Cork player wins €500,000 in EuroMillions Plus draw

28 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The National Lottery is urging EuroMillions players in Rochestown, Cork to check their tickets today after Tuesday night’s EuroMillions draw produced a winner of the EuroMillions Plus top prize worth a massive €500,000. The winning ticket which is now worth a half million euro was sold on the day of... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

28th December, 2022

“Government Closes 8 A&Es in 10 Years and Wonders Why We Have A&E Overcrowding”

28 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Health Politics – Mallow and Bantry are Hospitals – but do not have “Emergency Departments” As A&Es experience record overcrowding throughout the state, Hospital Campaigner and Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD lays the blame at the door of the HSE and FF and FG government’s, for closing eight... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

28th December, 2022

BUSINESS: New CFO at Musgrave

28 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork based ‘Musgrave’, Ireland’s leading food retail, wholesale and foodservice company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Keating as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director with effect from 9 January 2023. Andrew is a proven CFO with considerable board-level experience, having previously held senior management positions... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

28th December, 2022

The significance of POS systems

28 December 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Point of Sale (POS) systems are an indispensable piece of equipment for retail businesses of all sizes and in all sectors. They make the process of checking out much simpler, increase productivity, and offer insightful information on how a company runs its operations. The following is a list... Read More

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27th December, 2022

Cape Clear islanders’ enjoy first Christmas with solid mobile and broadband coverage

27 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Islanders off the south coast are celebrating their first fully connected Christmas after a huge community effort brought mobile and broadband coverage to one of Ireland’s most beautiful outcrops. Residents of Cape Clear, off West Cork, often had to travel to the other side of the island to... Read More

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26th December, 2022

Ireland is expected to generate 97,000 tonnes of packaging waste this Christmas

26 December 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ireland is expected to generate 97,000 tonnes of packaging waste. While 68% of the public would spend more on sustainable Christmas gifts, buying eco-conscious presents is not the top priority for most, with price (42%) and value (19%) more important to shoppers. That’s according to research by not-for-profit... Read More

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25th December, 2022

Public artwork in Cork City

25 December 2022, Christmas Day By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie What: ‘Evening Echo’ by Artist Maddie Leach When: Sunset – Sunday 25th December 2022 Lighting Sequence: 4:19pm to 4:59pm Where: Shalom Park, Gas Works Rd & Albert Rd, Cork City, Evening Echo is a public artwork by artist Maddie Leach. It is sited on old gasometer land... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

25th December, 2022

Christmas Message from President Michael D. Higgins

25 December 2022, Christmas Day By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Christmas Message from President Michael D. Higgins As we move from the shadows of Covid-19 and our necessary adjustments to what was required, may I, as President of Ireland, mar Uachtarán na hÉireann, send you my warmest wishes for a peaceful and a Happy Christmas and... Read More

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25th December, 2022

Circle K is offering free hot drinks to all members of the Irish Emergency Services on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve

25 December 2022, Christmas Day By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Circle K, “Ireland’s largest fuel and convenience retailer”, has announced that in recognition of the vital services that the Irish Emergency Services provide to communities across Ireland, it will provide any hot drink, including Circle K Coffee, for FREE on the 25th and 31st of December... Read More

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24th December, 2022

Joint Christmas Message from the Bishops of Cork

24 December 2022, Christmas Eve By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Most Reverend Dr Fintan Gavin (Romaan Catholic) and the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton (Church of Ireland) write: Christmas 2022 is here. Yet another year has passed with all its many changes and immense challenges. Yet, the Christmas message remains timeless. ‘The Word became flesh... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

24th December, 2022

Brand New RTE Quiz Show – Applications Open

24 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Green Inc. Film and Television, a TV production company based in Belfast, is casting a brand new quiz show for RTE. Filming will take place in early 2023. Applicants must be 18 or over and resident in either the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. To register your... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

23rd December, 2022

Carrigaline News

23 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Christmas Church Services Roman Catholic Services The Mass times in Carrigaline are the following: Christmas Eve Masses 4.00pm. (Children’s Mass) 6.00pm (Children’s Mass) also 8.00pm and 10.00pm (the 6.00pm will be Live Streamed). Christmas Day Masses at 8.30am, 10am, 11.15am (radio 107.1fm & Live Stream) &12.30pm https://www.youtube.com/c/ChurchofOurLadyandStJohnCarrigaline St... Read More

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