“MTU” flagraising confirms that CIT is a distant memory, and MTU is new name of College

8 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “The first raising of the Munster Technological University (MTU) flag, on its six campuses across the South West, represents a new dawn for higher education in the country” says Professor Maggie Cusack, President of MTU. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, Minister Simon Harris TD, and Minister Norma Foley... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS, POLITICS

8th November, 2021

Engineers Ireland lecture on Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade Scheme

8 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Dunkettle Interchange is the most strategically important junction on the national road network in the Cork metropolitan area. Reaching peak flows of >120,000 vehicles per day, the existing interchange was over capacity and the TII have commissioned the upgrade of the interchange. In a zoom lecture – https://www.engineersireland.ie/Events/event/7908... Read More

NEWS

7th November, 2021

Two Cork food products go on sale in Aldi @Velo_Cork @VeloRoasters @BoRuaFarmer

7 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two producers from Co Cork are featuring on Aldi shelves nationwide from today For the second year running, the Grow with Aldi programme has gone festive as Aldi gives local suppliers and producers from all over Ireland the opportunity to sell their products in Aldi stores at Christmas... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, FARMING, NEWS

7th November, 2021

Tourism Ireland and 40 tourism businesses from Ireland – including Visit Cork – attended World Travel Market (WTM) in London this week

7 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Showcasing Cork at world’s largest travel fair in London WTM typically heralds the beginning of Ireland’s promotional drive overseas for the year ahead. As we restart travel from overseas, Ireland’s presence at World Travel Market is more important than ever this year. Every destination across the globe has... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

7th November, 2021

SOCCER: Cork City FC sign James Doona

7 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie SOCCER: Cork City FC sign James Doona The 23-year-old joins City after spending last season with Athlone Town, and he said he can’t wait to get started: “I am buzzing to be here, it’s a massive club and I am really looking forward to getting going. I played... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, SPORT

7th November, 2021

Lotto Players in Cork, Meath and Wicklow share almost €3 million in prizes

7 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Lotto players all over the country can continue dreaming of becoming Ireland’s largest ever Lotto jackpot winner as the astonishing €19,060,800 remains up for grabs next Wednesday. Over 195,000 players won prizes across the Lotto and Lotto Plus draws last night which included three big winners from Cork,... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

7th November, 2021

Emergency Department at Cork University Hospital is “exceptionally busy” again

7 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Emergency Department at Cork University Hospital (CUH) has been exceptionally busy over the past number of weeks. Due to this increased level of activity and subsequent admissions, it is regrettable that some patients may experience a delay in the ED. The increase in attendance is due to... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

6th November, 2021

CORK CRIME: Serious Assault on Lower Glanmire Road

6 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A man (late 30s) arrested on Friday night (5/11/2021) and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Gurranbraher Garda station as part of this investigation has been released without charge. A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. The injured... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

6th November, 2021

Where to buy refurbished (2nd hand) IT equipment in Ireland?

6 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Glanmire / Dublin Hill firm ‘Wisetek’ has launched a new e-commerce business, Wisetek Store. The Wisetek Store website will enable consumers to shop online for high quality refurbished IT equipment and new accessories including laptops, phones, tablets, keyboards, and range of other hardware options. The Wisetek Store site... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

5th November, 2021

Cork Persons of the Month for November are actors Catherine and Eileen Walsh

5 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Multi-award-winning stage and screen actors, Catherine and Eileen Walsh, have been named as Cork Persons of the Month for November to mark their acting career achievements to date. Catherine Walsh is predominantly a stage performer, and has been the subject of major critical acclaim for her performances over... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

5th November, 2021

New bus routes would neglect Togher and Ballyphehane

5 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire expressed deep reservations at the detail of the new Bus Connects bus route proposals The proposals see the former 214 and 203 buses ended, and the replacement buses do not connect Togher and Ballyphehane with the City “To me it is totally... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

5th November, 2021

Cork County Council’s Inniscarra Laboratory prepares for Science Week

5 November 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie To mark Science Week 2021, Cork County Council has produced a series of videos on the Council’s YouTube Channel revealing the science behind the work that scientists and technical staff in the Council undertake. Scientists from the Council’s laboratory in Inniscarra will also be hosting Zoom calls with... Read More

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