Cobh in #EastCork is “Ireland’s Tidiest LARGE Town”

13 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced Ennis, Co. Clare as Ireland’s Tidiest Town for 2021. The announcement was made at a scaled-back event in the RDS with a small number of representatives present from this year’s entries to the Competition. The event... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS

13th November, 2021

SOCCER – Ronan Hurley & Cian Bargary re-sign with Cork City FC

13 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to confirm that Ronan Hurley and Cian Bargary have signed new contracts with the club for the 2022 season Speaking to CorkCityFC.ie, Bargary said: “I am absolutely delighted to sign again. Last year was a good stepping stone towards what the club wants... Read More

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13th November, 2021

Cork’s O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausages sign deal with Musgrave and Dunnes Stores

13 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausage Company Expands Nationwide with Multiple Distribution Deals Cork based, O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausage Company has signed a nationwide distribution deal with Musgraves. Their gourmet products will be available for distribution to 250 SuperValu stores and over 300 Centra Stores over the coming months. This is the... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, FARMING, NEWS

13th November, 2021

Organisers of €100 a ticket win-a-house raffle delay date of draw by two months #WinAGaff

13 November 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie We reported back in July 2021 (click for article) that three GAA Clubs – Douglas GAA, St James’ GAA, and Fermoy GAA – had clubbed together (pun intended) to fundraise to develop facilities for all age levels. Some examples of where these much-needed funds will go include: -A... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

12th November, 2021

@DubrayBooks will open new bookshop on Patrick Street, Cork City Centre this weekend #Dubray

12 November 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie After so many stores closing in the City Centre during the COVID crisis – including Debenhams, Clarks Shoes etc – it is seen as a signal of retail confidence that Dubray Books are opening on the main street of Ireland’s 2nd City, Cork Dubray Books began as a... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

12th November, 2021

THINGS TO DO IN EAST CORK: Ballymaloe Craft Fair @TheGrainStore

12 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This year’s event will see 250 stall holders in total across two consecutive weekends in November Final preparations are underway for the anticipated return of the much-loved Ballymaloe Craft Fair. For the first time ever, this year’s Ballymaloe Craft Fair will take place across two consecutive weekends in... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

11th November, 2021

‘Boil Water Notice’ for Macroom Public Water Supply remains in place

11 November 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Irish Water and Cork County Council would like to remind customers supplied by Macroom Public Water Supply, serving Macroom town, Codrum, Masseytown, Kilnagurteen, Coolehane, Coolcower, Macloneigh, Carrigadrohid, Ballinagree and surrounding areas, that the Boil Water Notice issued on 20 October remains in place until further notice. The Boil... Read More

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11th November, 2021

NORTH CORK NEWS: Refurbished McDonald’s Mallow Restaurant Repens, Creating 20 New Jobs

11 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie McDonald’s Ireland has reopened its Mallow restaurant in Co. Cork, following a major refurbishment. The investment of €1.5 million will create an additional 20 jobs for the local community, taking the total number of employees to 60. The McDonald’s Mallow restaurant will now feature a host of new... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

11th November, 2021

Minister Harris meets Cork ETB students

11 November 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork ETB’s Youthreach and Adult Literacy learners meet Minister Harris to discuss programme experiences The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, T.D., met with a group of learners from Cork Education and Training Board’s (Cork ETB) Youthreach and Adult Literary services during... Read More

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11th November, 2021

Passage West man Francis McEveney is latest winner of ‘The Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award’

11 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork International Hotel is continuing its search for unsung heroes For many years, Francis organised the enormous ‘Passage West Ladies Football Blitz’, an All-Ireland under-age Gaelic Football blitz for girls which regularly had attendances of over 5,000 people. He remains involved as a valued member and volunteer... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, JOBS

11th November, 2021

2022 Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition launched by the Cork International Choral Festival

11 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork International Choral Festival is now accepting entries from Irish composers for the 2022 Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition. The closing date for entries is 10th December 2021. Judged by a panel of experts and composers of international renown, the competition gives up-and-coming Irish composers the chance... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

11th November, 2021

Prepping Your Delivery Business for the Holiday Rush

11 November 2021 By Roger L. Jones roger@TheCork.ie The holidays are always the busiest and most profitable time of year. For delivery businesses, the hustle will start in November and not stop until after the start of 2022. Specifically, in these times of supply chain shortages, consumers are encouraged to shop early which means a... Read More

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