28 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tyndall National Institute won the 2022 Award of Excellence in Energy Management from the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM), a high-level global forum that promotes policies and programs to advance clean energy. An independent panel of international experts selected only three organizations worldwide for this top honour in energy... Read More
28 September 2022 By Roger L Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie CORK JOBS: It is the best time to find employment since 2019 The past year or so has seen Cork make a strong resurgence after nearly 2 years of economic hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. After 2 years of uncertainty, people are finding themselves employed,... Read More
28 September 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Civil Servant with an Impressive Background Appointed to Lead Irish Gaming Regulator Ms. Anne Marie Caulfield was appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland by the Minister of State with responsibility for Law Reform James Browne, as per an... Read More
27 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ALDI cotinued its winning streak at this year’s Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards, winning a total of 71 awards. The awards were announced on September 13th at a ceremony held at the Mansion House, Dublin, with ALDI’s prize haul totaling 20 gold, 26 silver and 25 bronze awards for products from across its core... Read More
27 September 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber has welcomed the scale of Budget 2023 to tackle the challenges of the energy and inflation crisis but said it is not clear that the €1.2 billion package will be enough to support businesses through the winter. “We welcome the fact that the scale of the... Read More
27 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “Ballincollig Tradehouse Central” changes name to “Emporium Cork Basketball” Ballincollig Tradehouse Central have announced a major change ahead of the start of the upcoming basketball season as they will now be referred to as Emporium Cork Basketball, with the team firmly set on becoming the home of basketball... Read More
27 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New Road Names The Carrigaline Western Relief Road linking Lower Kilmoney Road to Ballea Road is to be named Pottery Road, the bridge Garrydhu Bridge and the link by the Soccer grounds named Mill Road. The official opening is scheduled for Friday October 7th.
27 September 20222 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “Government must take a more pragmatic approach to decommissioning key energy infrastructure until all options for re-purposing have been properly presented” – says Mag Mell Energy Ireland The age of the Kinsale Gas Pipeline should not be a determining factor for disregarding its potential reuse options including offshore... Read More
27 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Pioneer Lunch and Social The Annual Pioneer lunch and Social takes place in Actons Hotel, Kinsale this Sunday, October 2nd at 1.30pm there are a few tickets remaining at €25. Contact Sheila 087 768 6112. Pipe Band Carrigaline Pipe Band fulfilled a number of engagements over the weekend.... Read More
27 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage has organised an illustrated lecture entitled “A Cape Clear History Medley” for 8pm on Thursday 29th September at the Clonakilty GAA Pavilion. It will be presented by Diarmuid Ó Drisceoil, who will focus on the rich history, archaeology and cultural heritage of Ireland’s southernmost inhabited... Read More
27 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Aindrias Moynihan welcomes new solar PV grants for businesses, public organisations and community groups Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan has welcomed the launch of new grants of up to €2400 for businesses, public organisations and community groups for the installation of solar PV (photovoltaic)... Read More
27 September 2022, Tuesday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD has welcomed the progress being made by the Land Development Agency (LDA) towards delivering 265 new social and affordable homes at the former St. Kevin’s Hospital lands in Cork City. Enabling works have begun at the... Read More