27 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Munster Schools Senior Cup trophy has been named the Garrett Fitzgerald Cup as a fitting tribute and acknowledgement of the former CEO’s contribution to the schools’ game in the province. Fitzgerald, who passed away in February 2020, was at the helm of Munster Rugby for twenty years... Read More
27 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The campaign is being promoted on www.madelocal.ie Design & Crafts Council Ireland “Made Local” campaign for Christmas 2021 encourages Irish people at home and overseas to think about giving Irish made crafts as they travel this Christmas. Supported by Cork Craft & Design, DCCI’s popular Made Local campaign... Read More
26 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Experience the wonder of Christmas as the much-loved festival GLOW, A Cork Christmas Celebration which is organised by Cork City Council opens today, Friday November 26th To celebrate GLOW, Bishop Lucey Park has been transformed into a festive wonderland and the iconic 32m Ferris Wheel returns to the... Read More
26 November 2021, Friday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bus Éireann partners with Cork Penny Dinners for Christmas Fill-A-Bus food and toy appeal this Saturday at Cork Bus Station Bus Éireann is seeking donations of non-perishable foods and new Christmas toys for Cork Penny Dinners at Cork Bus Station, Parnell Place this Saturday, 27 November from... Read More
26 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Abtran, the Cork-based Business Process Outsourcing company, will once again be supporting the RTE Late Late Toy Show Appeal this weekend. The Irish company’s staff in Cork and Sligo are taking donations during the Friday show and the repeat show on Saturday. Marking a theme of transforming children’s... Read More
26 November 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Bus Éireann is encouraging shoppers to their cars at home, and insted travel to Mahon Point Shopping Centre on one of the new Bus Éireann services to the shopping centre which were introduced earlier this year. In January, Bus Éireann Route 202/202a was upgraded and the new Route... Read More
26 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Buying local keeps money in the local economy – “High street shops and stores… need a piece of the action after a very difficult 18 months” The Cork North Central based Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher is urging shoppers across Munster and South Leinster to make the local... Read More
26 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Christmas Art The Owenabue Arts Collective which has increased its membership to 31 held an enjoyable promotional night on Thursday last November 18th in their Gallery at Bridge House, Main Street, Carrigaline. Friends of the Collection Tony O’Shea, Kira O’Brien ceramicist/singer/artist, and Carlos Paz entertained the many members,... Read More
26 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie There was an extremely happy customer in County Cork this week following an amazing Irish Lotto win that defied huge odds of 700/1. The anonymous customer placed a bet on their BoyleSports account on Wednesday and opted for an €8 treble on three numbers to land in the... Read More
26 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Business News Miki Barlok is a well-known photographer in Cork. Examples of his work can be found on barlokphoto.com. This week the Slovakian born businessman unveiled his new a clothing brand called ‘Gnarly Peaks’. 44-year-old Michal Barlok registered the business name in January 2020, so idea has... Read More
26 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie News in brief – photos
26 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Susie Horgan, founder and Managing Director of communications agency, Springboard Communications (previously known as Springboard PR and Marketing), has been awarded the title of Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII). Susie joins an exclusive list of only 52 other industry leaders who have received the... Read More