29 November 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Over 300 medical professionals from Cork and throughout the country participated in a women’s health study evening hybrid event hosted by Mater Private Network Cork at its new Centre for Women’s Health. The topics addressed included urinary incontinence, endometriosis, menopause, transvaginal laser and magnetic stimulation of the pelvic... Read More
28 November 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie As we move into December, Christmas is just around the corner. And, if you didn’t use BlackFriday to your advantage, it means that now is the time to get started on your Christmas shopping. However, whether you’re participating in a Secret Santa with your coworkers, or shopping for... Read More
28 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie SIPTU members have today served notice of strike action at Zenith Energy Bantry Bay Terminals Limited, located on Whiddy Island, county Cork, to commence on Tuesday, 13th December, in a dispute concerning compulsory redundancies at the energy company. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Willie Noone, said: “A ballot for strike... Read More
28 November 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Quickly and Easily Maintaining a Clean Carpet in 5 Simple Steps (Hint: you’ll need a vacuum for two of the processes.) Carpet is fantastic for playing board games on and rolling around like a kid. The warmth is palpable. Moreover, it is extremely absorbent, retaining odours from cigarettes... Read More
28 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie An Irish online tuition provider, founded in County Cork, has scored a first by offering classes for students attending ‘European Schools’ and studying for the Baccalaureate The Tuition Centre, established in Bandon, but whose services can now be accessed across the globe, is the first Irish online supplementary... Read More
27 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland’s electricity grid operator EirGrid and its French counterpart Réseau de Transport d’Electricité (RTE) have signed key technical and financial agreements for the Celtic Interconnector. The interconnector will connect into substations at Knockraha, Cork in Ireland and La Martyre in France, which studies identified as the best locations... Read More
27 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie President Michael D. Higgins was among the 160 guests at an event held in Cork on Friday to launch the European Union’s Mission to protect and restore ocean and inland waters in the Atlantic and Arctic regions by 2030. The National Maritime College of Ireland was the venue... Read More
27 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Ferris Wheel and a smaller device called a ‘Carousel’ are back in Cork City for the Christmas season Transforming the skyline and offering unparalleled views of the surrounding area, the much-loved and iconic 32m Panoramic Wheel brings to Cork some very welcome festive cheer. Or, closer to... Read More
27 November 2022 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork based Cope Foundation (Bonnington, Montonotee) is kindly asking the people of Cork to support the organisation’s virtual Christmas campaign and celebrate inclusion. The charity is hosting a special event on Cork’s Harley Street on Saturday 3rd December which is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The... Read More
26 November 2022 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Glounthaune Village Community Centre December 3rd 11-5pm Following the success of its Craft fair in 2021, Glounthaune Community Association are hosting another Christmas Craft Fair to take place on Saturday 3rd December from 11am to 5pm at the Community Centre in Glounthaune Village. Craft fairs are becoming something... Read More
26 November 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie There are days when you might find it difficult to head out of bed and show up at the gym or go for a run, even if you exercise frequently. It’s normal, and sometimes you don’t have the energy to do so. But while there might be many... Read More
25 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Pat McDonnell Paints, Ireland’s largest independent paint retailer, are delighted to announce the opening of their 3rd Cork Store – 9th nationwide – earlier this week. Cora McDonnell opened the new store with family, friends and the wider paint community coming out to celebrate the opening of the... Read More