23 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie On Saturday, April 22nd, members of the Social Democrats celebrated Earth Day by organising a community clean-up in Cork. Earth Day is an annual global event to support environmental protection. This year’s theme was Invest in Our Planet. The event organiser Pádraig Rice said, “We were delighted to... Read More
23 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Cork hotel is asking people to shine a spotlight on community champions in their area. This is the third year of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards which honour volunteers who are making a significant contribution to their community. Nominations are open to individuals, community groups... Read More
22 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Various Locations, Bantry, West Cork: 7th to 14th July The West Cork Literary Festival, a week-long celebration of writing and reading, with a varied and extensive programme, takes place in and around the town of Bantry from July 7th to 14th. A firmly established highlight of the Irish... Read More
21 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A new masters on end-of-life care has been launched by Mícheál Martin. The course is run by Marymount Hospice and UCC. This part-time progremame and offers a blended-learning experience and is open to all healthcare professionals. Tánaiste Micheál Martin said: “I greatly welcome the launch of this new... Read More
21 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie On the 22nd April The Kinsale Street Feast Is ‘Back With A Bite’! The event that fills the streets of Kinsale with tastes from your favourite restaurants and artisan food & drinks producers will take place from 1pm-4pm on the 22nd April. The town is known as a... Read More
21 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two residential properties in Co Cork are going under the hammer in an online auction hosted by property portal, youbid.ie. The first lot – Number 6 Oakdene, Skehard Road, Cork city – is a three-bedroom bungalow, overlooking a green in a small cul de sac. Bidding begins at €200,000.... Read More
20 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Munster Technological University’s Prize for Innovation Showcase and Awards Ceremony 2023 was held in the University’s Nexus Centre as part of the University’s Innovation and Enterprise Month which takes place annually throughout the month of March. The popular student competition awards cash prizes to budding student entrepreneurs whose... Read More
20 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New take away donut store opens in former Porters Newsagent premises on Patrick Street Queues built from 4am as #JoyUnboxed was spread throughout Cork City centre at the official opening of the first Krispy Kreme shop in the south of Ireland. Fans of the made fresh daily doughnuts... Read More
20 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The new six-part documentary TV series ‘Food Matters’ presented by GIY Founder Mick Kelly airing on RTÉ One each Wednesday evening at 8.30pm is set to visit West Cork, Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford and Kildare for the programme set to air on April 26th. The series uncovers Ireland’s food... Read More
19 April 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Independent TD for Cork South-West Michael Collins has once again highlighted the ongoing legal and financial plight of O’Donovan’s Hotel in Clonakilty as its owners battle with actions being taken by the credit management and debt purchase company Everyday Finance. This is the third time Deputy Collins has... Read More
19 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It’s been called Cork’s ugliest building in some quarters, but now it’s getting a €25 million injection It has often been said that UCC’s Kane Building may be Cork’s ugliest building. Opinions differ on that jocular topic, but it appears things are about to change on campus as... Read More
19 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Ireland Funds, the global philanthropic network, has opened applications for its Heart of the Community Fund 2023, which will provide funding in response to the needs of non-profit organisations across the island of Ireland. The Ireland Funds recognises the challenges organisations face in securing support to build... Read More