11 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish TV production outfit bomedia are looking for 2 families who want to improve their Silly Season skills and take part in our Battle of the Christmas Lights, to be aired this Christmas on a brand new tv format. They are looking for families of all kinds! If... Read More
11 October 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Aldi supports UCC students struggling to afford food Aldi Ireland has donated €1,000 worth of gift vouchers to University College Cork (UCC) Students’ Union food bank in response to its national appeal. The Students’ Union ran out of supplies just 50 minutes after opening with Students’ Union representatives... Read More
Latest I Wish study on why there aren’t more women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)
10 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An I Wish study has found it is time to rethink how STEM subjects are presented in schools with over three quarters (78%) of teenage girls saying lack of choices is a barrier to a career in STEM. Further obstacles outlined by young girls in the largest annual... Read More
9 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Hundreds of people are expected to attend the Cork Car Show at the Cork International Hotel in association with Cork Airpiort where hundreds of classic, vintage, Harleys and Goldwings cars will be on display. The Cork International Hotel Car Show will take place on Sunday, October 10th at... Read More
9 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New Fairytale themes children’s playground recently opened at ‘Mallow Castle Park’ Cork County Council are the owners of the stately home known as Mallow Castle, and its adjacent grounds. The Castle was historically owned by the Jephson family. It was sold to an Irish American businessman Michael McGinn... Read More
9 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie eir, has announced that its 5G network is now available in 44 locations across Cork City and County, with national coverage of the network now reaching more than 70% of the population of Ireland. Cork customers can access the superfast technology, availing of eir’s 5G network in several... Read More
8 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan says the artwork on the ‘Cut and Cover’ railway tunnel in Monkstown is something the entire community can be proud of. Mayor Coughlan made the comments at a special ceremony to officially launch the mural which was commissioned... Read More
8 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Wilson Architecture (St Patrick’s Place, Wellington Road, Cork) is delighted to announce the promotion of three senior staff members to executive positions within the company. Peter O’Donovan has been appointed to the Board as a Director, with Marcus Reid and Brian Westlake being appointed Associate Directors. Peter O’Donovan... Read More
8 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Singing Talent Carrigaline native, Tenor Peter O’Reilly will be giving a recital in Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral on Wednesday, October 13th at 13.10 accompanied by Robbie Carroll. He will be singing a programme with works by Handel, Wolf, Fauré, Godard and others. Admission to the recital is €5. Seating is limited by... Read More
8 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The sheep graze freely, without the restrictions of wiring or fencing… The meadow is salty from sea spray, and this gives the lamb its highly valued pre-sale flavour. After a two-year absence, Cork’s Market Lane group of restaurants will once again celebrate the arrival of prized Blasket Island... Read More
8 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Know Your Rights: Adapting a Home for an Older Person or Person with a Disability – Q. I need to make some adaptions to my house as I am getting older and my mobility is not as good as it used to be. My spouse has a disability.... Read More
7 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The President’s courtesy visit included meeting with artists, poets, and academics, including Barry Hill, Producer of “The Epic” and Past President of The North Monastery Past Pupils Union, Poet & Naval Service Commander Caoimhin Mac Unfraidh, Artist Eve Parnell and UCC lecturer Dr. Aodh Quinlivan Author of “Forgotten... Read More