UCC scientist elected to prestigious American scientific society

10 February 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Professor JC Séamus Davis, was recently been elected to the rank of Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), considered among the most distinct honours within the global scientific community. Prof. Davis, a physicist at University College Cork (UCC) and the University of Oxford,... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

10th February, 2022

Carrigaline News

10 February 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie GAA Developments as part of the 10 year plan continue on an ongoing basis at the Carrigaline GAA facilities on the Crosshaven Road. This week floodlighting of pitch no 2 is being upgraded using the latest LED lighting. Fundraising is ongoing with the weekly lotto and 45 card drive every... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

10th February, 2022

Cork-based Velo Coffee Roasters agree 2-year supply deal with Aldi

10 February 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork company will have its range of coffee products ij Aldi’s award premium “Specially Selected” range Aldi Ireland has agreed a new 2-year deal with Cork-based Velo Coffee Roasters to supply all of its 149 Irish stores with its popular ground coffee. As part of this new... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

10th February, 2022

Refurbished Playground opens in Macroom

10 February 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan has officially opened the newly refurbished Macroom Playground after the 25-year-old facility underwent a significant makeover. The updated playground makes use of several original features which were renovated and repainted. New equipment suitable for younger and older children... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, POLITICS

10th February, 2022

‘Carbon tax must be cut, and all fuel taxes must be slashed for 2022’

10 February 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Politics Deputy Michael Collins has said that the Taoiseach’s “failure to fully acknowledge the crippling cost-of-living crisis, instead spinning blame at external factors, demonstrates his deniability of the harsh realities experienced by ordinary families.” Yesterday, the West Cork TD, Deputy Collins stated: “Inflation is currently at a twenty-one... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS

10th February, 2022

Cork rents continue to increase #Housing

10 February 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rent rises from last year compound cost of living crisis – Pat Buckley TD Pat Buckley, the Sinn Féin representative for Cork East has commented on the latest rental report from Daft.ie, which shows that rents are continuing to rise across the State, with renters facing increases of... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

10th February, 2022

Cork victims of 911 remembered with Tree planting in Marina Park, Cork City – Ruth Clifford McCourt and daughter Juliana

10 February 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie News in photos

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

10th February, 2022

Cork-based Clean Coasts volunteer shows impact of plastic on coastline #BreakUpWithPlastic

10 February 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Looking for reasons to Break up With Plastic this Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day is a time to reflect and appreciate the relationships in our lives. However, it can also be a time to reflect on our relationship to things that may not be benefitting us or our environment.... Read More

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

10th February, 2022

How to sell your ‘transferable skills’ to potential employers

10 February 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Business News Cork City Partnership revealed over 50% of participants in its ‘Growing Your Potential’ course have gone on to find work after completing the programme, with the remainder gaining new skills to help them further their careers when the time is right. Applications are being invited for... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

10th February, 2022

Why You Should See Your Doctor

10 February 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Children go to the doctor more regularly than adults do and it’s mostly because of the fact they are more susceptible to germs and bacteria than we are. Their immune systems just aren’t able to fight off the germs as much as we can, and so we spend... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

9th February, 2022

Complete redesign and refurbishment for ‘The Viaduct Inn’ on main N71 Cork City to West Cork Road

9 February 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cliste Hospitality buys landmark Cork premises, The Viaduct Inn, with ambitious development plans to create a dining destination Cliste Hospitality are delighted to announce that they have purchased The Viaduct Inn, the pub and restaurant on the Old Bandon Road, and have ambitious development plans for the property.... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT

9th February, 2022

FREE ZOOM MEETINGS: River Basin Management Plan – River Lee, Cork Blackwater, Bandon-ilen, Bantry Bay, Cork Harbour, Youghal

9 February 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie People in Cork are being asked for their views on what can be done to improve water quality in local rivers, lakes and coastal waters. A public consultation on the Draft River Basin Management Plan is currently underway, and this is your chance to have a say. Agencies... Read More

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