Chadwicks lends its support to Cork family on DIY SOS

24 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish builders’ merchants to supply vital materials and services to adapt home of 23-year-old Adam Drummond Chadwicks, Ireland’s leading builders’ merchants, is delighted to provide support to Blackpool locals Adam Drummond and his parents, Marguerite and Brian, in the third series of DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland.... Read More

NEWS

24th May, 2022

Munster Rugby Fly-half Jack Crowley supports Irish Guidedogs for the Blind

24 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Jack Crowley is supporting Guide Dog Day on 27 May which aims to change the lives of 85 families – Charity provides Guide Dogs to those who are vision impaired and Assistance Dogs to the families of children with autism Munster player Jack Crowley has become an Ambassador... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

23rd May, 2022

Multinational ‘Merck’ invests more than €440 Million in Cork expansion at Carrigtwohill and Blarney Business Park

23 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The investment will create more than 370 jobs by the end of 2027 – The company will invest in 2 major Life Science projects over 5-years – Merck has been in Ireland since 1977 Merck (previously known as Merck Millipore) is expanding its membrane and filtration manufacturing capabilities... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, JOBS, NEWS

23rd May, 2022

Cork student wins Hydrogen prize from Multinational

23 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie NUI Galway scholar earns position in Ireland’s first green hydrogen company It was a successful year for Cork native, Jack Reardon, as his thesis, authored “A Cork Hydrogen Deployment Plan” won him an academic award from the multinational engineering company, ARUP. Jack completed his Masters of Engineering, ME... Read More

EDUCATION, JOBS, NEWS

23rd May, 2022

Medical Laboratory Scientists Association want equal pay – two days of industrial action this week – will disrupt Hospital operations

23 May 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Statement from South/South West Hospital Group The South/South West Hospital Group – which includes CUH, CUMH, SIVUH, Mercy, Bantry, and Mallow Hospitals – is advising the public that there will be significant disruption and service delays in its hospitals tomorrow, Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th May from 8am-8pm, due to... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

23rd May, 2022

Irish Passport delays causing stress for people planning to travel

23 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan, has urged the Minister for Foreign Affairs to look at streamlining the passport application process as delays are putting people planning to travel under pressure as the Summer nears. Deputy Moynihan raised the ongoing issue of delays for first... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

23rd May, 2022

An Bord Pleanála grant approval for the ‘Celtic Interconnector’ electricity cable which will link France to Youghal, County Cork, Ireland

23 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie EirGrid Welcomes Celtic Interconnector Planning Decision – cable will land in Youghal, and head inland to Knockraha. The Celtic Interconnector will be a subsea link that will allow the exchange of electricity between Ireland and France. EirGrid has been working with its French counterpart, Réseau de Transport d’Electricité... Read More

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

23rd May, 2022

Put a bandana on your dog, and raise money for @IrishGuideDogs charity #100k4GDD

23 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind’s annual fundraising takes place on Friday 27 May with collections nationwide – The charity is based on Model Farm Road, Cork TV presenter and fashion designer Brendan Courtney has designed dog bandanas to support Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind’s annual national... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

22nd May, 2022

PRIVATE PROPERTY: Your chance to visit the Old Head of Kinsale working Lighthouse

22 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment: Things to do near Kinsale It has been confirmed that the always popular Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse Open Days are back this year. Make the most of this unique opportunity to visit the Old Head Lighthouse, usually off-limits to the public, and take in the breathtaking... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

22nd May, 2022

Improvement works for the Banduff Road

22 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork have welcomed confirmation of pedestrian improvement works for the Banduff Road in Mayfield and Ballyvolane. Green Party councillor Oliver Moran requested Cork City Council to report on measures to improve pedestrian facilities for residents of road. These included crossing points to the existing... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

22nd May, 2022

80’s and 90’s bar opens on Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork City

22 May 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Popscene recently reopened their doors to the public following a two-year absence, with the much-loved 80’s and 90’s throwback bar back to doing what they do best – bringing back the glory days of these golden eras every Friday and Saturday night from 8 ‘til late. In celebration... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

22nd May, 2022

WEST CORK: BIG Cycle to School Clonakilty 2022

22 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie On Wednesday 18th May there was a ‘BIG cycle to school’ in Clonakilty. Students of four national schools in Clonakilty town met at Scalllys, Supervalu on Tuesday morning to cycle to school. The BIG cycle to school was dreamt up by a group of bike enthusiasts (Catherine Russell; Green... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS