SAILING: Proposals for #Cork to host the @AmericasCup yacht race would have HUGE economic benefits

17 September 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Proposals for Cork to host the 2024 America’s Cup yacht race would have huge economic benefits for the country as well as a transformative effect on both the harbour and wider area, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy David Stanton, who represents Cork East, said he hopes... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS, SPORT

17th September, 2021

Lidl awards for two #WestCork businesses @WestCorkDistill @KeohanesBantry

17 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie West Cork Distillers and Keohane’s Seafood have both been acknowledged for their outstanding sustainability efforts in Lidl’s inaugural Supplier Recognition Awards. The Award ceremony was part of a special virtual event that brought more than 300 of Lidl’s suppliers across the island of Ireland together virtually to mark... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

17th September, 2021

Humourist behind ‘Reggie from the Blackrock Road’ honoured as ‘Cork Person of the Month’

17 September 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Every era has its humorists and their fictional characters. From the 1970’s onwards there were ‘Cha and Miah‘ who described themselves as daycent run if the mill Cork working men. Now, there is ‘Reggie from the Blackrock Road’ who is on the high society end of the income... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

17th September, 2021

‘Night-time Economy Task Force’ in Cork City makes its recommendations

17 September 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork have welcomed the recommendations of the report of the Night-time Economy Task Force for Cork City Cork City has been identified as a location to pilot a food activation plan integrated into the wider night-time offering of the city. This would focus on... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

17th September, 2021

Part-time firefighters being recruited for Skibbereen, Kinsale, and Carrigaline #Jobs

17 September 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is the local authority for the County of Cork, which means it is responsible for the Fire Service. The large organisation is now looking to recruit part-time firefighters for the Skibbereen, Kinsale, and Carrigaline stations. If you live and work within 2 miles of the... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, JOBS, NEWS

17th September, 2021

BT Young Scientist @Greg_Tarr from @BandonGrammar #WestCork will represent Ireland at EU Contest for Young Scientists

17 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Greg Tarr, Cormac Harris, and Alan O’Sullivan will represent Ireland The winners of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) 2020 and 2021 will compete against over 150 young people from 39 countries at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) this weekend, at a virtual... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, EDUCATION, NEWS

17th September, 2021

Ed Sheeran to perform concert at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork as part of ‘Mathematics Tour’

17 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A computer-generated description on the press release for Ed Sheeran’s 2022 tour described the singer-songwriter as “A person with red hair”, but Ed Sheeran is so much more than that! His new tour is entitled “+ – = ÷ x Tour” which is to be pronounced as The... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

17th September, 2021

BUSINESS NEWS: Irish PR expert appointed as a Director of Oil & Gas giant Providence Resources PLC

17 September 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork PR expert Anne-Marie O’Sullivan of AM O’Sullivan PR has been appointed as a Director of The Providence Resources PLC. This is according to public documents filed by the organisation with the Companies Registration Office (CRO). The recently filed Form B10 states that the appointment was effective from... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

17th September, 2021

Convoy of supercars will reach Cork on Saturday

17 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Route: Malahide Castle > Cork > Kerry > Clare > Galway > Westmeath > Longford > Meath > Cavan > Louth > Antrim Over 1000km of Irish open roads, over €1,150,000 raised for Irish charities, celebrities and colourful Cannonballers in costume and the spectacular sight of 150 supercars... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

17th September, 2021

Ballycotton @RNLI launched to report of a swimmer in difficulty off Ballycroneen #EastCork

17 September 2021, Friday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ballycotton RNLI all-weather Trent class lifeboat Austin Lidbury was launched at 7.02pm yesterday evening following a request from Valentia Coast guard to a report of a swimmer in difficulty at Ballycroneen beach. Conditions were cloudy with northerly winds and reduced visibility due to fading light. Crosshaven RNLI... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

17th September, 2021

Cork students sought for An Post’s new ‘Brain Busters’ schools programme

17 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Students spanning Primary (5th and 6th class) and Secondary (up to Junior Cert) schools are invited to enter the inaugural, national An Post Brain Busters programme announced by Dr Niamh Shaw, award-winning communicator, writer and explorer of space activities. Students must successfully complete a series of numeracy and... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

16th September, 2021

PROGRAMME: Cork City Culture Night – 17th September 2021 @CorkCityArts #CorkCultureNight #ComeTogetherAgain

16 September 2021, Thursday By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City Culture Night takes place on Friday 17th September, for the 16th year running, this one-night extravaganza offers several ways for people to enjoy this annual celebration of culture, creativity and the arts. The event website is www.culturenightcork.ie. The 2021 diverse and impressive line-up features a... Read More

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