1 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie RNLI calls on new volunteers to join its fundraising crew and help save lives at sea The RNLI is looking for new fundraising volunteers to join its lifesaving crew across the county at its branches in Cork City, Crosshaven, Kinsale, Courtmacsherry and Castletownbere. Just like the charity’s lifeboats,... Read More
1 March 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Bingo has been a popular game for decades, and it’s one that continues to attract adult players of all ages. The traditional image of Bingo involves a room full of people eagerly waiting for their numbers to be called out by a caller. However, in recent years, online... Read More
28 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A dilapidated home in need of major refurbishment after being damaged by fire, sold for €44,000 above its guide price following an online bidding war. Bids for Number 48 Gardener’s Walk in Cobh, Co Cork, started at the advised minimum value (AMV) of €150,000 when the virtual hammer... Read More
28 February 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie New legislation will help credit unions grow as a key provider of community banking in Cork a Fine Gael Senator said. Senator Tim Lombard said the legislation, currently before the Dáil, will enable a wider availability of products across credit unions and enable members to access the widest... Read More
28 February 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Brief news in photos About BioMarin BioMarin is a global biopharmaceutical company and world leader in developing and commercialising first- or best-in-class therapies for rare genetic diseases. In 2012, the site at Shanbally, Cork, Ireland opened and became BioMarin’s only manufacturing facility outside of the US. BioMarin has... Read More
28 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A State Visit by the President of the Republic of Malta announced by Áras an Uachtaráin – Ireland and Malta are the only English speaking countries in the EU (since Brexit) The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, has confirmed that he will welcome the President of Malta,... Read More
28 February 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Recreational gambling refers to gambling activities that are engaged in for entertainment purposes rather than as a source of income. It is a popular pastime for many people, with casinos and other gambling establishments providing a range of games and entertainment options. Recreational gambling can take many... Read More
27 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rory Jackson, Green Party rep, has warmly welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, of new bus services for Baltimore to Union Hall and the 270 Skibbereen to Killarney this morning. The announcement was made by the Green Party leader at the launch of... Read More
27 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Domino’s has opened a new store in Wilton, with 20 roles including store management, pizza chefs, customer service colleagues and delivery drivers. The latest store is the third in Cork that pizza fans can now order Domino’s firm favourites, including Pepperoni Passion and Vegi Supreme, as well as... Read More
27 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Christmas Day 2022 saw the 10th, and what would be the final, annual Christmas Swim take place at Myrtleville Beach, in memory of Carrigaline teenager Danny Crowley, who sadly passed away after a tough battle with Leukaemia in 2013. Every year since then, Danny’s friends and family have... Read More
27 February 2023 By Mary Bermingham Mary@TheCork.ie One day festival of events – March 10th Neurofestivity – A Celebration and Exploration is a new one-day festival presented by Cork Opera House featuring work by neurodivergent artists. This inaugural festival will provide a platform to a number of neurodivergent artists across the day and will feature... Read More