Chinese eCar brand ‘BYD’ launched in Cork

2 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie BYD is a Chinese eCar brand that is making inroads into the marketplace across Europe It was only in February that BYD appointed two Motor Distributors Ltd (MDL) as their National Dealer Partner for the Republic of Ireland. MDL’s recent main activity in Ireland has been the distribution... Read More

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

2nd July, 2023

Gardai seek witnesses to yesterday’s McCurtain Street Fermoy RTC

2 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gardaí are investigating a serious road traffic collision involving two cars that occurred at approximately 8:40pm on Saturday 1st July 2023 at McCurtain Street in Fermoy, County Cork. A passenger of one of the cars, a man in his 20s, was taken to Cork University Hospital and is... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS

2nd July, 2023

Cork City’s first Trans+ Pride march

2 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Saturday saw over a thousand people join the first official Cork Trans+ Pride march. Cork Green Party Councillors, Reps, and members were proud to join the march and enjoy the warm welcome of the public on a sunny Saturday afternoon when diversity and inclusivity were celebrated by all.... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

2nd July, 2023

Senior Gardai are struggling with low resources in Cork – says Labour Rep

2 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Garda Commissioner is the person who responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including responsibility for the recruitment, training and deployment of Garda members. Commenting on Garda staff numbers in Cork Peter Horgan, Labour Rep has said “Gardai on the frontline should be supported... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

2nd July, 2023

Updated road traffic legislation to regulate e-scooters, e-bikes

2 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork welcomes updated road traffic legislation signed into law this week The Green Party in Cork has welcomed updated road traffic legislation to regulate e-scooters, e-bikes and to allow gardaí to more easily seize scramblers and other vehicles being used for anti-social purposes. On... Read More

GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

2nd July, 2023

Targeting luxury travel business for Cork in Paris

2 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Thirty-five (35) top French luxury travel buyers attended a networking event organised by Tourism Ireland in Paris – where they met, and did business with, 14 tourism companies from Ireland, including Fota Island Resort and Hayfield Manor. The event was organised to highlight our luxury tourism offering to... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

2nd July, 2023

CardStarter and the Future of Crypto Fundraising: Enabling Access to Capital

2 July 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie As technology progresses, innovation continues to make strides in every sector of the economy, and cryptocurrency is no exception. Cryptocurrency, or simply crypto, has proven to be a groundbreaking innovation that has changed the world of finance as we know it. One of the significant factors responsible for... Read More

NEWS

1st July, 2023

Yes, June 2023 was the hottest June since records began

1 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Average temperatures of 16+°C break 83-year-old record Met Éireann announces that June 2023 will be the hottest June on record. Provisional data shows that Ireland has experienced its first June with 16+°C average temperatures, exceeding the previous June record which held for 83 years. June 2023 is set... Read More

CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

30th June, 2023

Secrets of Making Irresistible Buttery Popcorn in Your Popcorn Maker

30 June 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainments Few things rival the joy of sinking into your sofa, enveloped in the soft glow of the television screen, with a bowl of warm, buttery popcorn in your lap. Yet, more often than not, the home-popped version falls woefully short of the heavenly, melt-in-your-mouth delight that you... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

30th June, 2023

Fleetwood Mac tribute band ‘Mack Fleetwood’ will perform at Guinness Cork Jazz Weekend

30 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie When: Cork City Hall – Sunday October 29 Mack Fleetwood Europe’s premier tribute to Fleetwood Mac are announced today for 2023’s Guinness Cork Jazz Festival in Cork City Hall on Sunday 29th October at 7pm. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, June 27 at 10am from Ticketmaster.ie. Following two... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

30th June, 2023

Cork Based ENV Media Enters Brazilian IGaming Market

30 June 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Irish tech firm ENV Media has recently made a significant move by entering the Brazilian igaming market. With its headquarters in Cork, ENV Media aims to tap into the immense growth potential of the Brazilian gambling industry via the new 7jp.com brand, which is largely driven by... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

30th June, 2023

‘Oktoberfeis’ is a indoor Oktoberfest coming to Cork on 30th Sept 2023

30 June 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie When and where: Cork, Rochestown Park Hotel – Sat 30th Sept ‘Oktoberfeis’ will be a modern and innovative fusion of the much-loved German festival with the best of traditional Irish music, food and culture This September, Ireland will witness the birth of a brand-new festival that combines the best of... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS