Tickets on sale for the Cork County Mayor’s Charity Dinner

16 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Event will take place in Bantry on Saturday May 27th The Mayor of the County of Cork, Councillor Danny Collins, will host a not to be missed Charity Dinner on Saturday 27th May 2023 at the West Lodge Bantry. It promises to be a memorable summer evening of... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS

15th April, 2023

Uisce Éireann’s Leakage Reduction Programme continues as Ballincollig set to benefit

15 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing approximately 780m of ageing, problematic water mains prone to bursts in Westcourt, Ballincollig, Co. Cork. The programme to replace the water mains in Westcourt commenced last week and will provide a more secure, reliable water supply and reduce... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

15th April, 2023

Video conference giant ‘Zoom’ to acquire Cork tech firm ‘Workvivo’

15 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Workvivo directors are John Goulding of Rosscarbery and Joe Lennon of Douglas – meanwhile shareholders include Enterprise Ireland Behind work are workers. Real everyday people. People who work to live, not live to work. People who need a sense of belonging. It’s a simple concept that often gets... Read More

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15th April, 2023

Cork Agency Helping Local Retail Businesses Secure Grant Support

15 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork-based digital marketing agency ePresence is helping local businesses secure grants of up to €25,000 for the fourth year in a row. Every year since Enterprise Ireland launched its online retail grant scheme in 2020, ePresence has poured its expertise into making sure as many Munster retailers as... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

14th April, 2023

Cork students win top prizes in Taxaco Children’s Art Competion

14 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Three Cork students have won top prizes in this year’s 69th Texaco Children’s Art Competition. In the 16-18 years age category, Amy O’Brien (age 17), a pupil at Presentation Secondary School, Mitchelstown, won second prize for her artwork entitled ‘The Bond’. Amy’s work is described by Final Adjudicator,... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

14th April, 2023

Cocaine worth €3,850,000 found in Cork

14 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Today as part of an intelligence-led operation, Revenue officers seized approximately 55kgs of cocaine with an estimated value of €3,850,000 at Ringaskiddy Port, County Cork. The illicit drugs were discovered with the assistance of Revenue’s mobile x-ray scanner, Revenue’s Maritime Unit and detector dog Merlin, when a ship... Read More

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14th April, 2023

Glenbower Woods Welcomes All Ages for Creative Festival & Art Trail Embracing Nature

14 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A celebration of summer’s arrival, the May Sunday Festival in East Cork is one of the most unique and magical Irish festivals. Taking place at Glenbower Woods since the 1830’s, this year’s May Sunday Festival & Art Trail runs from 29 April to 14 May 2023, with a... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

14th April, 2023

Where did the phrase the house always wins come from?

14 April 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Proverbs and old sayings have a way of lingering in the minds of players and there is one particular phrase that gamblers know all too well. The house always wins is a daunting reminder that no matter how lucky and skilled you might be, the casino will... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

14th April, 2023

The Advancements in GPS Tracking Technology for Fleet Management in Ireland

14 April 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In the last few years, GPS tracking technology has become increasingly vital for fleet management all around the world, and Ireland is not an exception. Companies are now relying on this technology to keep track of their vehicles and goods. And by doing so, they also ensure... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

13th April, 2023

Cork University Hospital begins construction of Helipad on campus

13 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork University Hospital (CUH) are set to commence advance works on the construction of the Pediatric Care Building and Helipad projects in the northern section of the CUH campus as part of the HSE’s investment in the development and enhancement of quality healthcare at the hospital. Both projects... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

13th April, 2023

New Playground opens in Ballinhassig

13 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins has officially opened a new playground in Ballinhassig. The nature-inspired playground incorporates natural play spaces that are designed to adapt to their setting. Located in the heart of the village on a 2-acre community park, the project was managed... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

13th April, 2023

Powerhouse Cork business achieved a record turnover of €1.65 BILLION! in 2022 #Dairygold

13 April 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited has announced its financial results for 2022. The Co-Operative achieved a record turnover of €1.65 billion, an increase of 40.9% or €477.8 million on 2021, with an EBITDA of €68.5 million and operating profit of €40.2 million, an increase of 10.9 million and €9.8... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FARMING, NEWS