24 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork native Mary Hurley has been awarded the prestigious title of Engineer of the Year by Engineers Ireland, the professional membership body for engineers The UCC Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate was awarded the prestigious accolade by Engineers Ireland in recognition of the impact and contribution of her... Read More
24 November 2022 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cobh and Harbour Chamber is delighted to announce the Port of Cork Company as a renewed sponsor for 2023, continuing the longstanding and collaborative relationship between the two organisations. The PoCC’s sponsorship will support the Chamber in building on previous events held, including their October Business Breakfast. The... Read More
23 November 2022, Wednesday By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Exciting night ahead for Trigon Hotels with six nominations at this year’s IHI Hospitality Management Awards Six team members of the Trigon Hotel group in Cork have been nominated in the prestigious IHI Hospitality Management Awards which take place this Thursday. The Irish Hospitality Institute is the... Read More
23 November 2022 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The campaign “Familiar Faces “ showcases some of Corks Homegrown favourites like Roy Keane (Irish football pundit, manager, and former professional player) and Fiona Shaw (Fiona Shaw CBE, Irish film and theatre actress, BAFTA, Olivier and Emmy Award winner.) As well as Cork faces National faces like Lady... Read More
22 November 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The 2022 World Cup is finally here, and for the first time, Qatar is hosting the Internationally recognized FIFA championship. As fans cheer on their teams, spectators conclude their travel plans to Qatar to witness the games firsthand. The fact that the games are taking place in the... Read More
22 November 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The newest face of Pharmaton is leading fitness and wellness expert, and Podcast host Karl Henry. He moved to Clonakilty, West Cork in August – because his wife hails from that area (listen to a Radio interview here about that move). Karl visited Hickey’s Pharmacy in Ballincollig, Cork... Read More
22 November 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie News in Photos
CRISIS: Cork City rents rise by 12.1%, while County Cork rents see 7.3% increase, in past year alone
22 November 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Have your wages increased by 12.1% in the past year? Rents have. Market rents in the third quarter of 2022 were an average of 14.1% higher than the same period a year earlier. The average market rent nationwide between July and September was €1,698 per month, up 4.3% on the second... Read More
22 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Each year around 30,000 people die in Ireland and when they are buried loved ones are limited by the amount of text they can put on their gravestone. The founders of the new business are hoping to develop it with the help of the right investor. A business... Read More
22 November 2022 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie A three-bedroom townhouse in turnkey condition is going to auction at the start of next month in an online sale organised by property portal youbid.ie. Overlooking a communal green in a popular area of Ballincollig, Co Cork, Number 92 Coopers Grange extends to 107 sqm over three floors... Read More
22 November 2022 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Network improvement works on South Main Street to strengthen Cork city water supply – may affect supplie from 8pm on 22 November until 2am on 23 November Irish Water are to commence water network improvement works on South Main Street, Cork city to strengthen the water supply in... Read More
21 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie RTÉ 2FM, in association with Kearys Motor Group, has given a car away to one lucky listener in aid of Childline. The competition ran for over two weeks across all shows on RTÉ 2FM. The lucky winner from Clonskeagh, Dublin, was announced on Drive It with The 2 Johnnies when Ruth Groarke won a brand-new Dacia Duster. People from all over the country who entered... Read More