‘Cork’s ugliest building’ receives €25 million for re-development

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

EDUCATION, NEWS

19th April, 2023

The Ireland Funds invites non-profit organisations in Cork to apply for its Heart of the Community Fund 2023

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

HEALTH, NEWS

18th April, 2023

Insurance Institute of Cork hold AGM at Cork City Hall

18 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie News in photos Message from New President On Tuesday Evening 18th April 2023 I was bestowed with the greatest honour of my 35-year professional career by being elected President of the Insurance Institute of Cork. I have been a member of the Insurance Institute of Cork since the... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS

18th April, 2023

FARMING: Dairygold confirms March Milk Price

18 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Dairygold has reduced the March Quoted Milk Price by 4.0cpl to 42.0cpl, based on standard constituents of 3.3% Protein and 3.6% Butterfat, inclusive of Sustainability and Quality bonuses and VAT. In addition, the March Early Calving Bonus of 1.05cpl including VAT will be paid on milk supplied in... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, FARMING, NEWS

18th April, 2023

“Hospital overcrowding out of control in Cork City” warns Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation

18 April 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has called for a bespoke plan to tackle overcrowding in Cork City as overcrowding records have been broken in Cork University Hospital (92) and Mercy University Hospital (40) with 132 patients have been admitted to hospital without a bed across both sites.... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

18th April, 2023

30% decline in number of Bean an Tí’s hosting Irish Language students in the Gaeltacht

18 April 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Watch the TV programme: Wednesday 19th April @ 9:30pm on TG4 The number of families hosting students at summer courses in Gaeltacht areas has fallen by almost a third in four years leading to concerns for the future of some Irish colleges. According to new figures obtained by... Read More

NEWS

18th April, 2023

BUSINESS: New man at Deloitte Cork

18 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Appointment strengthens Deloitte’s national consulting services in the Munster region Deloitte Ireland announced that Graham Healy has joined as a partner in its Cloud and Engineering consulting practice. Graham, who will be based in Cork, will be focused on Deloitte’s portfolio of clients including Life Sciences, Consumer, Energy... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

18th April, 2023

3 tie knots to make a lasting impression

17 April 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Style Walk in any boardroom, wedding or other formal event and you’ll be confronted with ties. A tie is a staple accessory in any gentleman’s wardrobe. A well knotted tie gives your outfit elegance, and you’ll also feel like a million bucks. Web shops like Suitable offer a... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

17th April, 2023

New community park on Lower Glanmire Road, Cork City

14 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork have welcomed an update from senior officials on the creation of a new community park on the Lower Glanmire Road Residents of the area have been seeking that a strip of land under a footbridge from Clifton Terrace would be transferred from CIÉ... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

17th April, 2023

Food award in Paris for Ballymaloe Relish

17 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The East Cork based brand ‘Ballymaloe Relish’ has once again placed Irish food on the global map after winning a much-coveted Snacking d’Or award. The awards are organised by France Snacking magazine, and every year they reward the most innovative products and equipment in the world of snacking... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

17th April, 2023

Galway Summer Festival: Why is it so popular?

17 April 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Horse racing in Ireland continues to be a favourite for many Irish people. The horse racing events, festivals and celebrations attract locals and tourists alike. The country has had a longstanding passion for horse racing and its related activities such as horse racing betting. Many horse races take... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

16th April, 2023

BUSINESS: ISME Roadshow comes to Silver Springs, Cork

16 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Irish SME Association (ISME) is delighted to continue its Roadshow series, it started in March and in April and May will be visiting more towns and counties in Ireland. On Thursday 20th April from 9.00-11.00am, the Cork roadshow event will take place in the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs. The event... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS