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
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
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
30 August 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Little Island News Fastway, Ireland’s largest independent delivery network, which is part of the recently formed Nuvion group, is proud to announce a substantial investment of over €5 million in its Cork operation. This investment underscores Fastway’s commitment to enhancing its services and capabilities while fostering economic growth... Read More
30 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Entertainment When: Saturday 16th September 2023 Where: Glounthaune, Cork Tickets: Eventbrite Upstart Festival is thrilled to announce the line-up for the 3rd edition of the “end of summer” outdoor festival. Again this year, 5 of the most exciting indie bands come together in a showcase of emerging and... Read More
29 August 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Politics The Minister for Children, Roderic O’Gorman needs to urgently intervene in Cork regarding the childcare shortage Sinn Féin TD for Cork South-Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has today contacted the Minister for Children, Roderic O’Gorman and urged him to intervene directly to endure that there are adequate childcare... Read More
29 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The official Cannonball route for 2023 will include Dublin, Cavan, Ballina, Salthill, Limerick, Cork and Kilkenny 190 supercars, free family festivals, celebrities, over 1000km of Irish open roads, €1.5 million raised for Irish charities and the awesome sight of over 200,000 excited spectators coast to coast waving chequered... Read More
28 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Maureen Forrest of the HOPE Foundation has been named Cork Person of the Month. Maureen recently stepped back after 24 years from day to day Hope operations, but continues to work with the organisation as Founding President. Maureen is best known for establishing the HOPE Foundation in 1999.... Read More
28 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The 2023 Cork Mind Body Experience returns to the Cork City Hall on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd of September. Doors open from 10 am to 7 pm Saturday & Sunday. This free admission event includes 101 exhibitors and 78 complimentary talks & workshops, yoga & meditation classes. It promises... Read More
28 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Fighter John Mitchell, will be face Alex Chizov at the PFL Europe Paris Playoffs on September 30th The Professional Fighters League (PFL) recently unveiled their full fight card for the PFL Europe Playoffs, in one of the most stacked MMA cards of the year on September 30... Read More
27 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A busy week for Ballycotton RNLI as one person rescued when boat suffered engine failure near Ballycotton Island. A 7 meter pleasure boat with one person on board fishing off Ballycotton Island got into difficulty yesterday when their boat suffered engine failure and was in danger of running... Read More
27 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Clean Coasts, supported by Cully and Sully, is thrilled to announce the return of the Big Beach Clean initiative. The programme is asking participants to sign up to receive a free clean-up kit and join a worldwide citizen science project. With almost 150 groups already registered, this promises... Read More