
4 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The inaugural bank Holiday of Imbolc/ St. Brigid’s Day will be celebrated at Crawford Art Gallery with a varied programme of events. The Gallery programme announced today is in recognition of the first Bank Holiday for Imbolc/St. Brigid’s Day. As the first Irish public holiday named after a... Read More
4 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Most couples get ‘engaged’ before they get married. If the engagement is broken (called off) and there is a dispute between the couple over property or finances, the Family Law Act 1981 allows them to take legal action against each other. The Act also allows an involved third party (such... Read More
4 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The team at Hayfield Manor are celebrating recognition as Ireland’s Guest Experience which was announced at the prestigious annual Gold Medal Awards on Tuesday 31st January. Organised in association with Virgin Media Gold Medal Awards were held at The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway and saw some... Read More
3 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kildare-based business man confirms takeover, and releases statement “As of today, Friday the 3rd of February, I am delighted to confirm that I have successfully purchased Cork City FC. This is the start of an amazing journey to build on the success of FORAS who have entrusted me... Read More
3 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Marine Institute continues to invest in the next generation of ocean professionals, through the 2023 Summer Bursary Scholarship Programme, which provides third level students with work experience across a number of marine areas. The Bursary Scholarship Programme has been running for more than 30 years, providing valuable... Read More
3 February 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The new Gambling Regulation Bill is set to revolutionise the gambling landscape in Ireland. Its introduction comes from an appetite to update the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 and the Betting Act 1931. The need for changes has come due to the many changes that have happened since... Read More