15 March 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Whether you believe it or not, the metaverse is the future and simply the exact copy of our real-life actions. Initiatives by major techs, like the rebranding of Facebook as meta, have openly evaluated that more such initiatives will take place in the coming time and will lift... Read More
14 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Blackwater Motors Group have presented Cork Senior Hurler Patrick Horgan with a brand new 231 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line. Present at the handover ceremony, which took place at Blackwater Motors Fermoy in recent days, were Assistant Sales Manager Nicola Armitage, Cork Senior Hurler & Blackwater Motors Brand Ambassador, Patrick... Read More
14 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The AGM of Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage was held recently at O’Donovan’s Hotel, Clonakilty. Tim Feen, Cathaoirleach, welcomed everyone and reflected on a busy year for the organisation when normality returned after the pandemic period and in-person lectures, commemorative events and field trips were held almost monthly. Among the... Read More
14 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Retrofits in Cork already kicking off with training from the local Education and Training Board. MEP for Ireland South Grace O’Sullivan welcomed the vote this week on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, which was led by European Parliament chief negotiator and Green Party colleague, Ciarán Cuffe. The... Read More
14 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has just been appointed to the European Parliament’s newly established Health Sub-Committee. Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has been appointed to the newly established Health Sub-Committee in the European Parliament. MEP Clune will be a strong voice on public health issues and believes... Read More
14 March 2023, Tuesday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Carrigaline Bedlam, horrendous, chaotic were some of the adjectives used to describe the gridlock in Carrigaline on Monday morning as a result of the closure of the Coolmore Road to facilitate the pipe laying by Irish Water. The Coolmore R613 connects Carrigaline to all the industry in... Read More
14 March 2023, Tuesday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Twinning Delegation The Carrigaline Twinning Committee, headed up by Chairman Jim Kelly, has an interesting programme lined up for twinning visitors from Newport News, Virginia USA who will be here to sign the official charter at a civic reception in County Hall this Thursday March 16th. Friday... Read More
14 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It was a positive start for team Ireland on Day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival but it wasn’t the well-backed Facile Vega (9/4f) that prevailed as the winner. The Willie Mullins trained star could only manage second place in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle after a tremendous effort from... Read More
14 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Asking this small question and having one conversation can make a big difference in someone’s life. Hello, How Are You? is a national campaign about connection and engaging in open conversations about mental health. On March 30th, the Hello campaign will invite communities in County Cork to say... Read More
14 March 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Whether you have ten or ten thousand employees working for your company, you want to choose something that’ll make everyone feel appreciated. Practising gratitude in the workplace has been shown to be hugely important for the success of your enterprise. It helps foster a sense of teamwork and... Read More
14 March 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment According to a 2020 study, gambling is one of the most popular forms of online entertainment. In this study, it was found that up to 50% of all Internet users have ever played in an online casino. In addition, online casinos and gambling are among the most... Read More
14 March 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment/Sport The time has come. It is something that none of us wanted. Novak Djokovic is still going strong, but Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are coming to an end. The sad thing is that Roger Federer did not really get to say goodbye. He was not able... Read More