25 January 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Crypto has been gaining acceptance as a means of making a payment. Retailers are starting to accept crypto as a form of legal tender. Bitcoin and other crypto have been around long enough that they barely need an introduction to what it is or an explanation of... Read More
24 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fort2Fort Charity Cycle raises €21,675 for Cork beneficiaries Organisers of the annual Fort2Fort Charity Cycle, which took place on Saturday, 29th October 2022, are pleased to announce that €21,675 was raised, and has been distributed to a number of local beneficiaries. A special event took place on Wednesday,... Read More
24 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Grow with ALDI calls on Irish producers to back their business in 2023 – Now in its sixth year, Grow with ALDI entries are open until January 30th Whether you are a budding butcher, an expert condiment maker or a third-generation baker, Grow with ALDI wants to hear from... Read More
23 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Transport Spokesperson and TD for Cork East, James O’Connor can confirm that the Midleton-Youghal N25 scheme has advanced to the Department of Transport for approval. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) which has responsibility for new road construction, has confirmed to Deputy O’Connor this week (January 23rd) that... Read More
23 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 5 new jobs created bringing new staff total to 28 ALDI has unveiled its newly revamped and extended Douglas store following an overhaul worth €600,000. Over the past three weeks the store has undergone a complete refurbishment, including the building of a new extension, increasing the shop floor... Read More
23 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New recruit tells her story as organisation seeks additional nurses and care assistants A young care assistant from Cork is encouraging people to consider a career supporting people with disabilities. Vanessa Kelleher is now working with Cope Foundation after attending a Recruitment Open Day hosted by the organisation... Read More
22 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The UK already has an Embassy in Dublin headed by an Ambassador. Now it is seeking to appoint a person on the ground in the South West to supplement this. Such a person will be titled ‘Honorary Prosperity Consul.’ Whoever secures the goodwill position will “encourage greater business,... Read More
22 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The remains of a medieval church and graveyard in the North Cork village of Dromtarriffe have been uncovered and restored with the support of Cork County Council’s Community Monument Fund The ancient Parish Church was in use as a place of worship up until July 1651 when it... Read More
22 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie FISHERIES/POLITICS: West Cork Independent Deputy Michael Collins and his colleagues in the Rural Independent group demand financial support package for inshore fishermen The government can no longer stand idle when a variety of factors is driving the inshore fleet into a catastrophic financial gorge. The Rural Independent TDs... Read More
22 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Man aged in 30s has been arrested at the scene Gardaí in Cork are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a male in his late 80s, following an incident at Mercy University Hospital, Sunday 22nd January, 2023. Gardaí were alerted to an incident involving two... Read More
22 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Flowers? Chocolates? Dinner for two? Why choose when you can combine a thoughtful gift and a romantic meal, all-in-one. A delicious Beef Wellington handmade with love by James Whelan Butchers makes the perfect Valentine’s meal for two. Prime, Irish Beef in herb and mushroom duxelles all wrapped in... Read More
21 January 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) looks forward to welcoming the return of cruise ships this spring, as it announces its Cruise Liner Schedule for 2023. Anticipating a strong year, PoCC sees bookings return to pre-pandemic levels, with 113 vessels expected in 2023, compared to 100 vessels in... Read More