12 Retailers in Cork named as Top 100 Stores in Ireland by Retail Excellence

8 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Twelve retailers from Cork have today been named as Top 100 Stores in Ireland by Retail Excellence, the largest retail industry representative organisation in Ireland. Where in Cork? TechStar, Ecco, Dairygold Co-Op Superstores (Mallow), Dairygold Co-Op Superstores (Mogeely), Reens Life Pharmacy, Tony Kealys, Garvey’s SuperValu O’Shea’s Supermarket, Lee’s Centra, The... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

8th August, 2022

WATER OFF on Model Farm Road

8 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water wishes to advise customers in Kenley Drive, Kenley Close, Kenley Avenue, Cherry Grove, The Belfry, The Orchard, Farranlea Grove, Farranlea Park, The Crescent, Model Farm Road and surrounding areas that as part of the network improvement works being delivered at the Department of Agriculture, Food and... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

8th August, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Using CBD Oil for Pain Relief

8 August 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie CBD oil is a new and popular natural remedy for pain relief in Ireland. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound found in cannabis plants. Unlike THC, the other main compound in cannabis, CBD does not cause intoxication or a “high.” CBD oil is made by extracting CBD from... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

7th August, 2022

Robust strategy needed to tackle monkeypox – says Irish Government Senator

7 August 2022 By Mary Bermingham Mary@TheCork.ie A robust strategy is needed to tackle the rise in cases of monkeypox here in Ireland, according to Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer, who is proposing a meeting of public health officials and relevant health groups. Senator Buttimer was speaking after cases in Ireland rose to 97 during... Read More

FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

7th August, 2022

Witness Appeal – Fatal Road Traffic Collision – Skibbereen

7 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy Elaine@TheCork.ie Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision in Skibereen, County Cork on Saturday the 6th of August, 2022. At approximately 10:20pm, Gardaí were alerted to a collision involving a car and a 4×4 vehicle on the N71 at Smorane near Skibbereen. The driver of the... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

7th August, 2022

Rory Gallagher night at East Cork music venue

7 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Venue: Sea Church in Ballycotton – All proceeds on the night will go towards erecting a statue in Belfast of Gallagher in his memory Prepare for a night of electric entertainment as The Barry McGivern Band, one of the biggest and best tribute bands devoted to the music... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

6th August, 2022

Clicks and mortar!

6 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 2,161 new .ie domains registered in Cork; growth of 2.5% versus pre-pandemic 2019 – Read the .IE Domain Profile Report H1 2022 in full Businesses, organisations, clubs, and individuals in Cork registered 4,982 new .ie domains in the first half of 2022, according to new figures from .IE, Ireland’s... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

5th August, 2022

Lord Mayor of Cork City makes annual courtesy visit to HQ of Irish Naval Service

5 August 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor has visited Haulbowline Island.

AREA: EAST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

5th August, 2022

Ballymaloe Pepper Relish and Steak Sauce picks up Great Taste Awards #EastCork

5 August 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe Foods has received two awards at this year’s prestigious Great Taste international awards for its Ballymaloe Pepper Relish and Ballymaloe Steak Sauce with Irish Stout. The Great Taste awards, run by the Guild of Fine Food in the UK, are known as the world’s most trusted food... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

5th August, 2022

WEST CORK FOOD: Awards for dry aged beef produced in Bandon at Great Taste Awards

5 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ABP has been awarded a total of 20 stars for 14 of its products at the prestigious annual Great Taste 2022 Awards, which are run by the Guild of Fine Food in the UK. Three of ABP’s dry aged beef products were recognised at the awards; its Dry... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FARMING, NEWS

5th August, 2022

Ireland’s primary school classes are too big! More than 2,000 have more than 30 pupils

5 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD says that figures showing that there were 2,120 primary school classes across the state with 30 pupils or more in the academic year 2021-2022, underline the need for increased investment in our education system in the upcoming budget. Deputy... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

5th August, 2022

Planning permission for a five-storey extension at Cork University Hospital

5 August 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie The granting of planning permission for a five-story extension to Cork University Hospital for additional paediatric facilities is a major step forward for children’s healthcare in Cork according to a Fine Gael TD. Cork North Central Deputy and Fine Gael Health Spokesperson Colm Burke said “The new extension... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS