1500 new citizens attend Dublin’s first in-person Citizenship Ceremonies since 2018

10 March 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Generally, a foreign citizen must legally reside in Ireland for 5 years to be eligible to apply for citizenship (reduced to 3 years if married to an Irish citizen) Minister for Justice Simon Harris TD and Minister for Children, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman will welcome roughly... Read More

10th March, 2023

Cork promoted at “world’s largest travel trade fair”

10 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork is ‘wunderbar’ in Berlin Tourism Ireland and partners attend world’s largest travel trade fair The Celtic Ross Hotel of Rosscarbery has joined Tourism Ireland at ITB Berlin – the largest travel trade fair in the world – this week, to grow Ireland’s share of the important German... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

10th March, 2023

Today FM supports Focus Ireland in Cork

10 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ready, Set, Sing & Strum! Focus Ireland and Today FM are calling on singers, musicians, performers, and buskers in Cork to join the fight against homelessness through The Big Busk for Focus Ireland, taking place on Friday, 10th March. The Big Busk for Focus Ireland was launched by... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

10th March, 2023

Flutter continues to dominate the iGaming market in the US

10 March 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Flutter Entertainment (formerly Paddy Power Betfair plc) has long been one of the major players within the gambling industry, however it seems the brand is only getting stronger after another solid year in 2022. The organization, which owns several big brands across the industry including the likes... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

9th March, 2023

UCC scientist presented with prestigious international prize at US ceremony

9 March 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie UCC Professor of Quantum Physics awarded prestigious Buckley Prize in US ceremony last night Awarded annually since 1953, a total of 18 recipients of the Buckley Prize have also won the Nobel Prize in Physics in the past 70 years.A global scientific race in the field of quantum... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

9th March, 2023

2023 Clonakilty Park Hotel West Cork Rally

9 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Motorsport this St Patricks Day Bank Holiday near Clonakilty The 43rd Clonakilty Park Hotel West Cork Rally is just over a week away and the entry list has revealed a very exciting line up of drivers and machinery. The main field is oversubscribed with over 190 crews listed,... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, SPORT

9th March, 2023

‘Reggie’s Guide to Social Climbing’ at Everyman Theatre

9 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Everyman Theatre and Reggie present REGGIE’S GUIDE TO SOCIAL CLIMBING Premiere THU 9 MAR, 8PM Until SUN 19 MAR, 8PM (WED–FRI & SUN) | 5PM & 9PM (SAT) TICKETS €34 | Concession €31 | Student €16 Cork’s most beautifully spoken millionaire – and king of the parody –... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

9th March, 2023

Cork County Council becomes first Local Authority to use electric street sweepers

9 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has taken delivery of two electric compact sweepers, marking a significant step forward in the Council’s commitment to promoting and implementing sustainable practices. This is the first time any Local Authority in Ireland has taken delivery of such machines, which will be used to maintain... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

9th March, 2023

Cork company Green Rebel supports STEPS Engineers Week

9 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Taking place nationwide until 10 March, STEPS Engineers Week provides primary and secondary school children with the opportunity to explore the creative world of engineering and the diverse opportunities a career in the sector can offer. The week-long celebration of the engineering profession in Ireland is managed by... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION

9th March, 2023

Carrigaline News

9 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Men’s Shed New members continue to join the Carrigaline Men’s Shed. New activities are being organised as the membership grows. Activities for the men’s health and well being are continuously promoted. The walking group is well established and now some of the Shedders are planning a weekly pitch... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

9th March, 2023

Mallow man is Cork Person of the Month

9 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Renaissance man Tadhg Curtis has provided community development in Mallow for over 50 years. What makes him very unique is that he has been involved in a leadership role in almost every aspect of the life of his home town. That involvement includes the arts, development and enterprise... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS

8th March, 2023

AFTA switches to ‘Sustainable Aviation Fuel’

8 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie AFTA’s ambition is to convert its entire aircraft fleet to SAF burning alternative power plants in the coming years and is currently exploring funding options to make this happen. Cork Headquartered, Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), an Enterprise Ireland (HPSU) client company, training commercial pilots in co-operation with... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS